April 12, 2012
It seems, more and more, we hear about security breeches at major credit card companies, putting millions of consumers at risk for identity theft. Are you safe?
Identity theft and privacy expert John Sileo recently s... continue reading...
March 12, 2012
Now that Daylight Savings Time has begun for most of the country, it’s a good remind to check your smoke alarms and other home safety systems.
Fire Alarms
According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) your chanc... continue reading...
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U.S. Fire Administration December 31, 2011
Ok, the holidays are over. It’s the new year and your credit card hangover is just about to begin.
Consumer Reports reported in October of 2010 that 13.6 million Americans were still paying on their 2009 Christmas credit card spending, according to Bankrate.com’s credit card blo... continue reading...
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Yahoo! Finance June 26, 2011
I recently went to Afghanistan, a place that is currently embroiled in all kinds of unrest. While I felt quite protected and safe, it’s not a place for everyone, especially not your teenager.
When you send your teenaged kids abroad for traveling this summer, there... continue reading...
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Does your family have a plan for what to do during severe weather?
According to reports from the National Weather Service, each year the United States has 10,000 thunderstorms, 5,000 floods, 1,000 tornadoes and 2 hurricanes, on average.
Is your family... continue reading...
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Old Man Winter is in full force these days with some people seeing snow on Christmas for the first time in over 100 years!
With the unpredictable weather wreaking havoc on traffic and safety, these tips from Jessi Combs, a car care exp... continue reading...
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Xtreme 4x4 October 25, 2010
Here we are, less than a week away from the spooky fun of Halloween. Your little ones (or bigger ones…) will be transforming into witches, ghosts, ninjas, Transformers and princesses.
Here are 11 trick or treat safety tips from Debra Holtzman from her boo... continue reading...
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With several recent tragedies occurring across the country due to bullying, the concept of getting bullied and being a bully are on people’s minds.
Phoebe Prince committed suicide after being bullied by 6 people who now face jail time if ... continue reading...
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With just a little over two weeks until Halloween, the Fall party season is getting going. Time for costume parties and pumpkin carving, Thanksgiving get-togethers and Christmas, Hanukah and New Year’s feasts!
Safety and health expert Debra Holtzman... continue reading...
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