How to find mistakes on your credit report
One of the most frequent complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) involve incorrect information on people’s credit reports.
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How to recognize fake online reviews of products and services
A fake review could be done by the company itself, by posting a fabricated positive review on its own site or by posting concocted negative reviews on a competitor’s site.
How to avoid counterfeit COVID products
Ten Ways Your Community Can Go All-Electric
Forward-looking cities and towns across America are forging the path to all-electric buildings.
Ten Ways Your Community Can Go All-Electric
Switching to clean, efficient and all-electric technologies will bring about cleaner air and a more liveable cli- mate. This guide can serve as a starting point for local elected officials and community members who want to join the movement for clean energy buildings and take steps to electrify the places they live, work, learn and spend time with loved ones.
10 easy tips to protect your smart home devices from unwelcome visitors
What you may not realize is that the insecurities of smart devices can provide a path into your entire network.
Space heaters lead to 1,700 fires and 80 deaths a year; here are tips to stay safe
Space heaters can also pose a fire hazard, especially if they are used incorrectly or don’t meet current safety standards.
How to keep food safe during a power outage
When the power goes out, the food in your refrigerator and freezer can get up to temperatures that make it no longer safe to eat.
Dealing with winter storm Kenan: Protect yourself, your home and your finances
With the massive winter storm that's expected to hit the East Coast this weekend, here are some tips to help consumers protect themselves during and after a disaster, including how to spot possible opportunists, bad deals and con-artists.
How to be notified about recalls on products you own
Navigating through a government website may sound tedious, but here are some tips on how to be notified about and report unsafe products in your home.