Found money is a gift. And with the internet, it’s easier than ever to find it. Unclaimed assets may be sitting somewhere in your name, waiting for you to find and claim them. With some simple online searches, you can look for unclaimed money in seconds and possibly find a windfall. Unclaimed money can come […]

Your first credit card can be the start to building your financial future. Just remember, how you use it can affect you for years down the road. For example, build a good credit score and you could see lower interest rates on home and auto loans, and receive better credit card perks. Make too many […]

Online security breaches where retailers are hacked and customers credit card information is stolen are becoming a regular part of the news cycle. Cybercriminals can sell the data online to other criminals, who can then use the information to open bogus accounts in the names of legitimate customers, run up charges on the stolen credit […]

Something every new homeowner wants is to feel safe and secure. Here are steps you can take to ensure that feeling. Do a little research and look into things like the crime rate in the area. Find out about neighborhood watch groups and how they work. Change the locks as soon as you move in. […]

Reacting quickly is essential after youve been the victim of identity theft. It can lessen the damage by thieves and lower the stress of having your credit card lost or stolen. You may notice when you get home that your credit card is missing. Or you may get an email from your credit card company […]

  Heres how to design the perfect wine room…   Wherever you choose to store your wine, the key is to keep the space at 55 degrees Fahrenheit and about 70 percent humidity.   From traditional wooden to contemporary stainless steel racks, there are countless display styles to choose from.   You dont want your […]

Owning a home is infinitely rewarding but issues do pop up, and theres no need to call a handyman every time something goes haywire. The home repair experts at HGTV suggest four things every homeowner should know how to do: Change smoke detector batteries. Do this twice a year or anytime you hear a loud […]

Technology seems to mutate with the speed of light, but is your home keeping up with the changes? Smarten it up with a few smart-home electronics that will boost safety, increase comfort and may even save you a few bucks: Video Doorbell The VTech Video Doorbell, about $115, lets you screen and even video chat […]

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When we think about lottery winners, we likely imagine new cars and mega-mansions. But according to a recent survey conducted by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), most of us would actually use our lottery winnings to pay down our debt. Among the 1,729 people who took part in this online poll, 87 percent […]