6/1/12

On average, about 675 pieces of unwanted junk mail end up in our mailboxes every year. If you want to put an end to the madness, try these easy steps. If you move, don't use a change of address form from the post office; instead, contact everyone directly to give them your new address. Avoid participating in contests where you are asked for your address unless you can select an "opt out" for solicitations. And contact the top three credit bureaus -- TransUnion, Equifax and Experian -- and ask the companies to remove you from any unsolicited credit card offers.

5/31/12

Did you know that we're wasting up to 147 million gallons of gas each year due to improperly sealed gas caps? The fuel just evaporates away. You can put an end to this simply by sealing your gas cap. Make sure that you hear the cap click at least three times. This will prevent gas -- and your money -- from disappearing into thin air.

5/30/12

Take a few seconds to clear out the clutter in your medicine cabinet. If you haven't used a product in months, start using it or wash the container out and recycle the packaging. Outdated prescription medicine should never be flushed down the toilet because it can contaminate the water supply. Instead, mix the medicine with used coffee grounds and put everything -- the medicine and packaging -- in a plastic bag and toss into the trash. If you have any questions, ask your pharmacist.