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Understanding The New Veterans Educational Assistance Act Current and recent military personnel may be eligible to receive educational funding. Word Count:450
Chemistry Scholarships Available With the help of a renewable scholarship, many minority students are able to pursue their dreams of studying chemistry. Word Count:414
An Entertaining Way To Save Money And Energy Things you can do to save. Word Count:236
Get Real-The Easy-Money Days Are Over Tips for getting ahead in hard times. Word Count:557
Online PC Games: This Season's Popular Gift Instead of allowing the economy to be the Grinch that stole this year's holiday budget, many parents are turning to online PC games. Word Count:288
Family Travel On A Budget When traveling with the family, you can still steer toward fun and economy by following a few budget-stretching suggestions. Word Count:363
Easing The High Energy Cost Burden Help is available to older Americans so they can cope with escalating energy costs in these challenging times. Word Count:133
Planning For The Future There's good news, bad news and better news about American families. Word Count:417
Free Video Calls Cut Household Costs As household budgets shrink and phone costs rise, many consumers are using new technology to help make talk cheaper. Word Count:417
Regifting: Turning Unwanted Gifts Into Gold Regifting can be a great way to help more presents find appreciative owners. Word Count:429
Cutting Costs With Go-Together Gifts A shrinking holiday budget doesn't have to mean a smaller holiday shopping list. Word Count:428
Spread The Joy Of Savings This Season Finding great gifts for less can be one of the season's most satisfying joys when it comes to shopping. Word Count:459
Designer Treasures That Won't Drain Your Wallet Getting a lot more for a lot less is a lot easier this year when even those must-have designer items can be found at one popular off-price store. Word Count:361
End-Of-Year Savvy Saving Tips You may be able to minimize your expenses this year and maximize your tax return next year. Word Count:271
A Winter Oasis On Sugary White Sands A shaky economy doesn't have to mean shelving your family vacation. Word Count:408
Creating New Sources Of Family Income A growing number of consumers are finding that developing an extra source of income can be one way to reduce the stress that often accompanies an uncertain economy. Word Count:284
Health Care Costs And Your Retirement Plan It's likely that Medicare will play an important role in helping with health care expenses after you reach 65, but it won't pay for everything. Word Count:389
Shopping And Cooking Money-Saving Tips Ways to save both time and money between the grocery store and the kitchen. Word Count:476
Turned Your Hobby Into A Business? Check Your Insurance Starting a new business means a whole new set of rules when it comes to insurance. Word Count:275
Simple Steps To Protect Against Identity Theft Monitoring credit reports and shredding documents are two ways to protect yourself against identity theft. Word Count:361
Web Site Designed To Help You Deck The Halls In Savings When it comes to holiday shopping, whether online or in person, consumers look for a shopping experience that offers both savings and convenience. Word Count:316
Charity To Bank On A new program may help Americans fight three life-threatening diseases. Word Count:159
Teachers' Nest Eggs May Need Tending Big changes are required for retirement plans. Word Count:441
A Checklist Can Increase Understanding Of Medicare Prescription Drug Plans For Americans 65 years of age or older, the end of the year brings the annual open enrollment period for stand-alone Medicare Part D plans. Word Count:461
Medicare Advantage Plans Are On The Rise Is there an advantage to Medicare Advantage (MA)? Word Count:526
Creating An Affordable Culinary Experience At Home With the growing number of restaurant-quality foods available at supermarkets, it's easy to create a "dining out" experience while "dining in" at home. Word Count:488
Making The Holidays Fun, Fabulous And Frugal A free eBook offers a number of ways to cut costs while still making the most of the holiday season and celebrations. Word Count:420
Five Hot Tips For Saving On Your Heating Bill Burning incense is one tip that might help you thumb your nose at high heating bills. That's the advice of experts who say you can use an incense stick to search out small cracks, holes and other openings in your home. Word Count:428
Flexible Spending Accounts: Don't Lose Your Hard-Earned Money Some people may not realize the range of medical expenses covered by FSAs. Word Count:257
Eliminate The Do-It-Yourself Blues This Winter While the winter forecast may put a damper on outdoor fix-ups, Northern winds and cold temperatures are no reason to put your DIY talents on the workshop shelf. Word Count:539
