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Financial Aid Awareness Month -- FAFSA Tips & Common Mistakes to Avoid
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Throughout the month of February, the higher education community celebrates Financial Aid Awareness Month in an effort to provide crucial information to students and families about access to federal, state, and...
16 Elite Universities Accused of Collusion, Price Fixing, Withholding Admissions… OH MY!!!
Saturday, February 5, 2022
Parents – here is my contrarian viewpoint to these sensational headlines: CNBC: Lawsuit claims 16 top colleges overcharged over 170,000 students by ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’New York Times: Lawsuit Says 16 Elite...
Tips for Saving Money on Heating and Cooling Your Home
Friday, February 4, 2022
If you're like most people, you like to keep your home at a comfortable temperature throughout the year. However, running your heater or air conditioner constantly uses a lot of energy, and your electric and gas bills...
Your Top 5 Questions about COVID-19 & Life Insurance
Friday, February 4, 2022
At MAC Insurance & Financial Services, we have received lots of inquiries about life insurance ever since the world was changed by COVID-19. After almost two years, we’ve compiled the five most common questions we...
'It's like waking up to a nightmare': Family that lost home in Marshall Fire finds themselves grossly underinsured.
Thursday, February 3, 2022
More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed by the Marshall Fire. While tragic and stressful, this should not cause a significant financial loss to any family properly insured. This is a great example of what your HOME...
How to Evaluate and Choose Energy-Efficient Appliances
Friday, January 7, 2022
Today's modern appliances are much more energy-efficient than their predecessors, and some are even better than the rest. When shopping for appliances, you'll likely be overwhelmed by choice, so it is important to know...
How to Choose Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Friday, December 3, 2021
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are essential for any home, so you should ensure that your house is equipped with them. You should have detectors in the main living areas on each floor, including in every bedroom...
How to Make a Fire Safety Plan
Friday, November 5, 2021
No one likes to think about the possibility of a fire in their home, but this is one situation where it definitely pays to be prepared. This is especially true if you have children or pets in your home. Read on to learn...
How to Decide If Solar Panels Are Right for Your Home
Friday, October 1, 2021
Solar panels can provide clean electricity for your home, helping you to save money on energy costs while also doing your part to help the environment. However, not all homes are suited to solar energy. Here's what you...
How Independent Agents Are Different from Captive Agents
Friday, September 3, 2021
When it comes to buying insurance, you have two primary options available to you: independent agents like us, and captive agents. While both can provide insurance services, these two types of insurance agents are not...