Most of the best ways to put money into your house and get it back in higher value are on the outside. Renovations that build curb appeal, like a new garage door, window replacements, new decking or improved siding offer the biggest return on investment. A new kitchen may not match a buyer’s tastes and bathroom remodeling didn’t even make the Top 10. Source Link
Surveys show that about half of us have an old gift card with unused value still on it but don’t toss it out yet. Under federal law, gift cards are good for at least five years unless a company goes under and you can sell unused cards through online exchanges. You can also donate an unused gift card for resale to benefit a charity. Source Link
Many of us lose track so make it a seasonal habit to check what you’re spending on monthly digital subscriptions. Every three months look at your bank or credit card statements to see what charges are there and if you’re still using that service. It’s easier to do this checkup if to have all your streaming service charges on one account. Source Link