Bad Economy Stress Relief Managing your day-to-day stress during bad economic times may make a huge improvement in your health. Word Count:207
The Door Is Open To Controlling Energy Costs A likely area for improvement in controlling energy costs is avoiding air leaks around windows and doors. Word Count:337
The Color Of Success The Color Association of the United States has a few tips to help companies use color to improve their bottom line. Word Count:443
Apply. Buy. Try. Consumers Urged to Prepare for the Switch to Digital TV before the End of the Year. Word Count:451
The Latest Lunchtime Fad Is In The Bag To put more bang into your brown bag, here are a few sandwich-savvy suggestions. Word Count:398
Save Money Making Smart Benefits Choices Good news for employees looking for ways to save in 2009. Leading employee benefits provider WageWorks offers money-saving tips this open enrollment season. Word Count:530
Gift Card Tips For Holiday Shoppers Before buying a gift card this season, take some time to consider exactly what you're giving. Gift cards provide convenience and flexibility for shoppers and recipients--but they also come with terms and conditions. Word Count:368
Consumers Covet An "Eco-Chic" Lifestyle With so many building materials being marketed as "green," it can be tough to tell the forest from the trees. Word Count:405
Go Green To See More Green Improving the world's ecology and your own economy might be easier than many people realize. Word Count:360
Prepaid Plans Offer Dependable Wireless Service More and more consumers are switching to prepaid wireless plans for all their phone needs. Word Count:421
Tips For Saving Money At The Pump As the economy continues to slow down, it might pay for drivers to follow suit. Word Count:324
Quick Ways To Cut Energy Bills It seems the right storm window might help you weather high energy costs. Word Count:276
Get Credit To Increase Foreign Sales Thousands of U.S. small businesses are making billions of dollars in foreign sales with help from the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Word Count:297
Fighting Three Diseases At Once Americans seem to be all business when it comes to charity, with people in the U.S. donating more than $306 billion last year, according to recent numbers from the Giving USA Foundation. Word Count:361
Making Sense Of Online Giving Simple tips for consumers to make sure every penny of their donation counts. Word Count:480
Using Your Personal Vehicle For Business? All auto insurance is not the same. Word Count:322
How To Pay Less To Look Fabulous There's no need to break the bank to look fabulous. Expert beauty tips can help you pay less for pampering regimens without sacrificing quality. Word Count:393
Long-Term Care Insurance Can Help You Savor The Comforts Of Home Long-term care insurance protects your assets so you don't have to watch your life savings whittled away by the cost of your care. Word Count:355
Dazzling Holiday Fashions For Less Everyone deserves to look his or her best for the holidays, even if it means fitting new fashions into a less than generous budget. Word Count:396
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins November 15th Each year, plans adjust what they cost and what they cover. Now is the time for people with Medicare to review the changes being made by their current plan and compare it to others to make sure it still meets their needs. Word Count:324
How To Protect Your Personal Information Identity theft can happen to anyone and that's why it's so important to take steps to protect your personal information. Word Count:408
Understanding Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Here's good news for anyone confused by Medicare's new drug coverage. Word Count:199
Simple Steps To Better Health And Lower Health Care Costs A new AMA campaign is designed to cover the uninsured and help all Americans access the preventive care they need to stay healthy. Word Count:447
A Critical Part Of Everyone's Health Care Getting a vaccination early in the flu season can help protect you--and those in your family and community--against the potentially dangerous effects of the flu. Word Count:364
Cozy Up To These Tips On Keeping Warm Here's news many families may warm to: There are steps you can take to keep your heating bill down and your comfort level up. Word Count:281
Wall Street Worries: How The Headlines Affect You The headlines you see every day remove all doubt: These are challenging financial times. Word Count:324
Sealing In Savings With Silicone You might cut annual energy bills as much as 10 percent just by sealing leaks in your home with caulk and insulation. Word Count:373
Tips On Creating A Home-Emergency Kit Recently, different areas throughout the United States have experienced several catastrophic weather events, causing billons of dollars in damage and displacing hundreds of thousands of people. Word Count:540
