Starting out
Young adult planning should include things like understanding your credit score and creating future financial goals. Let State Farm® help you get there.
Job hunting tips
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.
Give Back on Good Neighbor Day
Find out how you can give back on Good Neighbor Day with these ideas from your good neighbor State Farm® .
Good Reasons to Keep Working After Retirement
The most common occupations that seniors take after retirement tend towards part time, flexible schedules. Here are some reasons why you should consider working after retirement.
Financial tips
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.
Common Financial Misconceptions: Credit Cards
Credit cards can be confusing. Don't let these common misconceptions prevent you from selecting the right credit card that meets your needs
Millennials & Gen X Retirement Planning
Millennial retirement savings advice is proving less effective for Gen X & Millennials. Discover how to take actionable steps to create a more secure future.
Credit Score Facts and Myths
Many people think it's impossible to improve credit scores but that is a myth because they can be rebuilt. Get the facts and learn how to pick the right credit card.
How to buy a new car from a dealership
Doing homework on vehicles, loan rates, and car prices might help keep the process from being overwhelming.
Reaching Your Financial Goals
Have you been putting off that budget for far too long? Financial Expert Tonya Rapley, State Farm agent Kameren Nelson and financial coach Eric Joynt tackle the 'B' word.
Renting articles
Renters Guide: Are You Ready to Rent?
A guide to renting an apartment to help you understand what you and your landlord are responsible for.
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.
What makes a good tenant? Keeping your rental property in tip-top shape
Taking care of your rental might allow for rent negotiations and more favorable terms of the lease.
Moving tips
Packing Tips for Moving
If you're moving, it's time to plan, gather packing supplies, purge, and pack all your belongings.
How to Pack a Storage Unit and Protect What's Stored in Them
Tips for selecting a rental storage unit, packing personal possessions, and how to protect everything.
Portable Moving Containers - Easier & Cheaper
Portable moving containers have many advantages and you can decide what's easiest and cheapest for you.
Insurance articles to consider
The Ins and Outs of Moving Insurance
Your belongings probably aren't covered while in transit, so consider getting coverage.
Moving? Don't Forget to Make Insurance Changes Too
Before you move, you should move insurance by talking with your agent. Read why transferring insurance is so important.
Home Inventory How to Create One
A home inventory is a way to help make home or renters insurance coverage decisions & expedite the insurance claims process after theft, damage or loss.
How To Be Prepared for Home Insurance Reviews
Make sure you regularly review your home insurance coverage to be properly covered. Here are some tips to have a good insurance review.
Insurance Questions to Ask Your Agent
Insurance needs are ever-changing — which means you probably have questions. Here are 5 that are important to ask.
What if Insurance Is Not Enough to Cover Damages?
You may want to consider a personal article insurance or personal liability insurance policy to help protect your possessions, home and future earnings.
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