When a home fire occurs, heat and smoke build and spread quickly and silently, leaving families with as few as three minutes to escape. Fire safety and survival begin with preparation. Yet, according to a recent national survey from the...
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Five Credit Myths to Ditch Now
*By Barbara Pronin Everyone knows that having a good credit score marks you as a credit-worthy individual with increased buying power. But, said consumer finance consultant Jill Krasny, many people have critical misconceptions about what makes for a good credit...
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Five Habits That Destroy Your Smile
You’ve heard that too much coffee and red wine can stain your pearly whites. But the Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson Steven A. Ghareeb, DDS, FAGD, offers advice on how to keep your smile healthy and pretty by avoiding these...
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Five Tips to Rodent-Proof Your Home
As the cool temperatures prevail, homeowners should pest-proof their homes, garages and sheds. “With lower temperatures rodents and other pests tend to move inside structures to find a warm place to overwinter and breed,” says Jim Warneke, Orkin’s Southeast division...
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Seven Credit Myths that Can Hurt You
*By Barbara Pronin, RISMedia Columnist These days, it seems easy for credit scores to be damaged and difficult to improve your scores even when you’ve done nothing wrong. Because scores can be so important to your buying power and...
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Seven Ways to Get Rid of Financial Stress, Stay Happy & Healthy During Tough Economic Times
*By Diane Lang Finances are a major cause of stress and worry, which can lead to an unbalanced and unhappy life. Here are 7 ways to get rid of financial stress to ensure that you are starting 2013 off right:...
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Ten Hot Trends in Kitchen Countertops
*By Barbara Pronin, RISMedia Columnist While granite and marble remain the most popular choices for kitchen countertops, young homemakers are opting for a surprising number of chic, new countertop choices. “These trendy alternatives offer a clean, sleek, sometimes industrial...
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Ten Surefire Ways to Raise Healthy Kids
*By Barbara Pronin, RISMedia Columnist With parents away at work in most homes, and kids routinely tempted by sugary treats, questionable friends and increasingly engaging electronics, it isn’t easy to raise healthy, responsible kids. But getting them off to...
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Choosing Health Insurance That Meets Your Needs
*(Family Features)–Millions of working Americans are still without health insurance, and many more worry about whether they’ll be able to afford their existing coverage due to rising health costs. “With the rising cost of care, individuals want more affordable options...
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Get Your Furnace Inspected
Inspect your furnace before it’s needed, says Jimmie Cho, vice president of services for SoCalGas. “Now is the time to perform maintenance on your home-heating appliances to check that they can be operated safely and efficiently,” says Jimmie Cho. Why...
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