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: Checklist and resume tips

Learn how to start a job search with a practical checklist: self-reflect, tailor your resume, research employers, apply strategically and prepare for interviews.

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

Financial wellness tips to help improve your financial future

Get ahead and learn how to help improve financial wellness through simple spending, saving and budgeting tips.

How to avoid credit card interest

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

How to save for retirement

The sooner you put these retirement strategies to work, the better you’ll feel about saving for retirement.

Credit score facts and myths

Think it’s impossible to improve credit scores? That’s just one of many credit score myths. Read on to learn about some common misconceptions.

Tips for buying a new car from a dealership

Buying a new or new-to-you used car can seem overwhelming. Doing some homework on the vehicles, loan rates and car prices ahead of time can help you buy in confidence.

Budget breakdown

Check out these types of budgeting methods and simple money saving tips to organize your finances to fit your lifestyle & spending habits.

Renting articles

Tips for renting an apartment or a house

Here are some things to consider when renting an apartment to help you get ready before you move to your next rental property.

Signing a lease: What you need to know

When signing a lease, it’s important to prepare, understand your lease agreement, and ask the right questions of your landlord.

Checklist for apartment renting

When finding an apartment, it’s important to know what to look for so you can make a smart assessment about each property you’re interested in.

Moving tips

Packing tips for moving

Packing smart can help make moving furniture and packing up a house less frustrating. These packing tips can be a great way to get moving.

Tips for renting a storage unit

Tips for selecting a rental storage unit, packing personal possessions, insurance for storage and how do storage units work.

Portable moving pods: A new approach to moving

Portable moving pods can offer new advantages for the moving process. Decide what’s easiest and cheapest for you.

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

Moving? Find out whether you need new insurance or just an address change, what to update for home and auto and how to avoid a lapse in coverage.

How to create a home inventory

A home inventory can be a way to help make home or renters insurance coverage decisions & expedite the insurance claims process after theft, damage or loss.

Why should I consider doing home insurance reviews annually?

You should review your home insurance coverage regularly to ensure you are properly covered. Here are some tips to have a good insurance review.

Questions to ask your insurance agent

Insurance needs are ever-changing. Here are some questions to ask an insurance agent to start the conversation and further explore your coverage options.

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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