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How to Fake a Clean Home in 15 Minutes

We've all been there: guests are scheduled to arrive in 15 minutes, but you got caught up, and the house is still a mess. Here are seven ways to fake that clean home, fast:All hands on deck. If you're lucky enough to have family members or roommates ar...

Houseplants for a Healthier Home

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3 Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Checking your credit report consistently for fraudulent activity may not be enough to protect your personal information and thus your credit score. What will help are three tools that are common in the credit world: fraud alerts, security freezes and c...

Bring Peace to Your Bedroom

While world peace is a great idea, if you want to add a touch of calm to your life, begin with your bedroom. Your room isn't merely the place to rest your head, it's where you wake, and the vibe of your room can set the tone for the rest of your day. B...

How to Keeps Ants Out of Your Home

Ants are among the most common household pests.Here are ways to keep them from invading your home.Check popular ant hangouts, especially kitchens.Other hotspots include bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, basements, inside walls, and around air conditio...

How to Add Red to a Room

Love the color red but not sure how to add this bold shade to your space? Below are a few tips.Art. Adding a bright red painting, sculpture or oversized piece of pottery to your space can give it a color pop without overwhelming.Do the door. A red fron...

How to Dispute Credit Report Errors

If you've checked your credit reports lately for errors, congratulations! That's a smart first step to improving your credit score, which can make getting approved for home loans and credit cards, along with getting the best interest rates, a lot easie...

The Ins and Outs of Business Credit Cards

A business credit card can be a big help to business owners. But if not used properly, they can cause credit scores to drop, affecting personal credit.There are a number of ways cardholders can negatively impact their credit score. The biggest culprit?...

Fewer Millennials Qualifying for Credit Cards

Millennials are applying for credit cards more than most age groups, but they're not qualifying for them, according to consumer behavior data by ID Analytics, a consumer risk management firm.One in five people ages 23-27 have been declined for credit m...

Books to Teach Young Readers About Money

Reading books to your children is fun, and one of the great joys of parenthood is watching them learn to read by themselves.Lessons about personal finance and how money works can be included in books you read to children, or in books they read with you...