How to prevent fires at home

How to prevent fires at home

Fire Prevention Week is observed every year during the week of October 8 to commemorate the devastation of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on that date in 1871. The jury is still out on the O’Leary’s cow theory, but today, we know reliable ways to make our homes...
5 reasons to refinance your mortgage

5 reasons to refinance your mortgage

When you refinance your mortgage, you’re replacing it with a new loan under different terms. Since interest rates recently dropped to record lows, it’s a great time to consider this option! So, what are the ways you might benefit from refinancing? Check out the top...
8 autumn home decorating ideas

8 autumn home decorating ideas

With the turning of the leaves and the ripening of the harvest, there’s no doubt that Mother Nature knows how to decorate for autumn. But do you know how to spruce up your home for the season? If you need some help falling into fall décor, here are eight autumn...
When and how to cancel a credit card

When and how to cancel a credit card

So, you want to cancel a credit card. Whether you should do so and how to complete the task isn’t always so simple, though. Canceling a card requires more than just cutting it up, and retiring that piece of plastic can be either a wise financial move or an unnecessary...