Protect your ride for best resale value
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This summer doesn't have to be a scorcher - for your health or your car's resale value. It's hard enough keeping the sand and dogs off your leather seats, let alone remembering to wear sunscreen during those afternoon cruises. And while Mother Nature might not praise you for all of that hard work, it's important to keep maintaining your car's appearance - and protecting your health - top of mind during the peak car buying and selling season.
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Three tips to make your utility meter run backward
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(ARA) - What would you do with an extra $2,200 per year? That is the annual energy bill for a typical American home, according to the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE). Dramatically reducing that cost, or even selling power back to the utility company, could mean having enough money for a vacation, a down payment on a car or a boost to your child's college savings.
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Back-to-school shopping: Save money, earn rewards and go a little 'green'
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This back-to-school season promises to be costlier than ever for many American families. Not only will they spend more for personal supplies for their children, families are also being asked to help school districts battle budget shortfalls by supplying basics like toilet paper and trash bags.
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Be careful when considering cutting costs on your car insurance
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It's never a bad idea to shop around for a good deal when buying auto insurance, but the phrase "buyer beware" should still apply as you look for bargains.
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Small businesses get credit boost from new fund
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With many traditional credit sources continuing to keep a tight rein on lending, many small business owners simply do not have access to conventional means of credit. The good news is that small business owners are increasingly able to access alternative and innovative sources of financing, including Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).
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Ten tips on how to be a good neighbor - and avoid lawsuits
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Treating your neighbor as you would like to be treated is wisdom that is thousands of years old. And it may be more important than ever in today's litigious society where a growing number of Americans - nearly 80 percent - live side-by-side in urban and suburban areas, in many cases separated only by a wall.
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Cut heating costs with simple home decor changes and home improvements
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With a scorching summer drawing to a close and last winter's deep freeze looming in their minds, many Americans are already looking for ways to curtail energy costs this winter. Fortunately, a few simple home improvements - and even some decor changes - can help reduce your home's heating costs this winter.
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Parents seek ways to protect their investment in a college education
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Soon, millions of parents will send their children off to college for the first time. As the car pulls out of the driveway, they will reflect with nostalgia as their children embark on the next adventure in their lives - while they are acutely aware of how much of an investment they are making in their education. But what if, mid-semester, your son or daughter becomes ill and has to leave school?
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'Social savings' - Shoppers unite to find great deals
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While the negative effects of the economic downturn continue to dominate the headlines, a silver lining has appeared in the midst of monetary misery - lower taxes, a decrease in personal spending and a slight increase in individual savings. And, because misery does indeed love company, we've witnessed the rise of a relatively new phenomenon - the era of "social savings."
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Money expert's free webinar offers advice for becoming financially comfortable
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Do you still hold on to the part of the American Dream that says you can do more than just "get by," you can also get ahead? You can get financial advice to support your belief in the American Dream in an upcoming free webinar.
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