When you have a minor health problem, non-prescription drugs can be a convenient and inexpensive way to go. But Dr. John Swartzberg at the UC Berkeley Wellness Letter reminds us that over-the-counter does not mean harmless.
Half of us don't have enough money saved to cover living expenses for three months, according to a recent survey done by bankrate.com. Another 28 percent have no emergency savings at all!
Even people who enjoy yard work complain about dealing with cumbersome garden hoses. So who wouldn't be interested in a hose that promises to eliminate the hassle? The Pocket Hose looks like an extra-long hair scrunchie.
When it comes to most painting jobs around my house, I hire a professional. I know my limitations. Maybe you're the do-it yourself type. If so remember this: proper preparation is the key to success.
A shout out for broccoli, it's one of the nutritional stars of the veggie world. Broccoli is loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber.
If you have a cell phone that can send and receive text messages, chances are you've received a text that says you've won a free gift card to Best Buy or Walmart. If you responded, you're not alone.
Some people take their pets with them when they travel. but many others board their pets in a local kennel. Based on feedback from local pet owners, it pays to shop around.
"There are a lot of great kennels out there, but there are also some that don't do very well.
Another milk myth is making the rounds. This one says non-homogenized milk is safer and better than homogenized milk. Why?
Every year, lottery and sweepstakes mailings entice millions of people to pay up front for the prize they’ve reportedly one. But it’s all a scam.
Transit riders will get a bigger tax break this year, thanks to the deal that averted a fall off the fiscal cliff. That law gives those who take mass transit to work the same pretax benefits as those who drive and pay to park.
Hot liquids burn like fire. They can cause painful and disfiguring injuries. And all it takes is a second or two. So you need to know what to do.
It's one of the things you think about as you get older - staying mentally sharp and doing as much as you can to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. That's why so many people take the herbal supplement Ginko Biloba.
Getting a tax refund? For most Americans it's the biggest financial pay day of the year. The average refund was $2,700 last year.
You hear it all the time - have your pets spayed or neutered. It is the best way to control overpopulation, but there are other reasons to have your dog or cat fixed.
Smoke detectors don't last forever. They need to be replaced every eight to 10 years.
Even over-the-counter drugs still have some risk
Do you have enough money in your emergency fund?
Pocket Hose: Does it work? (Video)
Doing your own painting? Don't skimp on prep work
Broccoli really is a nutritional star
FTC cracks down on 'Free gift card' text messages (Video)
Need a kennel to board your pet? It pays to shop around (Video)
Non-homogenized milk health claims are 'nonsense'
New campaign fights back against lottery and sweepstakes scams (Video)
Transit riders to get a bigger tax break this year
Ginko Biloba no help in preventing Alzheimer's
Are you giving Uncle Sam an interest-free loan?
Have you replaced your old smoke detectors?