Auto Repair Fraud Can Threaten Lives: What You Need To Know Finding a trustworthy auto repair shop can help put you on the road to safety and savings. Such a shop can keep your vehicle running smoothly, fix damages, save you money, and protect you and your passengers from life-threatening harm while on the road. It can also add to your peace of mind. Word Count:412
Small-Business Survival Tactics It seems the economic climate gets stormier every day. Word Count:518
Planning For Retirement In A Tough Economy A financial advisor can help make it easier to plan for your retirement. Word Count:401
Budget-Friendly Cuts Of American Lamb Savvy shoppers are stretching their dollars with money-saving strategies. Word Count:424
Winterize Your Home For Safety And Savings From insulating your windows and doors, which can help lower your monthly heating bills, to having the right tools on hand to see you through an emergency, a few tips from the experts may help keep you, your family and your home safe this winter. Word Count:374
Tips On Refinancing Your Mortgage If you are thinking of refinancing your mortgage, remember to shop around, compare loan terms and negotiate with lenders. Refinancing allows you to switch to a different mortgage with terms that you think are more beneficial. Word Count:397
It Doesn't Get Any Greener Than This Homeowners searching for an environmentally friendly, energy-efficient home heating system are turning with increasing frequency to geothermal systems to meet their home comfort needs responsibly and affordably. Word Count:381
Teaching Teens To Manage Credit When it comes to choosing investments, it seems young Americans are willing to bank on their future success. Word Count:343
When The Economy Goes Red, Franchising Goes Green Franchises that help protect the environment continue to thrive, even in a down economy. Word Count:391
Quick Tips For Saving On Your Energy Bill Simple tips for saving on your utility bill. Word Count:412
Your Year-End Financial Tune-Up Now is a good time to take stock. Word Count:345
Navigating Open Enrollment: Five Tips For Making The Most Of Your Health Insurance Options If you are one of the 158 million Americans who receive health benefits through their job, the open enrollment period is a critical--and often confusing--time of year. During this window, you have the opportunity to select or make changes to health insurance plans for you and your family. Word Count:537
Mortgage Insurance Can Open Many Doors Even though home prices have fallen, consumers still have a window of opportunity to purchase or refinance a home with a low down payment. Word Count:357
Online Savings Accounts: Earning Secure, High Yields No Matter What The Market Does With many investors having discovered their risk tolerance isn't what they thought it was-who knew you could lose money on that "hot" penny stock?-there's still a way to grow your nest egg and sleep at night. Word Count:293
Becoming A Savvy Online Shopper A few expert tips could help consumers save time and money--and stay safe--while shopping online. Word Count:364
Tips For Starting A Business With A Minimal Investment Selling primarily cellular accessories and DVDs, Eforcity has become one of the most successful stores on eBay. Word Count:605
New Index Helps Determine Future Of Retirement More and more Americans plan to "unretire" and continue to work past age 67. Word Count:396
In A Slow Housing Market, Quick And Easy Exterior Design Tricks Make A House A Home By improving specific areas, a bland house can easily change into one of style and pride. Word Count:410
Building The Community Economy Helping the local economy could start with a long-distance phone call. Word Count:394
Snowbird Seniors Heading South Urged To Use Direct Deposit As retired "snowbirds" head south for the winter, the U.S. Department of the Treasury hopes their pre-trip to-do lists include something beyond packing shorts and sunscreen. At the top of their list should be protecting their money. Word Count:597
Dining Out Without Breaking The Bank Even if the high cost of food has left a bad taste in your mouth, there are still affordable ways to take the whole family out to dinner. Word Count:304
Alumni Sometimes Slip In Providing Financial Support To Colleges And Universities That Gave Them So Much People often look for ways to support what's important to them--and for many alumni, their alma mater is what matters most. Word Count:454
Smart Tips For Funding Your College Education Regardless of need, there may be financial aid to help you afford the college of your dreams. Word Count:397
Ways To Get Free Professional Financial Advice Low-income families have a number of resources available to help them get professional financial advice, free of charge. Word Count:367
