Boost your financial fitness in 2011 by cashing in your spare change

Boost your financial fitness in 2011 by cashing in your spare change

Becoming better at sticking to a budget is a common New Year’s resolution – and one of the hardest to keep. Yet becoming financially fit in 2011 is more important than ever for many American families still struggling with the lingering effects of the economic downturn. New Year’s is a perfect time to make a [...]

Start living debt free in the new year

Start living debt free in the new year

Jan. 1 arrives every year with the hope and promise of losing pounds, improving relationships and paying off those bills from the holiday spending season.

Need Help With Bills?

20 June 2011

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How to donate your car to charity

04 March 2011

Maybe you're just tired of it, maybe it's no longer running, maybe you just don't need it now that the kids are out of the house, or maybe you could really use the tax deduction - whatever the reason for wanting to donate a car to charity, you should k...

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‘Tax relief’ extended for Energy Star windows

04 March 2011

(ARA) - Between 25 to 50 percent of energy used in a home goes right out the window - literally. In most homes, windows provide the biggest openings between indoor and outdoor air, and the biggest opportunity for valuable energy to escape. To assist h...

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Vacation homes: From a dream to a $35,000 income stream

04 March 2011

(ARA) - For those who've ever dreamed of buying a vacation home in the mountains, on the beach, or in the big city, it's becoming easier and more common for people to make that dream a reality. In fact, Americans bought more than half a million vacati...

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Save green with green laundry practices

04 March 2011

(ARA) - There's no question that the majority of Americans want to make green purchases and do their part to help preserve the environment. But even as the economy starts to turn around, more than two thirds of U.S. consumers say price is the biggest o...

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How to take control of your credit in 2011

How to take control of your credit in 2011

07 February 2011

The Great Recession inspired many Americans to better manage their finances by cutting spending, saving more and tackling debt. But one aspect of good personal financial management may be harder for many to manage - understanding their credit.

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