Lauren Murphy

May 23, 2024 | forbes.com | Lauren Murphy |Samantha Allen |Mahogany Taylor

Simply put, junk removal services haul away your junk. Junk haulers will get rid of your bulky bags of clothes, old appliances, trash and other debris. If you have junk to get rid of and you don’t have a way to transport it, or you just don’t have the time to handle it, call a junk removal service. Most companies will send a professional over to assess what needs to be removed and provide you with a quote before scheduling an appointment to actually haul it away.

Apr 17, 2024 | forbes.com | Lauren Murphy |Corinne Tynan |Samantha Allen

Launched in 1974, Old Republic Home Warranty is one of the oldest home warranty providers in the industry. The company is known for providing excellent service, but only in 28 states for now. It offers free reservice in case a repair or replacement doesn’t hold up, which is a plus for customers, but many have complained of claim denials that disqualify them for coverage. Old Republic offers three comprehensive coverage plans and optional add-ons so you can create your perfect plan.

Mar 25, 2024 | forbes.com | Lauren Murphy |Rebecca Brill |Samantha Allen

United Van Lines is a moving company that facilitates long-distance and even international moves for both corporations and private residencies. It offers pretty much any moving-related service you can think of, including car transportation, house cleaning and full-service packing. United Van Lines will provide you with an instant online quote so that you can get a good sense of how much your move will cost you. You can also schedule an in-home estimate with them if you so choose.

Feb 23, 2024 | forbes.com | Lauren Murphy

Most large retailers have major sales on holidays and holiday weekends. Expect markdowns on specific shopping holidays, like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But don’t count out other holidays, especially Memorial Day and Presidents Day when stores offer serious discounts. Consider waiting to shop on these holidays or holiday weekends. If the holiday falls on a Friday or Monday, stores will typically hold sales throughout the entire weekend.

Oct 4, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Lauren Murphy

For a high-end version of your Headspace app, this new luxury cruise ship offers the best way to find wellbeing on the waves, writes Lauren Murphy. I often visualise myself standing at the edge of the ocean, feeling the sand beneath my feet, warm waves washing over my toes as the sun beams down above me. Standing on deck on the Explora I as it starts its inaugural UK journey, I am transported mind, body, and soul to some faraway paradise, with one goal in mind: complete relaxation.