By: Heath Reid Remote work has become more popular than ever over the last few years. Even more, employers are likely to allow telecommuting on at least a part-time basis. Allowing employees to work from

By: Rachel Gore Buying a home is no walk in the park, but depending on your circumstances, it might seem downright impossible. One common obstacle to buying a home is not qualifying for a mortgage.  To

By Heath Reid   There is a giant garbage vortex filled with plastic waste located in the North Pacific Ocean. According to the National Geographic Society, this litter spans across the ocean in two patches

By Brandy Abalos   Power outages can occur for several reasons—from rolling blackouts overuse of utilities to severe weather like snowstorms and lightning strikes. No matter what the cause is when the electricity goes down,

by Brandy Abalos Natural disasters like hurricanes, tornados and severe winter storms can cause devastation to entire communities. Recovery can take months or even years for some people. In the meantime, you will need resources

by Diane Masiello   Every year, an estimated 358,000 fires occur in homes. According to FEMA, 72.2% of fire deaths are from residential fires. These fires are also responsible for 76.4% of fire injuries and

by Hannah Hollingsworth You might not think twice before throwing out eggshells, coffee grounds or veggie scraps after a meal. But those pieces of discarded trash could make a big difference.   Food waste makes