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Savvy advice for gift shopping, handling 'hidden' holiday costsYou’re a smart holiday shopper – in fact, you planned your holiday gift budget months ago and have been putting money aside in a separate account ever since. In the midst of your savvy...
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Wood stoves great for winter heatingColder temperatures mean turning up the heat, which also can mean a bigger utility bill. But there are several things you can do to make sure your house is warm and cozy this winter season, withou...
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Dried fruit and prune juice add flavor and depth to holiday stuffingWhether you call it stuffing or dressing, one thing’s for sure – no holiday meal is complete without it. Sometimes savory, often sweet, but always delicious, stuffing is one of the mos...
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Start your federal tax return earlier to cash in on 2009 changesIf you will owe federal taxes for 2009, you may still qualify for other tax breaks. Several ARRA provisions, like the Making Work Pay and First-time Homebuyers Credits, have received a lot of pr...
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New Year's resolution: slim down that fat cat or dogTo his owners, Moby, a 4-year-old Australian Shepherd, was a very healthy, spry dog, so when his veterinarian told them that beneath his thick, reddish-brown coat he had a weight problem, they wer...
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Easy tips for throwing a fun and safe holiday party
Whether you’re planning a small, intimate gathering or throwing a large-scale get-together, these entertaining tips will help keep the holidays happy and safe for all of your party guests.
Whether you’re planning a small, intimate gathering or throwing a large-scale get-together, these entertaining tips will help keep the holidays happy and safe for all of your party guests.
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Explore new flavors in recipes this holidayHoliday tunes on the radio, mistletoe hanging in strategic locations and the scent of pine lingering in the air – it’s the perfect time to get into the kitchen and discover some new co...
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A holiday home away from homeThe holiday season is practically synonymous with family vacations. Visiting relatives you haven’t seen in a year, gluttonous eating and cramming the whole crew into a hotel room with tight ...
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Make your family's education as debt-free as possibleWhether you intend to send your child off to college or plan to pursue an academic or vocational path for yourself, reducing student debt load makes good financial sense, especially since the stic...
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Savvy shopping tips for a stress-free holiday season‘Tis the season to be shopping. And, as holiday shopping lists continue to grow with family, friends, co-workers and even teachers to buy gifts for, it’s important to be a smart shoppe...
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Tips to reduce the sodium in your diet without losing the tasteHeart failure, high blood pressure and many other common health conditions all have one thing in common – reducing the amount of sodium in your diet. But the problem is that salt is everywhe...
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Americans earn failing grade on diabetesIt’s a disease so common it strikes every 20 seconds, yet Americans earn a failing grade when it comes to basic knowledge about diabetes, according to a recent Harris Interactive survey cond...
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