Great Deals in Housing
But Also Potential Speed Bumps Ahead
If you were offered the chance to buy dollars for $0.70 a piece, how many would you buy? When you compare today's home loan rates to the average in effect for the last 10 years, that is approximately what you are paying. And given lower home prices, there has never been a better opportunity to buy a home than today.
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A Second Chance at Tax Savings
You've got about three years to amend your return, so go back and make sure you got everything you deserve.
By Mary Beth Franklin, Kiplinger.com
Did you claim every tax break that you were entitled to when you filed your 2009 federal tax return this year? Now that the pressure is off and the April 15 deadline for filing your return has passed, it may be worth your time to give your return a thorough review.
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Giving Back to Your Community
How You and Others Can Benefit from Volunteering
Take a look around your neighborhood or your community. Chances are, you’ll notice at least a few things that are either overlooked or are in need of a little help.
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Father's Day Chili
It Sure Beats Giving Him an Ugly Tie
Remember last month's Mother's Day article, and how I promised to help you plan a great Father's Day? The time has come to do just that. If you are at all worried about what to do for your dad on Sunday, June 20th, fret not. He's probably easy to please, especially when you keep in mind the 3 C's – couch, cold drink, and chili!
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Summer Fun...And Fitness!
Ways – and Reasons – to Keep Children Active
Kids dream of summer. They dream of school ending. They dream of staying up late and sleeping in. But they also dream of video games and television.
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Keeping Your Children Safe
Tips for Summer Safety
In February of this year, we published an article on keeping your children safe from household poisons. With summer right around the corner, we thought it would be prudent to revisit the theme of safety with a few seasonal reminders.
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Staying Connected Abroad
Saving Money on Your Cell Phone and Internet Usage Overseas
Technology is a wonderful thing. Wonderful that is until it doesn't work, or ends up costing us money. This sentiment is never truer than when we travel overseas expecting to use our cell phone or computer. Join us for an informative conversation with travel expert Marianne Schwab on the do's and don'ts for staying connected while you're abroad.
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