2013

Were you unhappy with whatever gift you received for Christmas?  If so, then a quick look at the crowds at local retailers should be sufficient to let you know that you’re not alone.  People everywhere will be returning items over the coming days, and as you go about this, you want to make sure to… read more

Does today find you relaxing at home, looking forward to the coming holiday, or are you still scrambling around trying to get the last few gifts on your list?  If you fall into the latter category, then you’ll need to make sure that you approach shopping in the safest manner possible.  To do so, you… read more

Persons who still need to get their Christmas shopping done have a week left to do so, and in the hectic lead-up to the holiday, there’s always the potential for someone to leave themselves open to those who would be willing to use violence, intimidation, or stealth to gain access to a shopper’s haul.  A… read more

Some people consider Black Friday to be a stand-alone event when in actuality it should be viewed more like the kickoff of a monthlong holiday shopping marathon.  Over the coming weeks, retailers will be packed to the brim with people buying gifts for their loved ones, and you ought to know how to navigate such… read more

If you’re like many persons just getting over Thanksgiving, this week may find you hanging lights on the outside of your house.  However, you must take certain precautions in order to protect yourself from harm, and therefore it would be wise to consult the safety advice available in a new report out of Los Angeles…. read more

People who aren’t used to cooking whole birds will attempt to do so on Thanksgiving, and as such, cooking may not always be carried out properly.  If the bird isn’t cooked all the way through, foodborne illness is a distinct possibility.  To make sure that you’re not going to be making your guests sick, we’d… read more

Dietary supplements are a booming industry, helped in no small parts by celebrity proponents who tout the supposed health benefits of the items.  The problem with supplements is that they’re not required to meet the same rigorous safety requirements of medication. Consumer Reports has published an article focused on the dietary supplement industry, and the… read more

When it comes to Black Friday, a lot of articles focus on the ways that shoppers can stay safe from injuries, theft, and financial fraud.  However, there’s another party that has a critical role to play in safety, and that’s the management team at the stores actually having the sales. Understanding the Black Friday environment… read more

With the holidays coming up, many people are going to be hitting up ATMS, and in many cases, they’ll be going to machines away from home that they’re not used to using.  In such an environment, it’s important to take certain safety precautions that can help you avoid potential identity theft.  A new report relates… read more

Black Friday may still be a few weeks away, but some people are already taking to local shopping centers to buy gifts for the upcoming holidays.  That means that it’s important to revisit some of the safety precautions that need to be taken to prevent theft or injury while shopping, and a new report from… read more

Anyone who receives a phone call unprompted from someone claiming to be a representative of a government agency that you owe money to needs to immediately be put on guard.  The overwhelming odds are that they are the person on the line is trying to scam you for money, especially if they start threatening you… read more

Many items that you could buy at your average grocery store are composed of or have added to them various types of chemicals.  If not the product itself, there’s always the chance that the packaging that holds the product includes some type of chemical.  This should be evident to anyone that ever looks at the… read more