Should you pursue credit card preapproval?

Eager to get a credit card but worried you might get rejected after applying? Want to take advantage of special rewards a certain credit card provides? Consider applying for a card you’ve already been “preapproved” for. Preapproval means that the credit card issuer has already screened and fast-tracked you for ultimately getting approved.

But obtaining a preapproved credit card has its pluses and minuses. Learn more about these benefits and drawbacks, worthy candidates for getting preapproved, and what happens if you are preapproved but ultimately rejected for the card. 

Get educated on this topic by reading my newest piece for Credit Sesame, available here.

Midnight Terror Haunted House expands staff and characters in 2022

In addition to writing articles, editing content, hosting a podcast, and managing various projects, I also handle public relations and publicity for a variety of clients. One of them is Midnight Terror Haunted House in the Chicagoland area, which reopens again for the Halloween season this Friday. 

Curious what's fresh and frightful about this popular haunt for 2022? Read my latest news release on the haunted attraction, available here.

TCM's Eddie Muller returns to Cineversary podcast to celebrate Out of the Past

For Cineversary podcast episode #51, host Erik Martin takes a trip down film noir boulevard to revisit Out of the Past, directed by Jacques Tourneur, which turns 75 this autumn. Joining Erik this episode is Eddie Muller, the host of TCM’s Noir Alley and author of Dark City: The Lost World of Film Noir. They navigate through this classic film’s cigarette haze and dark labyrinth of double-crosses to examine why Out of the Past stands the test of time, how it’s unique among noir fare, and why it’s worth celebrating.

Eddie Muller

To listen to this episode, click here or click the "play" button on the embedded streaming player below. Or, you can stream, download, or subscribe to Cineversary wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, PodBean, RadioPublic, and Overcast.

Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at anchor.fm/cineversary and email show comments or suggestions to cineversegroup@gmail.com.

What you can expect to pay for the remodel of a small kitchen

Got a smaller kitchen in need of major updates? Many kitchens in urban locations have smaller footprints, such as 10-feet by 10-feet, that are overdue for renovation. Modernizing this room can make a big difference. But that begs the question: What is the cost to remodel a smaller kitchen?

Read my newest article for Ownerly, available here, to learn more about the best strategies for remodeling a smaller kitchen and what kind of return on investment you can expect.

Understanding COBRA insurance

Worried about health care insurance coverage after you quit or lose your job? Fortunately, you can take advantage of COBRA insurance benefits, which allow you to continue your employer-based insurance coverage if you qualify.

Take the time to learn the pluses and minuses of COBRA health insurance, how much it costs, how to qualify, deadlines involved, alternatives to consider, and more by reading my newest article for Forbes Advisor, available here.

Garden glow know-how

Want a yard and garden that brightens up your disposition and spotlights safety? Consider landscape lighting on your grounds that can add instant aesthetic appeal and valuable illumination to deter trespassers.

Consider that proper outdoor lighting is a good idea to protect your home against theft while also creating an ambiance that radiates warmth and joy for the people living inside. And research suggests mental health benefits can be gained when you have a good yard design.

Get helpful tips on how to illuminate your grounds safely and effectively by reading my latest piece for CTW Features, available here.