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

Whether just entering the workforce, changing jobs or changing fields, these tips may help you with your job search.

Give back on Good Neighbor Day!

National observance seeks to inspire action across the U.S.

Good reasons to keep working after retirement

Sure, you could relax, but working after retirement boosts mental, physical, social and financial fitness.

Financial tips

Planning for the recent college graduate

After college there are decisions to make for budgeting, debt, savings and retirement. This article provides a good overview of what should be considered.

How to avoid credit card interest

Learn about credit card interest and consider these tips on ways to help avoid, reduce and manage it when using a credit card.

Retirement advice for Millennials and Gen Xers

You don't have to save like your parents. If you're decades away from post-work years, new approaches can help you gain sought-after financial security.

Credit score facts and myths

Do you know what actions really help your credit score and which ones can harm it?

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.

Budget breakdown

You can have a budget — and still live the life you want to live. Budgeting is a simple and reliable resource for shedding unwanted debt, reaching financial goals, living a healthier financial lifestyle and maintaining true financial wellness.

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.

The lease signing process: What you need to know

Make sure you ask the landlord-tenant questions before signing a lease and moving in.

Prepare with a rental property checklist

Use our rental property inspection checklist so you're organized and prepared when looking at rental listings.

Moving tips

Packing tips for moving

If you're moving, it's time to plan, gather packing supplies, purge and pack all your belongings.

Tips for renting a storage unit

Tips for selecting a rental storage unit, packing personal possessions and insurance for storage.

Portable moving containers: an easier and cheaper way to move

Why not allow people who are moving to pack the rental truck on their own schedule?

Insurance articles to consider

The ins and outs of moving insurance

Moving insurance can help you stay covered and protect your move. Before you purchase moving insurance, read these basics.

Moving? Don't forget to make insurance changes, too

Find out if you just transfer insurance to the new address or if you need new coverage.

How to create a home inventory

A home inventory can expedite insurance claims process after theft, damage or loss.

Why should I review my home insurance annually?

The next time you need to renew your insurance policies, consider taking these steps to make sure you understand what your coverages are.

Questions to ask your insurance agent

Insurance needs are ever-changing. Here are some questions to start the conversation.

What is individual liability insurance and what does it cover?

Liability insurance is typically a portion of the coverage for a home or vehicle policy. A Personal Liability Umbrella Policy may be another viable option for further protection.

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