Money Management

 Find out how what you do in your free time can help you showcase your talents. India Picture / Shutterstock.com

When it comes to resume advice, there are a lot of do’s and don’ts to consider. Among them, you may have heard that hobbies and personal interests have no place on your resume. But that’s not always true. In fact, including role-relevant hobbies on your resume can add value to it by helping you highlight your skills, show some personality, and distinguish yourself from other applicants.

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 The number of registered Democrats is shrinking in a pair of states that could help decide the presidential election. LanKS / Shutterstock.com

When a wave of Californians move to your state, it’s reasonable to expect voter registration numbers to shift toward the Democratic Party. After all, the Golden State is famous for tilting in a decidedly progressive direction. But despite evidence that many California residents have picked up stakes and moved to Arizona or Nevada in recent years, those two political swing states have seen the…

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 Think your flood insurance has your back? Discover the surprising truths about what’s not covered before the next deluge. Roschetzky Photography / Shutterstock.com

When floodwaters rise, don’t look to your homeowners insurance policy to protect you. Such insurance does not cover damage from floods. To get protection, you need to purchase a policy from the National Flood Insurance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). But even with this coverage, there are some key gaps that could leave you unprotected for specific types of damage.

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 Almost no one would suspect this place has sizzling real estate sales. Aaron of L.A. Photography / Shutterstock.com

The hottest housing market in the U.S. is a small city that can get plenty cold during the winter. In fact, none of the nation’s top 10 markets in July were in the Sunbelt. Instead, they are all northern parts of the U.S., where housing markets have sprung to life. Overall, housing prices were stable across the U.S. in July, according to a Realtor.com survey. But some markets — all in the…

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 Don’t miss out on this special deal — especially with a price hike on the horizon. Andy.LIU / Shutterstock.com

Stack up your savings with Costco’s latest deal for prospective members. Stack Social is an online marketplace that works with partners to provide deals on a variety of goods to a variety of customers. Costco is just one partner they’re currently working with. Use Stack Social to buy a Gold Star Membership and receive a $20 digital Shop Card to spend at Costco. Buy an Executive Gold Star…

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 High-earning American households are moving to some unexpected places. Dmytro Zinkevych / Shutterstock.com

High earners have a lot of options if they decide to relocate. In fact, the richest of them can move pretty much wherever they please. Recently, SmartAsset worked to uncover the states where America’s wealthiest folks are moving in droves. When rich people move into a place, they often have an outsized — and positive — impact on their new state’s fortunes, SmartAsset notes. Based on IRS data…

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