PFT #50 - Personal Finance Tip of the Week: Fire Extinguishers Save Lives and Money

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week’s topic is about fire safety in your home.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An often overlooked item in one’s domicile is a fire extinguisher and the importance that it provides especially in the kitchen.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to NFPA.org US fire departments respond to an estimated average of 172,900 home structure fires by cooking activities. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These fires caused an average of 550 civilian deaths, 4,800 injuries, and more than $1 billion in direct property damage per year. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Regardless of where and how a fire starts, safety is important. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Just from a quick internet search, I found that prices for extinguishers ranged from $17 - $65 depending on certain factors.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The other value in the equation is that disposable and</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">traditional fire extinguishers generally have a 10-12 year life expectancy.  </span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.nfpa.org/News-and-Research/Data-research-and-tools/US-Fire-Problem/Home-Cooking-Fires"> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.nfpa.org/News-and-Research/Data-research-and-tools/US-Fire-Problem/Home-Cooking-Fires</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Website  </span></p> <p><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.somethingonmymind.net/</span></p> <p>Merchandise</p> <p>https://www.somethingonmymind.net/shop</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Social Media </span></p> <p><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/somm.podcast/</span></p> <p><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChec5qcZBcGkIhUU3belNDw</span></p> <p><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.tiktok.com/@somm.podcast?lang=en</span></p> <p><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.facebook.com/somm.podcast</span></p> <p><span style= "font-weight: