How to Dispute an Old Utility Bill on a Credit Report

If you moved out of your last place of residence without paying your last month's electricity, gas or water charges, an old utility bill can come back to haunt you in a place you least suspect likely: your credit report.

Prepaid Card Vs. Debit Card

Prepaid cards and debit cards have some important similarities and differences. You can get these cards even if you have a bad credit history. You must have a bank account to have a debit card because it is linked directly to the account. A prepaid card simply requires money to purchase or reload the card.

How to Use a Credit Card in a Store

Using credit cards to make purchases in stores can be convenient as well as beneficial if you have a card that offers cash back or other rewards.

How to Cash a Personal Check Without a Bank

Cashing personal checks can be difficult if you don’t have a bank account. When you have access to the bank that the check was written from, you may be able to cash the check at that branch without having an account of your own there.

How to Protect Credit Card Magnetic Strip

The black strip on the back of your credit or debit card is magnetized and stores information about your account. When the strip is swiped, the merchant accesses your private information so you can make your purchase. If the magnetic strip is physically altered or demagnetized, the "swipe and buy"

Does a Cut-Up Onion Clear Sinuses?

If you've ever chopped raw onion, you know that the plump bulb has more than just a pungent aroma. Though it is annoying to fight back tears when you're trying to cook, the chemical properties of onions make them the perfect home remedy for stuffy sinuses.

How to Write a Personal Check to Yourself

Although personal checks have become less popular due to credit cards and checking cards, they are still frequently used, particularly when paying rent or utilities and other bills, or for establishing an easy-to-follow paper trail.

How to Clear Up Gluten Brain Fog Quickly

Gluten intake in gluten-sensitive individuals is linked with a variety of mental health issues, ranging from brain fog to anxiety and depression. If you usually avoid gluten but accidentally ingest some, you may experience brain fog right away, or it can show up a few hours or days later.

How to Save Overcooked Pork

Few things are more frustrating than spending your hard-earned money on a pork roast or rack of ribs, only to have it come out of the oven or off the grill dry and overcooked.

How to Find a Tax ID Number for a Licensed Daycare Provider

Child care expenses may be on the rise, but child care tax breaks are a blessing. In order to claim these tax credits, you must obtain the tax identification number for your child care provider.

The Best New Propane Furnaces

While gas furnaces by law must have an efficiency rating of at least 78 percent, many propane furnaces have an astounding 97 percent efficiency rating. Before you purchase one, you should research propane availability in your area.

Can I Cash Out My 401k While I Am Still Employed?

If you’ve fallen on hard times and need extra money, cashing out your 401k account may seem like an attractive idea. It’s neither a wise nor an easy thing to do, especially if you are still employed by the company managing your 401k plan.