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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says the average household spends more than $2,200 a year on energy bills.

How to cut down your heating bills this winter

May 23, 2019 at 8:59 a.m.

Did you get sticker-shock opening your first home-heating bill this year? Those initial late fall/early winter utility bills are an unfortunate reminder that the tiny gaps in your house or...

Gift giving is not about you; it's about the receiver.

Why buying your spouse a nice gift is impossible

April 24, 2019 at 1:16 a.m.

You consider yourself a thoughtful person when it comes to gift-giving, having a knack at finding just the right token of appreciation for friends and even some family. When it...

With long-term care insurance, It's important to look at how the benefits are structured.

Thinking of buying long-term care insurance? Consider these costs

June 7, 2019 at 3:59 a.m.

Health care costs are rising rapidly, and for older adults or people who need help with some daily activities, costs can easily run thousands of dollars. A 2015 cost of...

Apps can help you know how much you're saving or spending from month to month.

Personal finance experts reveal their favorite money apps

June 2, 2018 at 12:23 a.m.

Want to be a better money consumer? Planning for a big purchase like a vacation or home improvement, or just want to improve your lifestyle? Personal finance apps take the...

Before hiring a contractor, ask if the firm has done similar projects

Hiring a home contractor? Ask these questions first.

May 30, 2019 at 1:15 p.m.

There are endless home-remodeling horror stories, and research and referrals for contractors can only go so far. To prevent your dream renovation project from turning into a nightmare, start by...

Be a better negotiator when taking out a loan.

Mortgage, new car? Negotiate loans to save big money on purchases

June 2, 2018 at 9:33 a.m.

Seeking to remodel a kitchen or looking for ways to free up some cash for another purchase? One way to save big bucks is to be a better negotiator when...

Deferred maintenance can drastically reduce the life expectancy of your roof, and replacement is expensive.

Don’t let your home’s infrastructure crumble

May 23, 2019 at 8:59 a.m.

It's no secret that U.S. infrastructure is crumbling, but is your home's infrastructure in good shape? Maintaining key features that make a home livable will save money down the road...

You can fix summer's damage to your hair with the right products.

Fixes for summer’s damaged hair

May 12, 2019 at 11:29 p.m.

Sun, salt water, chlorine, air conditioning – even wearing the same ponytail is wrecking your hair. Summer activities dry out tresses, leaving them prone to breakage and split ends, and...

Gas vs. charcoal grills: What to spend, what you get. Experts weigh in.

June 4, 2019 at 5:33 p.m.

When it comes to outdoor grilling, there's usually a hard line between gas-grill fans and those who love charcoal. Most professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts favor charcoal — saying the...

Too much sun? These products help ease a sunburn’s pain

June 3, 2018 at 4:41 a.m.

Despite our best attempts to protect our skin from the sun's rays, sometimes sunburns happen. Take sunburns seriously as they can lead to premature skin aging, and bad sunburns can...

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