Holiday travel is mostly about visiting family, but when dogs are involved, both visitor and host will benefit by laying some ground rules. You wouldn’t, after all want your holiday to be ruined by humans barking and growling over bad dog behavior. If you’re visiting We know, we know … Your dog … [Read more...] about Holiday travel tips for you and your dog
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Avoid holiday scams and frauds
Holidays are a busy time for all of us, including the scammers and fraudsters working overtime right now to cheat you out of your money, even your identity. Here are types of holiday scams to watch out for. Email scams We couldn’t deliver your package: Spam emails from senders with … [Read more...] about Avoid holiday scams and frauds
Where to dine out or take out for Thanksgiving 2018
“Eat, drink and be thankful.” That’s the way one national chain restaurant is promoting its Thanksgiving Day feast. If you plan to indulge in the merriment, and be thankful you don’t have to prepare your own meal, here’s a list of chain restaurants planning to be open on November 22, 2018. At … [Read more...] about Where to dine out or take out for Thanksgiving 2018
Avoid phone scams, plus some apps that might help
Since I’ve been working from home full-time, I can’t believe the number of unsolicited phone calls I get. I’m used to the e-mail spam, of course, but I had no idea that scammers would be working so hard to get a hold of my personal information, or flat out steal my money, via phone. After doing … [Read more...] about Avoid phone scams, plus some apps that might help
12 ways to make extra cash for the holidays
Sometimes the money ends before the month ends. And, at this time of year, we're all confronted with extra expenses - gifts, parties, family meals and, depending on where you live, higher heating bills. How can you bring in extra money to pay for it all — without selling your plasma? Luckily, … [Read more...] about 12 ways to make extra cash for the holidays
How to find the right health insurance
With all you’ve heard about problems with the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, you might think it’s not a good option for 2019 health insurance. Despite all the efforts by opponents to kill it, the ACA remains alive and is offering health insurance for 2019 under essentially the same … [Read more...] about How to find the right health insurance
35 ways to save money and time during the holidays
The holidays are approaching, and everyone you know is searching for the best deals on gifts and trying to figure out how to avoid the stress that comes this time of year. If you want to enjoy more time and worry less about spending too much, check out these ideas to help you do both. It doesn't … [Read more...] about 35 ways to save money and time during the holidays
Save money on auto insurance
There’s a lot of wiggle room in between having enough coverage in case of an accident and not paying extra for coverage you may not need. It can be confusing to navigate the lawyer-speak in a policy. But with a little research, you can save money on auto insurance, whether you are buying or … [Read more...] about Save money on auto insurance
Used car shopping? Do your homework and avoid problems.
If you are in the market for a used car for yourself or a first car for your high-school or college student, you usually begin with a price range. But once you know how much you can spend, do your research on vehicle safety, average gas usage, and reliability. Here's a five-step plan to help you … [Read more...] about Used car shopping? Do your homework and avoid problems.
9 ways to rack up savings on magazines
You browse through the piles of beauty magazines at the hair salon and wish the dentist's office had better (and newer) choices of magazines. So where can you get a good deal on magazine subscriptions for yourself? Living on a budget does not mean you have to do without glossies and other 'zines. … [Read more...] about 9 ways to rack up savings on magazines
How to avoid wasting food in a power outage
The lights begin to flicker. You hear the regular hum of the refrigerator hiccup, then return. But then it all goes dark. You begin the search for candles and matches, and wonder how long you will be without power this time. During the winter, ice and snow storms can crack or even take down outdoor … [Read more...] about How to avoid wasting food in a power outage
How to get the best new car deal
You are ready to buy your first car. You can see yourself, driving in that shiny red convertible, feeling the wind in your hair. You might even go look at one in the dealership. But then, reality hits. The payments for that glam roadster are more than your rent payment. So it's time to shop smart. … [Read more...] about How to get the best new car deal
