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Checking your credit report consistently for fraudulent activity may not be enough to protect your personal information and thus your credit score. What will help are three tools that are common in the credit world: fraud alerts, security freezes and credit locks. Fraud AlertThis is a free alert you can place with one of the…

While we all know water is essential for our health, not all of us enjoy chugging those recommended eight daily glasses. Or maybe it’s your child who refuses to drink plain old water. Below are a few tips to help you up your water intake. Add flavor. A squeeze of citrus, fresh mint or a…

Deciding where to live, if youre going to have children, and who takes out the garbage are some of the big and small decisions newlyweds have to make together after the wedding gifts are put away and theyre ready to start their lives together. There are also financial decisions to make as a married couple,…

Heres how to stay connected with nature in the city. Create Your Own Oasis Whether its a small backyard or a spacious terrace, try to surround yourself with plants wherever you can. Rooftop Gardens A growing trend in the city, hotels sport verdant lounges and restaurants, while public buildings boast well-tended green spaces on top….

Flooding can happen anytime, anywhere. And damages are generally not included in your homeowners policy. But two devices can flood-proof your home: a backflow valve, and a sump pump. Both control floodwaters by redirecting them. A backflow valve directs overflow to an outside receptable – a sump pump directs overflow to a storm drain or…

Food waste is a major issue in households across the U.S. Too often, we unintentionally buy or cook more food than necessary and then decide to throw out the extras. Reducing food waste not only helps conserve resources and protect the environment from more landfill gases”it could also save you a lot of money. Shop…