Diana Kelly Levey

A mortgage pre-approval document is part of the home loan pre-approval process and can help open the right doors to the properties you want to see in your home search.
Think of it like a financial "passport" for homebuyers, says Reilly Renwick, chief marketing officer for Pragmatic Mortgage Lending. Here’s how to get pre-approved for a home loan and why it’s important.
What is mortgage pre-approval and why is it important?
A mortgage pre-approval letter shows sellers, their agents, and your r...

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You’ve focused on identifying your business’ brand, but when’s the last time you gave serious thought to your personal brand? Having a personal brand isn’t solely for celebrities and social media content creators. These days, professionals are also creating public personas, and for good...

Just when businesses start to feel confident navigating social media platforms, algorithms shift, audience behaviors evolve, and the content that once resonated no longer delivers results. Staying on top of 2025 social media trends means adapting to new rules—but it also presents exciting opportunities to connect with audiences and build stronger relationships.
With expert insight from Durée & Company, a full-service PR and marketing agency, brands can stay ahead of emerging trends and refine...

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Many of us love fall decorations, fall scents and prepping for the holidays that start in December. When you’re thinking about getting your home decorated and outfitting your family (or yourself) with fresh fall finds, look to Five Below. The discount variety store has items as low as $1, and some go up to $20. For the most part, however, you’ll find a lot of amazing products for $5 and $5.55.
Here are some top choices shopping experts and budgeting pros love at Five Bel...

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A trip to the grocery store can be nerve-wracking for a number of reasons — the crowds, the options and the prices (to name a few). Fortunately, if you have a Lidl grocery store near you, there are a lot of savings to be had. Some of the business’ values include “high quality shouldn’t have to come at a premium price.”
The Germany-originated grocery store has quite a few private-label Lidl products worth adding to your cart, as well as other brands you migh...

You’ve made your holiday shopping list and checked it twice, but is it more than you wanted to spend? You’re hardly alone.
Holiday spending this year is expected to average $902 per shopper across gifts, décor, food and seasonal buys, up from $875 in 2023, the National Retail Federation reports. That’s no small chunk of change, especially if you’re a retiree living on a fixed income or saving up to travel over the holidays.
One way to lower your holiday expenses? Buy nothing new this season. ...

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Working with customers and building relationships with clients doesn’t come naturally to all of us. But every business owner needs to learn how to manage client relationships.
Whether your client is a mom setting up her family’s professional photography session, a weekend warrior ...

When you’re facing tooth pain, your best bet is to call your dentist to describe the ache and schedule an appointment as soon as possible. But with uncomfortable mouth pain, relief often can’t come soon enough. While you wait, these home remedies for a toothache can ease discomfort in a hurry—no meds required.
What causes a toothache?
When a tooth hurts, your mouth is trying to tell you something. Your teeth have “one network response to pressure, temperature and infection”—and that’s pain, e...

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The holidays can get expensive, but when thinking about where you’ll be spending the most money, you’re likely considering gifts. While those can add up and quickly go over budget, it’s the little things you didn’t budget for that may break the bank — like decorating supplies, cooking ingredients, baking supplies, indoor decorations, holiday lights and gift wrap.
That’s why Dollar Tree is a great place to shop during the fall. Here’s what shopping p...