Life moments
As you hit your stride and look for work, your first home, expand your family or relocate, we're here to help life go right.
Starting out
How to Start a Job Search
Are you curious how to do a job search? Whether you recently graduated from college or are changing careers, we have some job search tips for you.
How to Prepare Your Finances After Graduation
After college there are decisions to make for budgeting, debt, savings, and retirement. Check out this good overview of what should be considered.
Signing a Rental Lease: What You Need to Know
Make sure you ask the right landlord-tenant questions before signing your lease and moving in.
Getting married
Save Money on Weddings
Planning a dream wedding while sticking to a budget can be challenging. Use these money-saving wedding tips to create your perfect day!
Marriage and Money
Conversations about money and finances may be uncomfortable at first, but it is important not to avoid them before you get married.
Cover Two People With One Policy, Often at Lower Cost
Joint universal life insurance can cover two people with an income tax-free death benefit paid to beneficiaries.
Buying a home for the first time
House Hunting
House hunting, getting a mortgage and prequalifying for a mortgage loan takes some research and thought to avoid wasting time and expensive risks.
Hidden Costs of Buying a Home
Prepare by budgeting for the other charges and costs associated with buying a home, even if you've bought before.
Buying a Home
There are advantages and disadvantages to buying or renting homes. What should be considered when looking for a home? Learn how to search for a home and what to consider when financing.
Expanding your family
Preparing for a Baby
Preparing for a baby is essential to keeping you worry free throughout your pregnancy. Let State Farm help you and your family get ready for baby.
Car seats and child passenger safety
Learn current car seat safety guidelines and backseat safety to help keep your child safe.
Baby Safety How to Choose a Safe Crib
It's crucial to create a safe sleep environment for your newborn — whether that's in a crib, bassinet or your bed.
Relocating
How to Compare the Cost of Living if Relocating
New job? Awesome. Have to move? Here's how to perform a cost of living comparison to ensure your move doesn't lead to unexpected financial considerations.
Create a Moving To Do List
A to do list for moving will help ease the transition, making it less stressful and chaotic.
Packing Tips for Moving
If you're moving, it's time to plan, gather packing supplies, purge, and pack all your belongings.
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