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Food waste is a major issue in households across the U.S. Too often, we unintentionally buy or cook more food than necessary and then decide to throw out the extras. Reducing food waste not only helps conserve resources and protect the environment from more landfill gases–it could also save you a lot of money.

No, we’re not talking about turning your yard into a nightmare haunted attraction (unless you really want to). We’re talking about the tradition of “spooking” your neighbors with a Halloween gift basket full of goodies.

According to the most recent Generational Trends report from the National Association of REALTORS®, Millennials currently make up the majority of home buyers, with Gen Z waiting in the wings as the next generation of first-time home buyers. Both cohorts hold overwhelmingly positive attitudes toward homeownership as a major life goal. The main reason given for their home purchases? “It was just the right time to buy.”

How do you know if it’s time to buy a home?

A credit card’s mobile app can give you immediate access to your account, making it easier to track purchases, make payments, review monthly statements, report a lost card and view rewards, among other things.

But not all mobile apps are the same, and knowing what’s available can make it easier to choose a credit card and find the features you want in an app. Of course, that’s after you’ve found the card with the best interest rate and rewards you want.

Nowadays, it seems like just about everyone has a smartphone. Even young kids want them, and parents receive conflicting advice on whether phones are appropriate for children. Smartphones have advantages for kids, but there are potential pitfalls that parents need to take seriously.

Benefits of Smartphones
Having a smartphone is an easy way for families to stay connected. If there’s an emergency or a last-minute change of plans, relatives can quickly reach each other, no matter where they are.

You started a garden this year and you’ve been mildly successful, which means right about now you are inundated with the likes of fresh peppers, cucumbers, zucchini and squash. You don’t want all that hard work to go to waste. So why not turn some of that bounty into pickles?

Making vegetables into quick pickles is much easier than proper canning, and less intimidating, but they won’t last quite as long. But properly stored, quick pickles can still last up to few weeks in the fridge.

For many people, mornings are stressful, even chaotic. Rushing and feeling anxious first thing in the morning can set a negative tone for the rest of the day. Some simple (but important) changes can make a world of difference.