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Helping Your Child Adjust to a New Pet

A pet can become a beloved member of the family and a source of fun and companionship for everyone, but especially for children. If you're planning to have a new pet join your family, the first interactions between the pet and your child are critical.T...

Your Home: Keep the Noise Out and the Quiet In

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Solving Student Loan Challenges

When it comes to student loans, dealing with the lender can be more difficult than repaying the loan. That's one of the top complaints by consumers in a report of the student loan ombudsman for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).For federa...

7 Safety Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

Like most homeowners, you probably have your water heater strapped down and you flush out the gutters every spring. But there are many other tips that make a big difference in terms of both safety and thriftiness.The home safety watchdogs at FamilyHand...

Making Home Improvements Based on ROI

Here are some tips for getting the highest ROI.Go Beyond Cosmetic RepairsMost homebuyers know to look beyond cosmetic damage. More importantly, they'll want to know that the major systems are in good working condition.Rethink Luxury FixesIf you're upda...

How to Reduce Your Cooling Costs

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How to Freeze Your Credit for Free

To stop a criminal from using your personal information to open a credit card in your name, start by preventing lenders from checking your credit unless you first unfreeze your information.Even if you have poor credit-or are low on savings-protecting y...

4 Simple At-Home Workouts

Working out at home is incredibly convenient, but finding the perfect exercise styles for home can be a challenge.These exercises are perfect for your next home workout.TabataA form of HIIT (high-intensity interval training), Tabata utilizes body weigh...

How to Rebuild Your Credit After Declaring Bankruptcy

If you're buried in debt that you can't repay, declaring bankruptcy can allow you to start over with a clean slate. It can also lower your credit score and make it difficult to access credit in the future. With a strategy and dedication, you can rebuil...

Make More From Small Spaces

Living in a small space?Try these tips to make more room in your tiny home or studio.- Take advantage of vertical real estate by using wall space to install shelving for books, off-season clothes, and more.- Hanging storage is king in small spaces, and...