February 5, 2010

A lot of people have had trouble with their credit cards. The Credit Card Act will help protect consumers from unfair credit card practices. While the new law will take effect on February 22, 2010, some changes took effect on August 20, 2009 and others will take effect on August 22, 2010. To learn what those changes are and how they can protect you from credit card abuse, take a look at February's Consumer Focus: Changes in Credit and Gift Cards in 2010. You will also find information on getting your free credit report and how the Credit Card Act includes safeguards for gift cards and pre-paid cards.

February 2, 2010

Valentine's Day is so romantic. Red roses, boxes of chocolates, dinner by candlelight. Your heart may flutter with joy, but there could be another reason your heart is fluttering - and it's not so good. Don't just be loving to your special someone this Valentine's Day - be good to your heart, too! Take some time to learn about the symptoms of a heart attack and ways to prevent heart disease by going to USA.gov's FAQ page on heart disease. Your heart will love you for it! And don't forget that February 5th is National Wear Red Day.

January 19, 2010

This is one of the worst winters in recent years. Are you shivering in your home this winter and turning up the thermostat? In these hard times, looking for ways to save on your energy bills is important. Heating and cooling systems are one of the biggest expenses for most homeowners. If you want to learn about replacing or upgrading your current heating and cooling systems, and more ways to save on your energy bills, go the Department of Energy's Energy Savers - Your Home page.

January 13, 2010

Sitting by a blazing fireplace, all wrapped up in a warm, cozy robe with a mug of hot chocolate, feels so heavenly. Especially when the wind is howling outside, the temperature has dropped to below zero, and there's 10 feet of snow in your front yard. But you must be careful with that wonderful, warming fire, as well as those lovely candles on your mantle. More home fires occur during the winter than at any other time of year. To learn about fire safety and prevention go to FireSafety.gov