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4 Smart Financial Resolutions For 2011
As 2010 draws to a close, many of us our taking stock of the past year and looking forward to 2011 for one big reason: it won’t be 2010. Or
Mortgage Rates Continue To Rise
Home shoppers who were hoping to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates may want to step up their search immediately following the holidays. That’s because rates for all loan
Shifting Population Reflected In 2010 Census Figures
America’s population count passed 308 million people on April 1, 2010, the date the U.S. Census Bureau uses to determine the number of people living in the United States. Those
Excited Kids: Christmas Eve Sanity Tips!
We’ve seen it in our own household and have heard stories from family members, friends and an assortment of other people who have experienced a similar dilemma: how to keep
Storage Solutions For Your Christmas Clutter
By Mike Williams Christmas is a wonderful time of year. It’s a time for family celebration, delicious food, excited kids, and the joyful sound of wrapping paper being torn apart.
10 Tips for Surviving Christmas Alone
Christmas is the time of year when families and friends get together to mark a joyous occasion – the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. But just as the “first
7 Last Minute Christmas Shopping Ideas
As the number of days between now and Christmas dwindles to a precious few, the thought of making additional purchases becomes an anxiety producer for last minute shoppers. For whatever
Winter Home Prep? It’s Not Too Late!
Another fresh blast of arctic air is pushing down through our nation’s midsection, bringing with it some of the coldest air of the year. Snow, ice, sleet and freezing rain
How to Choose Road Tires
Finding the right tires for your car, truck, van or SUV requires comparing a number of factors including size, width, construction, speed rating and other considerations. With all of this
8 No Compromise Quality Absolutes
By Amy J. Silver Whether you’re looking for household items, new clothes, car insurance, or planning a vacation, it’s not difficult to find a good value. There are certain things,
Gift Giving for Sports Fans
By Aaron Garcia Everyone has a sport fan on their holiday shopping list, but each and every year it gets harder and harder to think of something that they will
Have Home Values Dropped By $9 Trillion?
The economic downturn that began in late 2007 is one of the worst in memory. Certainly, the Great Depression brought about many hardships, but few people living today experienced its
18 Awesome Toys Made of Trash
By Ashley Graham The glossy ad wars are firmly entrenched in your local paper by now, preaching how much Junior needs Potty Time Elmo or Cuponk (bounce a ping pong
Top 10 Most Annoying Things About the Airport
By Amy Silver Look around at the airport. Besides all of the headaches taking place, you may notice that no one is excited. Why not? After all, these people get
Manage Expectations When Looking For Work At Year End
People who are looking for work as the year comes to a close are facing a harsh reality: unemployment is nearing 10 percent and the job opportunities are scarce. Moreover,
