Finding Your Way Home
If you’re buried in credit card debt, there’s a reasonable solution that your credit card company may allow you to use, but only if you ask about it.
A hardship plan, also known as a credit card payment plan, can help dig you out of debt and ultimately improve your credit score. A hardship plan can also save you money in interest payments and reduce your monthly credit card bill.
Don’t be scared if you think a hardship plan is the same thing as the debt management plans you see on TV commercial...
You rely on the HVAC system to keep your house at a comfortable temperature year-round. It can be easy to take it for granted until a problem arises, and you come home to a freezing house in the winter or a sweltering house in the summer. Knowing common signs of an HVAC problem and when to call a professional can help you avoid extreme temperatures and astronomical utility bills.
Strange SmellsYou might notice an unusual odor. If you turned on the heat or air conditioning after it had been off...
Animals and insects seek out shelter, food and water wherever they can find them, and sheds are often their best option. Pests will squeeze through small holes or make their own to get into a shed. Then, once they’re inside, they’ll make meals out of the shed’s contents, leave waste and sometimes reproduce.
Don’t Attract PestsInsects and animals such as raccoons are drawn to garbage. Raccoons will tip over trash cans and spread garbage around, and insects will lay eggs. Keep trash out of your s...
With the weather finally turning warm for most Americans, spring makes us want to shed our winter coats and head outdoors. And, for those who experience dreaded heat in the summer, there’s no time like spring to enjoy the fair weather before the dog days of summer arrive.
Fill your spring bucket list with these adventures for a truly memorable season!
Try baking something new, like this peach pound cake or carrot cake. Visit a flower festival, like the tulip bloom in Skagit Valley, Washingto...
Unauthorized credit inquiries are a sign that someone has fraudulently applied for credit in your name. They can hurt your credit score and make your financial life more difficult until they’re removed from your credit report.
A credit inquiry is a record that your credit report was accessed because you submitted a credit application somewhere.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act defines who can be granted legal access to your credit. These include you, a court order if you’re alleged to have caused...
Owning a pet may not be the first thing that comes to mind when trying to lead a more eco-friendly lifestyle, but these simple tips are sure to lessen your carbon footprint (or paw print)!
Healthy foods
Living more sustainably as a pet owner can start with the food you’re feeding your pet. You can also consider making homemade treats so you know exactly what your pet is consuming.*
Use eco-friendly litter
Many cat litters contain bentonite clay, the mining of which can be damaging to t...
This year has taught many workers a thing or two about being productive when offices and homes blend into one.
As the calendar turns to 2021, consider these key products and processes to stay productive next year.
Find a system (and stick to it): Creating an organizing system is an easy way to ensure your at-home workspace is ready for optimal productivity. Designate space to house all your work items – a drawer, cabinet or box – and keep work items organized by type (pens, papers, computer gea...
