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Don't get scammed when donating to help tornado victims

You've seen the devastation in Oklahoma and you want to help. Before you respond to any charity pitch - stop, think and check them out.

Is your homeowners insurance adequate for a disaster?

The tornado damage in Oklahoma made me think about homeowners insurance.

Avoid tornado disaster charity fraud

Before you give money to help with tornado disaster relief in Oklahoma, find out what kind of help the charity is providing.

Foster Farms recalls grilled chicken breast strips

California-based chicken producer Foster Farms is recalling about 6,165 pounds of its ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips because the strips contain wheat and soy — known allergens — which are not listed on the labels of its packages, federal agriculture officials said.

Before you hire, be sure to check out that lawn care service

You decided to hire a lawn care service. But before you do, take the time to check them out. Choose the wrong company and you could waste a lot of green.

Want a better credit score? Here's how to do it

A good credit score will save you money. It will drive down the interest rates you pay on credit cards, home loans, even a mortgage.

Washington ranked among top 10 for Internet crime

This may be one of the most Internet savvy parts of the country, but that doesn't mean we're internet secure.

Don't lose your toes: Practice lawnmower safety

Lawnmower accidents can be pretty nasty: deep cuts, broken bones, burns and lost fingers or toes.

What you don't know about your credit score can hurt you

Everyone wants a good credit score. We know it's important, but a lot of people don't understand how these numbers are created and how their actions affect them.

Second-hand smoke linked to Alzheimer's disease

Here's another reason to avoid second-hand smoke. Some new research indicates it could increase your risk for Alzheimer's disease or other types of severe dementia.