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Checking Out Charities
According to the Giving USA Foundation, the amount Americans will donate to charity this year will approach 206 billion dollars. Impressive numbers, but that money could help even more people if all of us followed this advice…
Trend: The 4 Day Work Week
With rising gas prices and requests for Americans to use less energy, more companies, governments and schools are switching to (or at least testing) a four-day work week. Experts say it can help businesses cut their budget, increase energy efficiency, and even help reduce overtime, sick time and turnover.
Genetic Sequencing Goes Mainstream
From Egyptian astrology to Nostradamus, people have always been fascinated with catching a glimpse into the future. And now, perhaps for the first time, science is finally weighing in. Not with a crystal ball, but a genetic map that can predict the future of your health… and even look far into your past.
Senior Real Estate Specialists
You know some doctors specialize in seniors. But did you know some Realtors do too? Are SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialists) worth it?
Did The Bailout Do Anything?
Maybe you’ve heard about how the $700 billion bailout bill only helped those folks on Wall Street and not the folks on Main Street. Well, that’s not true. One thing the bailout has already done is to lower you taxes.
5 Cheap Ways To Go Solar
It would be great to get all your home’s power from the sun. But that’s an expensive proposition… up to $40,000. If you’re short on cash, though, there are cheaper ways to go solar.
Saving Money on Organic Food
Organic food shopping isn’t what it used to be, because now more stores offer more selections.
High-Tech Cars Mean Costly Repairs
Maintaining a car isn’t cheap, but the price of repairs for some of today’s accessories could blow you (and your budget) away.
5 Best Temporary Jobs
The holiday season is one of the most expensive of the year… but it’s also a time when it’s most possible to pick up extra work. The classic example, of course, is stores that add workers for holiday shopping crowds. But there are also less traditional places that you might consider for temporary work.
10 Dollar Store Duds
When it comes to saving a buck, your first instinct may be to shop at the closest dollar store. Might be a good idea, but just because something’s a buck doesn’t mean it’s always the better buy.
5 Great Deals at the Dollar Store
With prices rising on just about everything these days, finding bargains is more important than ever. Maybe that explains the popularity of dollar stores: store where everything costs a buck or less. But not every dollar item is a deal. Here are the five best…
Insurance For College Students
College takes some getting used to. There’s a lot to know and a lot to learn, but one thing often left unstudied is how to insure your student while they’re away. But insuring your college student properly doesn’t have to be hard and could even save you some money.
Lowering Your Property Taxes
Lowing your property taxes is as simple as understanding how they work. Since property values are estimated by a computer, your assessed value could be wrong, and you could be entitled to a smaller tax bill. How do you go about getting it?
Keeping Produce Longer
You’ve just come home from the grocery store where you carefully handpicked the freshest fruits and veggies you could find. Now that you’ve got the good-for-you green goods you want… how do you keep them fresh for as long as possible?
Big Bargains on Lease Returns
Thanks to the faltering economy and high gas prices, banks and auto makers have lost billions because gas-guzzling SUVs, trucks and luxury cars aren’t selling for even close to their residual values. But their problem is your opportunity.
True Cost of Home Improvement
When it comes to home improvement, some people are so handy, they’d never think of hiring of a pro. Others are all thumbs, so they always call for help. The rest of us fall somewhere in between. But how do you decide when a contractor is the way to go?
Fun: “What Makes Us Tick”
With all the turmoil in the market, how about a fun blast from the past?
Eco-Saving Myths Busted
Everywhere you look these days, there’s a “green” message from someone about something. It’s good stuff, but it also means there’s a lot of misinformation circulating out there. So let’s separate the fact from fiction…
Avoiding Overdraft Fees
It’s hard to live without a checking account. But it’s also hard to live with the fees you can rack up if you overdraw it.
Crash ’08: Should You Be Scared?
If you’ve been watching the news lately, you might’ve seen something about the economy… but in case you’ve been living in a cave, things are bad. Are we on the verge of another depression? Should you be scared by what you see happening in the stock market?
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