Could credit cards go the way of the dodo? Many of the industrialized nations around the globe are moving away from traditional credit cards with magnetic strips in favor of embedded microprocessor chips, because they may cut down on fraud. The chip-and-PIN method is the newest smartcard technology, where a microchip is embedded in the credit or debit card.

Before you head out for your next vacation, take some simple steps to safeguarding your home against burglary. Lock up — Securing your doors and latch all windows.

There are mountains for climbing, and then there are mountains for driving. For weekend travelers who’d rather be in an automobile than in hiking boots, these five peaks are accessible vistas. Mount Spokane is located 25 miles north of Spokane in the Selkirk Range.

There are hundreds of things you can do every day to save up for the stuff and experiences that are truly important to you. Consider this list of things to do or not to do and cash in on simple acts, most requiring just a few minutes of conscious planning. Have a smart phone

Builder Magazine forecasts the coming trends in the 2012 construction world. According to the article, we can anticipate more foreign-based firms entering the building market, an increase in the construction of rental units as well as energy efficient homes, and inclusionary marketing .