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You most likely know that having a good credit score is important if you want to qualify for a mortgage, auto loan or credit card. You might not know that your credit score can affect many other areas of your life.
People sometimes take on more debt than they can handle or spend money on nonessential items instead of paying their bills. This is why companies often perform credit checks before agreeing to provide services. Credit history can even affect a person’s employment prospects.
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Power tools can save you a lot of time and hassle. A power drill is a must-have item for all your home repair needs. From changing out hardware to big renovation projects, knowing your way around a cordless power drill is essential. Here are the basics every beginner should know.
The Components
A cordless drill handles all the drilling and driving of its corded counterpart, without the hassle of a cord.
As such, it generally features:
Battery – For those with a lithium-ion battery, you can kee...
Did you know you can lose up to five percent of your body’s water weight every time you work out? Staying hydrated is a necessary aspect of any healthy workout, but it can be easy to forget to drink water once you start exercising. Take a sip of the good stuff with these hydration tips from the Army National Guard–it’s vital!
Cool, plain water is the best drink to replace the fluid lost as sweat and help regulate your core body temperature. Plan to drink water before, during and after exercise...
Ready to make a positive change? Try self-care.
Many of us rush into the heart of winter with a flurry of big health goals, like losing a certain number of pounds and hitting the gym more often.
These are admirable aspirations. But it’s also important to engage in more forgiving types of self-care — especially as the days shorten and many of us are left in the winter doldrums.
“Of course, setting traditional health goals is important if you need to lose weight or be more active,” says Dr. Josep...
More than any other season, power outages can happen out of the blue during winter—and they can be costly, both financially and emotionally. Last February, for example, a massive storm hit North America, affecting states from coast to coast, including the South. Half the country was under weather warnings at one point, and the storm created hundreds of billions of dollars in damage.
That marked an extreme example of winter’s wrath, of course. But it’s a reminder that a winter weather emergency...
Real estate is a year-round proposition, so exterior staging and curb appeal are always important. When getting your home ready to sell, it’s a good idea to take some time to drive around the block, and then pull up in front as if you were seeing your house for the first time. This will allow you to pick out things that might turn off potential buyers and spruce up areas that need improvement.
Here are ten ways to make your winter listing look warmer, cozier, and more beautiful when buyers and...
One of the easiest ways to build credit and improve a credit score is to open a secured credit card. Whether you’re young and new to credit, or are looking to improve your credit score because of past financial problems, a secured credit card can help.
Instead of providing a high credit limit like an unsecured credit card does, a secured card uses a deposit that you provide—such as $500—as your credit limit. The credit card issuer pulls money from the deposit if you don’t make a credit card pay...
