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There is an art to communication. Hone your listening skills with these tips.

3 Tips to Improve Your Listening Skills Are you having trouble communicating with your partner, friends or colleagues? Do you forget what yo...

How smart is your home? Here are six tools that will take your house to the next level.

Smart Home Gadgets That Will Elevate Your Home Technology seems to mutate with the speed of light, but is your home keeping up with the changes? Sm...

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What to Do If a Bank Offers You Credit Card Protection A common phone call that new credit cardholders get from their bank is an offer for credit card add-...

You may be surprised at how energy efficient you can make your home without spending a fortune!

Eco-Friendly Tips With Low Costs and High Savings Most homeowners have weather-stripped their doors to maximize climate control, and have switched out...

You could be holding yourself back from saving. Here's how to get your head in the game.

Mind Games Are Preventing You from Saving Money Saving money can be difficult, and sometimes your frame of mind can hold you back. Here are some neg...

Getting your credit report hacked can lead to identity theft. Have you taken the necessary precautions?

3 Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft Checking your credit report consistently for fraudulent activity may not be enough to protect your p...

Are pink and aqua the new neutral? Retro colors are back!

Retro Colors Make a Comeback: What's Hot in Decor Right Now Everything old is new again, and that goes for decorating with color. While the last decade in home ...

Some interesting tips for reviewing your medical bills.

How to Dispute Medical Bill Errors Scrutinizing a bill from your health care provider or insurer is probably one of the last things you...

If your child has a credit report, that may be a sign that their identity has been stolen.

Protecting Kids From Identity Theft Protecting children is a constant responsibility for parents and guardians alike, and many are unawa...

Six months is just the start. There's a lot to consider.

How Much Do You Need for an Emergency Fund? An emergency fund should cover disasters such as a job loss, sudden illness, broken car or other cat...

Sick of talking about the weather? You're not alone!

Ending Small Talk: Tips for More Meaningful Conversations Having more meaningful relationships with friends both new and old is a great goal, and it can start...

Love to garden? Learning a few simple skills can turn you into a pro!

7 Simple Gardening Skills Anyone Can Master Puttering in the garden is an age-old hobby pursued for several reasons; it can keep you fit, provid...

Try some of these for a better night's sleep.

Adopt These Habits for Deeper Sleep For many of us, a good night’s sleep can be elusive, especially when it comes to snagging deep...

Want a home with cleaner air? Try one of these air-filtering plants!

Dual Purpose Plants: Cleansing and Decorating A good-looking houseplant adds pizzazz to your home. It can also be the next best thing to a live-in...

Rolling coins to take to the bank doesn't have to be a chore.

Turning Spare Change into Spending Cash Not using your credit card enough sounds like an odd reason to have a mortgage application denied, b...

Have a baby on the way? Designing a nursery for a friend? Consider these neutral colors.

Move Over Pink and Blue: Neutral Colors for Baby's Room Are you planning a nursery for a babe-on-the-way? Whether you’re waiting to learn the babyR...

On average, how many hours of TV do your children watch each week?

How Much Screen Time Is Right for Your Child? In the modern world, children are exposed to technology at a young age. Many parents introduce their...

Without these four travel tech tools, working on the road could be difficult.

Tech for Efficient Remote Working Digital nomads who work while traveling need to keep their tech devices updated and in good shape if...

There's nothing appealing about a less-than-clean fridge.

DIY Hacks to Keep Your Fridge Fresh Does your fridge feel like a disaster zone whenever you open it? Does it have a lingering odor with ...

FYI...improved credit scores could just now be coming to fruition for many consumers.

How FICO 9 May Increase Credit Scores How medical debt and other collection items are tallied in a credit score is changing, potentially i...

Looking to cut down on utility costs? Try out these easy energy-saving tips.

5 Ways to Save Energy and Money Cutting down on energy use is great for the environment. It can also save you big bucks. Alternative...

Here are some steps you can take to de-stress.

Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Stress Life can feel overwhelming. Work, traffic, family responsibilities and chores can cause you to feel ...

Your household items could be more valuable than you think. Here are some tips for repurposing to save.

New Tricks for Old Throwaway Items For many of us, mom’s ‘use-it-up, make-it-last, wear-it-out’ mantra was our introduction to thriftin...

Heated flooring sounds like a dream come true, but are they realistic for your home?

The Pros and Cons of Heated Flooring While you might be considering adding heated flooring to your new home, there are a lot of questions...

Looking to keep your carpet looking new for longer? Heed these tips.

How to Extend the Life of Your Carpet Whether you adore your new carpet or can’t afford to replace it every few years, below are a h...

Taking up the carpet isn't the hard part...

Changing Up the Flooring? How to Remove Carpet Glue If you’ve recently moved into a new home, you might decide to change out the carpets in the ho...

Great tips for picking a new color palette for your home!

5 Ways to Pick the Perfect Color Scheme If you’re revamping your interior design scheme, you may be considering a new color palette. S...

Want to lower your utility bills? Try these easy DIY tasks.

4 Ways to Slash Utility Bills With a DIY Energy Audit Fixing a few of your home’s most likely trouble spots can improve energy efficiency and save you a b...

Wood touches don't always have to feel rustic.

How to Incorporate Wood Into Your Interior Design Whether you like a rustic, industrial or mod look in your space, the next time you’re consider...

The steps you're taking to improve your credit score may be doing more harm than good. Find out exactly what the rating agencies look for.

Fast and Easy Ways to Improve Your Credit Within Months Improving your credit score can take a few months. So if you’re looking to get an auto or home loan,...