A Quick Guide on Traveling for the Holidays

Will you be traveling this holiday season? Be sure to prepare ahead of time. While spontaneous travel may be fun, a well-planned vacation can be a better option. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not recommend any type of travel for unvaccinated people – even if it’s only within the country. Regardless of whether you and […]
Holiday Shopping Supply Chain Issues

With the holidays approaching, people will be wading through many issues that beset holiday shoppers every year, with some additional potential issues this year. The supply chain concerns may make holiday shopping this year the most challenging to date. The pandemic’s effects on the 2020 retail holiday season caused the e-commerce market to experience unprecedented growth. Read […]
Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas

You’re getting ready to trick-or-treat, but perhaps you still haven’t come up with a Halloween costume. All of your friends have already come up with something, and maybe you’re feeling left out. Whether you have a week to get things sorted out, or you’re in need of some last-minute DIY Halloween costume ideas, don’t worry. […]
8 Haunted Locations That You Can Travel To

Many people dream of visiting the infamous places that have inspired horror stories for generations, but for most of us, those places may be out of reach. Fortunately, with a little bit of planning, those haunted locations aren’t nearly as out of reach as you may think! 8 Haunted Locations That You Can Travel to […]
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Fall is the perfect opportunity to tackle basic chores that will help make winter even more cheerful and avoid unpleasant surprises later. Here is a helpful fall home maintenance checklist, so you can help ensure your yard and home are ready for winter. Stay Ahead with this Handy Fall Home Maintenance Checklist As the last […]
Top Travel Destinations for Fall Foliage

Fall foliage is the beautiful red, orange, and yellow leaves we see covering trees in the autumn months. These vibrant colors come about as the chlorophyll in the leaves breaks down due to the changes in daylight and temperature. It’s considered peak season for fall foliage when 50 to 75% of trees in an area have turned a shade […]
Back-to-School Shopping for All Ages
Back-to-school shopping can be a very exciting time of year. It can also quickly become stressful, especially if you have kids in different grades. Different grades need different supplies, and the cost can really start to add up. To help ease the stress of back-to-school shopping, we have made a list of common supplies each […]
Top Tips for Planning Your Dream Wedding
You said “I do” to the love of your life and shared the exciting news with close friends and family. Now, the only thing standing between you and forever with your significant other is a wedding. Where do you start? How long does wedding planning take? If you’re here because you’re nervous, overwhelmed, and in […]
2021 Environmental, Social Responsibility, and Governance Report
Despite the numerous challenges presented to us last year due to the global pandemic, 2020 clearly demonstrated that our business is firmly grounded in people, principles, and the planet. In our first annual environmental, social responsibility, and governance report, Mariner Finance is pleased to detail our 2020 accomplishments. From safeguarding the physical and financial health […]
How to Plan a Perfect Road Trip
Thinking of going on a road trip soon? Superb idea! There’s an undeniable lure about road trips To make yours even more memorable, we’ve compiled a detailed list of handy tips for planning a road trip. How to Plan a Cross Country Road Trip Proper planning can be the secret to a successful and memorable […]
Tips for a Successful Theme Park Visit
Water fountains, exhilarating 100-foot drops, exciting rollercoaster rides, a wide variety of snacks, and a whole load of fun things to do are some of the reasons why theme parks are memorable. But as interesting as theme parks are, waiting in line for hours on end and paying nearly double the price for everything is […]
Top Seven U.S. Travel Destinations For Independence Day
With COVID-19 restrictions slowly easing and vaccines available, things are gradually regaining normalcy, and you may want to consider traveling again. That said, there’s no better way to enjoy your newly found freedom from the confines of your home than visiting top U.S. travel destinations this summer in celebration of America’s Independence Day. To make […]