Heidi Perry

How out-of-date is your kitchen? These seven trends are yesterday's news.

Kitchen Trends That Are Going Out of Fashion Most of us spend a lot of time in the kitchen, preparing meals and cleaning up. In many cases, we sp...

Do you usually skip the fine print on credit card offers? Here's why that's a bad idea.

Understanding Credit Card Offers: Are You Reading the Fine Print? The fine print at the end of a credit card offer letter can tell a consumer a lot more about how goo...

Feeling stressed or unproductive? Try out these mantras to boost your mood.

4 Mantras to Make You Happy Some days, keeping a smile on your face can be a struggle. Whether you’re dealing with a stressful c...

Heard about a recent increase in interest rates? Here's how it could affect your credit card and loan terms.

How Federal Rate Increases Affect Credit Cards and Loans If you’ve ever noticed a rise in interest rates in the news or saw your credit card bill get a littl...

Do you love that farmhouse vibe? Here's a few more ways to get it!

Creating a Rustic Vibe With Wood Decor If you’re a fan of that rustic look, or just love to feature beautiful wood in your space, the...

Do you use your credit card to buy coffee? Those small charges can add up.

Should Credit Cards Be Used for Small Purchases? Credit cards can be used to buy almost anything, but using them for small purchases can seem like a ...

Starting an emergency fund can be difficult, but cutting your extraneous spending for just one month can make it easier.

How a No-Spend Month Can Solve Your Cash Flow Problems Nearly half of Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck, and 61 percent don’t have enough money to ...

Do you show your birthdate on Facebook? While it's a day to celebrate, you may not want to publicly promote it on social media.

What Identity Thieves Want from Your Facebook Profile Social media is just that—social. And a big part of it is sharing photos when you’re out celebrating...

How often do you give out your birthday information? An 'unbirthday' can keep your identity safe.

Protecting Your Identification With a Fake Birthday Other than your Social Security number, birthdays are one of the worst things to share online when r...

The entryway of your home can say a lot about you.

How to Make Your Home's Entryway Pop The entrance of your home says a lot about your character, from interior design to overall aesthetic...