Month: August 2012

Car Alternatives

If you’re concerned about the environmental impact of your car, try a few of these tips: *  Consider buying a fuel-efficient car or a hybrid – you might still be in time for a tax break. *  Car pool with neighbors or coworkers when possible. *  Ride a bike when doing small errands. *  If […]
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Share a Subscription

Do you find that old magazines pile up and eventually get thrown away? There’s a good chance you have a friend or neighbor who is doing the exact same thing. Sharing a magazine subscription with someone will not only save you money, but will also cut down on the amount of trees used!
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5 Super-Foods to Add to Your Diet

With all the new fad diets, workouts and diet pills it can be really confusing which is for you.  Before you try to do anything drastic, try mixing in these 5 super-foods into your diet and watch your waist whittle away: 1. Watermelon Watermelon contains an amino acid called arginine, which may boost weight loss.  […]
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Simple Steps For Preparing A Will

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.” No one wants to think about death, but a little planning can ensure your assets are divided smoothly after you are gone. Make a plan. A will dictates where your assets go when you die. Without it, you will not […]
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Good, Bad And Ugly Types Of Debt

Over the past few decades the debt of U.S. consumers has increased to more than $2.5 trillion, according to the March 2012 Federal Reserve Statistical Release. This is just consumer debt. If you include mortgages, home equity lines of credit and other real estate debt, that number increases to $13.5 trillion! Debt in general should […]
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