Every year, millions of Americans safely enjoy outdoor barbecues, but accidents do happen. Make grill safety a priority! According to the U.S. Fire Administration, fire departments respond to an estimated average of 10,600 home structure and outdoor fires involving grills…
The Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are encouraging all consumers but especially senior citizens to watch for reverse mortgage scams. Reverse mortgage products are home equity conversions, which are…
If you have a teen driver, you already know you are paying more for their insurance than your own due to their inexperience and the greater likelihood that they will be involved in a traffic accident. Their inexperience coupled with…
You have probably noticed that Quick Response — QR — codes are everywhere these days, on the tables at restaurants, on posters, print and electronic advertising, and even during TV programming and commercials. By training your smartphone camera on one,…
Cleaning with vinegar is an inexpensive and environmentally friendly household hack. You can clean your oven, microwave, fridge and bathroom with white vinegar. There are many brands of all-purpose vinegar, or “cleaning vinegar,” which you can find online or at…
Scamming seniors is big business. Scammers took an estimated $1 billion from elder Americans last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Further, the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards found that senior citizens who become victims of financial abuse…
Do you feel stiff, tired often, maybe at the end of the day after sitting for hours working? Maybe you have difficulty concentrating, and by 5 p.m. you’re just done. The solution to what ails you could be as simple…
More cities and towns throughout the United States are replacing four-way intersections with roundabouts to help with traffic flow and reduce the chances of accidents. While navigating a roundabout can be daunting and confusing for many people, it’s in your…
When it’s time to clear out your eaves and rain gutters, wash windows and trim back branches and hedges much of that work is in high places, so you’ll be working on a ladder, which can be dangerous if not…
