MagazineFireproof Your Clothes DryerSiobhan LeftwichJuly 1, 2007November 25, 2008 by Siobhan LeftwichJuly 1, 2007November 25, 20080461 The U.S. Fire Administration reports that clothes dryers cause more than 15,000 fires annually. Here’s how to fireproof your dryer. Clean the dryer lint screen
MagazineKeeping Kids SafeTamara E. HolmesJuly 1, 2007November 25, 2008 by Tamara E. HolmesJuly 1, 2007November 25, 20080144 It takes a virtual village to raise a child, as several Websites make it easier for parents to protect their children from predators. Family Watchdog
MagazineConsumer Complaints 101Tamara E. HolmesJuly 1, 2007November 25, 2008 by Tamara E. HolmesJuly 1, 2007November 25, 20080300 After spending all day in the airport waiting for her flight to take off for Atlanta, Elaine Walker was nettled. “We passed the departure time 1 2
MagazineKeeping Consumers Out Of The DarkTamara E. HolmesJuly 1, 2007November 25, 2008 by Tamara E. HolmesJuly 1, 2007November 25, 20080240 Any homeowner who’s been hit by a lengthy power outage knows the inconvenience of being in the dark. Luckily, the right residential generator can meet 1 2
MagazineIt Pays To Have Good CreditSheiresa NgoJuly 1, 2007November 25, 2008 by Sheiresa NgoJuly 1, 2007November 25, 20080280 Nowelle Weatherspoon’s high credit score of 790 paid off in a big way when she secured a $120,000, 15-year mortgage at 5.6% with a monthly 1 2
MagazineWanting To HelpTennille M. RobinsonJuly 1, 2007November 25, 2008 by Tennille M. RobinsonJuly 1, 2007November 25, 20081162 I am a makeup artist and hair stylist with three children and a fiancé, but I once experienced the challenges of being a young, single
MagazineSeeking Summer SynergyNicole R. KingJuly 1, 2007November 25, 2008 by Nicole R. KingJuly 1, 2007November 25, 20080293 Most of us look forward to the lazy days of summer as a chance to just relax. But you can make good use of the
MagazineUnearthing A Lost HistoryAnthony CalypsoJuly 1, 2007November 25, 2008 by Anthony CalypsoJuly 1, 2007November 25, 20080389 African Americans are uncovering new facets in their personal family narratives by using the Web as another tool to help them take a peek into 1 2 3
MagazineThe World at HomeBridget McCreaJuly 1, 2007November 25, 2008 by Bridget McCreaJuly 1, 2007November 25, 20080150 When Valarie King-Bailey heard that her job in corporate America was going to be outsourced, she couldn’t believe her ears. Not ready to start sending
MagazineKnow Your PlanCarolyn M. BrownJuly 1, 2007November 25, 2008 by Carolyn M. BrownJuly 1, 2007November 25, 20080168 I have been in business for almost three years. To expand, I know I need to have a business plan to go after financing, but