New Mortgage Scams Surface
The TODAY Show aired another set of warnings about mortgage scams on May 27, 2009. The expert reports there are currently millions of Americans on the brink of foreclosure and some illegitimate “Foreclosure Consultants” are taking advantage of their dire situations.
WHN Tip: Contact your lender directly before you get behind in your mortgage payments. Ask for [...]
Hurricane Preparedness Week
Through this Saturday, May 30 it’s Hurricane Preparedness Week.
For our readers in hurricane country, this is the week to check out the Get Prepared tips plus the Grab-and-Go kit,
Check out both for a refresher - or as a first-timer if you’ve just moved into an area where hurricanes are a part of life.
- Susan
Grilling on Memorial Day Weekend - Don’t Blow Up the House
It’s finally warm and we’re grilling out with friends this weekend.
The grill has been hibernating since last fall; we’ll be going through tips our writers put together on grilling safety so we don’t inadvertently blow up the house or set the dog on fire.
Here’s good info on BBQ safety from the Home Safety Council.
We just [...]
How to Smartly Study Abroad
by Lauren, our college blogger
I have previously written a blog entry for WHN about the benefits of studying abroad and what to start thinking about before starting your adventure abroad. Now that the application and admission process is complete, here are some basic travel tips on how students can make their time abroad as [...]
As College Students We Have Nothing Anyways, So What Happens When You Get The Little Bit You Have Stolen?
by Lauren, our college blogger
This past semester I was pick-pocketed on Chicago’s ‘El’ after a night out! Not exactly a great way to end a fun night out with friends. The train was packed and everyone was squished closely together…making it very easy for someone to reach into my bag and take my wallet. Needless [...]
Did I Make the Right Choice?
by Lauren, our college blogger
After freshmen year, the expectation is for people to be completely settled in at their school with the best group of friends ever and to know exactly what degree they will graduate with. For many college students, this is not the case.
As I have found out, asking the question “Did I [...]
College Money Tips
By Lauren W, our college blogger
After completing my sophomore year in college, I am starting to become more aware of how much living away from home can cost. Gone are the days when laundry and groceries are done for me by dear old Mom. Any little bit of spare change is practically gold! I am [...]
Beauty on a Budget and Training for a Great New Career: Think Beauty Schools!
WHN heard from a reader who is investigating options for a career change. In the process, she discovered a great way to work beauty services back into the family budget. A beauty school visit proved to be a great investment of her time. Here is her story.
Hello WHN.
Since the economy caused my former employer to [...]