Rachael Green

Stone Mountain

Contributing Writer at HouseDigest

Freelance Journalist. Aspiring Human. Words in @Benzinga @TravelLeisure @verywellmind @alittlebithuman & more. Fiction in @flashficmag, @mayday_online

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Articles

Is your car driving up your insurance premium?

5 days ago | kiplinger.com | Rachael Green

With tariffs expected to raise car prices, some drivers are looking to buy a new car before those tariffs kick in. If you’re among them, you might want to doublecheck which make and model you’re considering before you sign the paperwork. If you don’t, your car insurance premium could suffer. Average car insurance rates have been rising across the board.
Should You Get Earthquake Insurance?

1 week ago | kiplinger.com | Rachael Green

The damage an earthquake can cause to your home really seems like something that home insurance would cover, but many insurance companies stopped covering earthquakes in the 1990s, according to FEMA. As a result, only a fraction of homeowners living in earthquake-prone areas are covered. California, for example, experiences 90% of all the earthquakes that happen in the United States. Yet, just 13% of the state’s residents have earthquake insurance.
Five treats to splurge on with your tax refund

1 week ago | kiplinger.com | Rachael Green

According to the IRS, the average tax refund filers will receive this season is $3,116. Sure, your financial advisor might tell you to squirrel it away in a high-yield CD or use it to boost your retirement portfolio. That is sound advice, but sometimes you just need to splurge on something fun. Whether you want to go big and spend the whole check on a dream vacation or just use a few hundred dollars to splurge while putting the rest of your tax refund toward a smart use, we say go for it.
Attract Beautiful Birds With These Rose Variety Plants

1 week ago | housedigest.com | Rachael Green

While bright flowers and lush foliage can create a beautiful garden, nothing quite brings the landscape to life like seeing birds flitter from bush to bush, singing to each other, or hunting for bugs among your shrubs. But they're not just fun to watch; birds are also some of your best allies in the fight against common garden pests.
Attract Beautiful Birds With These Rose Variety Plants

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Rachael Green

While bright flowers and lush foliage can create a beautiful garden, nothing quite brings the landscape to life like seeing birds flitter from bush to bush, singing to each other, or hunting for bugs among your shrubs. But they're not just fun to watch; birds are also some of your best allies in the fight against common garden pests.
How to Get Apple TV Plus for just $2.99

1 week ago | kiplinger.com | Rachael Green

From now through April 24, new subscribers to Apple TV Plus will pay just $2.99 per month for the first three months. Apple’s streaming service normally costs $9.99 per month, so this limited-time offer is a great way to save on streaming if you’ve been on the fence about signing up. Apple TV Plus is packed with exclusive Apple Original shows you won’t find anywhere else, along with a growing library of movies and live sports.
Don’t Panic About the “Retail Blackout” – See Which Stores Are Closing (and Which Aren’t) for Easter 2025

1 week ago | kiplinger.com | Rachael Green

If you’ve been hearing talk about a looming “retail blackout” or seen headlines about major retailers like Lowe’s closing their doors later this month, it’s not as catastrophic as it sounds. Dozens of retailers are expected to close all or most of their locations for 24 hours this month. But it’s less of a “retail blackout” and more of a “closed for Easter” situation.
Foolproof Ways To Bring Your Dying Mint Plants Back To Life

1 week ago | housedigest.com | Rachael Green

Mint has a reputation for being so easy to grow and more difficult to keep under control in your garden than it is to kill it. So, if your mint plant is withering, wilted, or otherwise looks like it's on the verge of death, you might be wondering where you went wrong and whether you can rescue it. Despite its tenacious reputation, there are some mistakes that could spell doom for your mint.
Foolproof Ways To Bring Your Dying Mint Plants Back To Life

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Rachael Green

Mint has a reputation for being so easy to grow and more difficult to keep under control in your garden than it is to kill it. So, if your mint plant is withering, wilted, or otherwise looks like it's on the verge of death, you might be wondering where you went wrong and whether you can rescue it. Despite its tenacious reputation, there are some mistakes that could spell doom for your mint.
Amazon Haul Online Is Here - Shop Under $20 Deals Without the App

2 weeks ago | kiplinger.com | Rachael Green

Amazon just rolled out Amazon Haul on its website. The ultra-affordable storefront was previously only available in the app, but now shoppers anywhere can shop the “crazy low” prices of Amazon Haul whether or not they have the app on their phone. One of the best ways to save money on Amazon, Haul exclusively features items with a price tag of $20 or less.