After keeping his favorite library book for 76 years, Mark McKee figured he owed his hometown library thousands of dollars …
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With two swift searches, you can set yourself on the path to affordable art acquisitions. None of this multimillion dollar, Sotheby’s auction stuff.
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Ever want to pay it forward, but don't know how? Lucky for you, philanthropy isn’t just for donors with …
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University of Hertfordshire psychologist Richard Wiseman has been studying luck for the last 17 years. It may seem like a …
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Here’s a nice Mother’s Day gift: Health insurance companies are close to ending the practice of charging women higher premiums for the same coverage. Traditionally, women pay higher premiums for equivalent health coverage, sometimes up to 50 percent more than men. The insurance industry had argued that the price difference was required because women had more health costs, especially during child-bearing years.
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Local retailers and small business owners are being especially hard hit in this economic downturn. When times are tight, people just aren’t hiring, spending or eating out in their communities. Luckily, there’s someone standing up for the shop around the corner. The 3/50 Project is encouraging people to “Pick 3. Spend $50. Save your local economy.” Here are the details:
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We’ve been having great conversations with you about the latest wave of rate hikes from Bank of America and Discover both here and in our community forum. Keep sending us your reports! We love hearing your perspective from the front lines of the credit crisis.
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Good news: Tax season is over. Better news: A hefty tax refund may be on its way to your bank account. The average tax refund this year is $2,700 according to the IRS. A nice little windfall for the start of the summer.
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If you have the time and money to travel this summer, you could be receiving some steep discounts. Here are five good things about traveling in this rough economy: Big Discounts – Airline tickets are available for steep discounts. Plus, you can find great deals on car rentals, hotel packages, cruises, restaurants, shows and amusement park fees.There are even special travel offers just for people who have recently lost their jobs.
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April is National Financial Literacy month and the perfect opportunity to teach your kids some valuable money lessons. Building a foundation of money smarts now can be a positive experience for both you and your kids. Here are some ideas for a week-by-week plan to teach your kids about money in April:
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