Heating oil, natural gas, and electric prices are expected to skyrocket this heating season due to higher wholesale energy costs and lower supply.1
To ensure maximum savings through the winter, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends the following energy-saving tips:
According to the FBI, most break-ins happen mid-day while people are at work or out running errands – and spike during the summer.1 Here’s another interesting statistic: Most burglars want to get in and out in under 10 minutes, which means every step you can take to slow them down is well worth it.2
Don’t wait until you go away on vacation to safeguard your home against intruders. Take these preventative steps to protect your home from the inside, the outside, and while you’re away.
This is a compilation of articles from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) websites.
With the cost of groceries, housing, and many other things rising, you might be looking for ways to cut costs. You aren’t alone. Across the country, people are worried about high prices impacting their budgets. And scammers are taking notice.
Scammers may zero in on your anxiety over money in several ways. They might say they’re from the government and giving away grant money for home repairs or unpaid bills. Or they have an investment that’s guaranteed to deliver quick and high returns. Or they know of a high-paying job that’s yours as soon as you pay a fee or give them your personal information.
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