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Entertaining With Pets: How to Keep Them Safe (and Sane) at Your Next Soiree

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Whether you throw a housewarming party or a backyard barbecue, it's important to understand that your pets may not share your enthusiasm for entertaining. Despite the term “party animals,” many dogs and cats don't like raucous gatherings with strangers invading their space. Some pets get really spooked by unusual activity in the home - even moving furniture around can upset them.

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4 Ways to Ensure Your Pet Is a Good Rental Resident

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Nobody likes living next to a yappy dog - or even a howling cat. And while a growing number of rental properties specialize in pet-friendly apartments and homes, it's understandable why both property owners and their leasing agents are skeptical about pets. Here are some quick tips to help your pet be a neighborly renter. 1. Get them certified. To really show your future landlord that your dog is a good resident , consider getting a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate.

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5 Mortgage Misconceptions Set Straight

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Getting a mortgage can be a breeze or a slog, depending on what you know about the process. To get organized and set your expectations properly, let’s debunk some common mortgage myths. 1. Lenders use your best credit scores. If you're applying for a mortgage jointly with a co-borrower, logic suggests that your lender would use the highest credit score between both of you.

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'You're Throwing Money Away' and Other Myths About Renting

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Renting often gets a bad rap. It’s true that some aspects of being a renter are less than glamorous, but it’s not all bad. In fact, the number of renters is on the rise, and the traditional mindset about renting is changing. Let’s debunk three of the most common myths about renting. 1. You're throwing money away. Many people say that paying rent is like taking your money and throwing it away.