Credit Card Companies

Learn about the business practices of credit card companies. How do credit card companies change credit card limits? What reasons do credit card companies gives for changing credit card limits? How can you protect yourself when using a credit card? 

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Designing A Container Garden

If you’re short on space consider a container garden. Designing a container garden includes selecting your container and the types of plants. A Chicago Botanic Garden expert offers tips on designing a container garden.  

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Electric Shock

Learn about the risk of electric shock in your home. Electric shock can occur when electrical and extension cords aren’t properly managed. Do you risk electric shock by using an indoor extension cord outside?  

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Electricity

Electricity powers much of America yet it can still pose a danger. Learn about managing electricity using extension cords. Before buying an extension cord be sure to calculate how much electricity you need managed and how much electricity your electrical appliances use.  

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Car expenses- yikes!

Well, I just paid $390 for preventive maintenance in my car…well, no, not entirely, I could SMELL something…there was some sort of oil leak, it turns out…caught right on time, too, before it could do any real damage…
I had them change all the belts, too…
Oh, and they had…

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Attic Inspection

When a home inspector conducts an attic inspection he will look at the attic’s insulation, air conditioning and more. Addressing problems found during attic inspections can save you money on heating and cooling. Learn what’s included in an attic inspection.  

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Container Garden

Container gardens allow you to change your plants with the seasons. Learn what kind of container to use for your container garden. And find out what plants work best in container gardens from a container garden expert.  

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Basement Inspection

A basement inspection should be part of a home inspection. When home inspector Jamie Dunsing inspects basements he looks for gas leaks such as carbon monoxide and radon. Learn what else may be found during a home basement inspection.  

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1031

If you own a property and want to avoid paying certain taxes when you sell, consider a 1031 exchange. When you do a 1031 exchange with a qualified intermediary, you can defer the payment of taxes. Find out how some key points for 1031 exchanges here.  

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Almost ready for school again!

Remember I was buying notebooks and school supplies waaaay in advance? …I’m now almost finished with all the purchases (need 6 pencils and 1 English-English Dictionary….Ale’s “got lost from her back pack”…)…I also finished labeling most of her stuff (need to label 24 pencils-…

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