How to Prepare Your Home for Winter

For the Home

Keep your home warm and safe this winter by following our comprehensive to-do list before the real cold sets in. 1. Seal your home Give your home a quick run-through, checking for drafts. You can do this by holding a lit candle near the following areas: Windows Doors Vents and fans Plumbing areas Air conditioners Mail chutes Electrical and gas …

6 Times A Bargain Is Not A Bargain

Personal Finances

In the words of writer Franklin Jones, “A bargain is something you don’t need at a price you can’t resist.” And we couldn’t agree more. With the biggest spending season of the year looming ahead, it’s time to brush up on your shopping smarts. This year, give yourself the gift of an intact budget and a credit card balance that …

Ten Tips For Getting Good Automotive Service

For the Road

Consumer Affairs agencies across the country get more complaints about poor automotive service than almost any other area. Repair services and the skills of mechanics can vary widely. But in addition to selecting a service center wisely, using these ten tips can help you get satisfactory results working with automotive service centers and technicians. 1. Educate yourself about your vehicle. …

Money Saving Tips To Lower Your Auto And Gas Costs

For the Road

Gas prices typically fluctuate depending on the season, for example, going up when more people are traveling in the summer. Even a few extra cents a gallon can quickly add up to lots of dollars. But, with some attention to the following tips, you can keep the costs of operating your vehicle as low as possible. Saving on gasoline No …