What To Do Before Your Car's Warranty Expires Whether your vehicle has a one-year, 12,000-mile warranty or a 100,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, experts say it's important to ensure that your car is properly maintained and all needed repairs are made before your warranty expires. Word Count:650
Legal Affairs: Assisting Your Loved Ones Good news: The number of older adults in the U.S. continues to increase. Word Count:762
RV Insurance: Don't Hit The Road Without It If you bought a tractor trailer, you wouldn't add it to your car insurance policy. Word Count:284
The ABCs--And D--Of Medicare It's as simple as ABC: If you or someone you care for is a senior citizen, it may pay to learn the Medicare alphabet. Word Count:486
Finding Your Prescription For Medicare Savings Identifying the lowest-cost prescription coverage plan to meet their needs can be a challenge for many people who qualify for Medicare prescription drug coverage or Part D. Word Count:401
Repairing America's Health Care System Most Americans agree that the nation's health care system is in desperate need of repair, and some innovative suggestions for fixing what ails the system are being offered by leaders in nursing. Word Count:314
Make Extra Cash Now: Five Easy Steps To Selling Your Vehicle Online With rising fuel costs, many families are looking to downgrade to smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles or even motorcycles, which are now in high demand online. This could be an opportunity to get more out of selling your vehicle. Word Count:182
Who's Looking At Your Credit History? Gone are the days of your credit history only affecting your chances of getting a beneficial interest rate on a home or auto loan. Word Count:450
Create Turkey- Fried Steak For Your Family For Less Than $10 Most people have heard of and enjoy a moist, tender chicken- fried steak. Word Count:288
Create A Beautiful, Inexpensive Soup In A Few Easy Steps Cooking for a special occasion can take all day in a hot kitchen and require costly ingredients, which many of us on a budget can't afford. Word Count:318
Taking Your Pets RVing Most of the 8 million RVers, according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, bring pets along on trips. Word Count:182
When Gift Shopping, You Can Jingle All The Way There is some good news about the economy. Word Count:273
Election Spotlights Health Insurance Issues No matter who gets elected president, the way people think about health insurance--and the way the health care system works--is going to change in the next four years. Word Count:383
Top Fuel-Saving Tips From The Pros There are many ways by which boaters can conserve fuel, such as using current engine technology and keeping the motor clean. Word Count:477
Share Smart Recipes To Win As food prices rise, Americans are finding smart ways to feed their family without spending a lot of cash. Word Count:343
Play Together, Save Together-Rediscover Game Nights For Affordable Family Fun Spending time together as a family can strengthen bonds and provide relaxation--plus it's just plain fun. Word Count:385
Eating Healthy While On A Budget Registered dietitian Sharon McNerney says you don't have to sacrifice your health while watching your pocketbook. Word Count:390
A La Carte Studies A Growing Trend Increasingly, today's students--used to the conveniences offered by the Internet and cell phones--want access to their studies when it fits their schedule, in a format that meets their needs. Word Count:373
Improving Your Family's Financial Health Safeguarding your income with life insurance is key to protecting your family's financial future. Word Count:397
Choosing A College During Tough Times Students and their parents may be glad to educate themselves with some little-known facts about paying for college. Word Count:489
What You Need To Know To Avoid Financial Flood Losses Here's a fact it may pay to remember. Word Count:350
Point And Click To The Perfect Holiday Gift As concerns over the economy and gas prices rise, many consumers are holding on to their wallets and turning their sights toward online shopping. Word Count:406
Certified Auto Technicians: A Turn In The Right Direction If you've found a good mechanic, you've done yourself a good turn. Word Count:174
Are You Shopping Online With A Reputable Retailer? There are ways a consumer can find out if he or she is shopping online at the site of a reputable retailer. Word Count:379
It Pays To Clean Up On Clutter Cutting the clutter in your home could pay off-literally. Word Count:337
Five Tips To Help Pay For Your Child's College Education Skyrocketing college costs coupled with difficult economic times are prompting parents to start saving for a child's college education when their child is still young. Word Count:471
Hybrid Vehicles And The Cost Of Going Green Hybrid vehicles may be more fuel efficient but they also tend to have a higher sticker price. Word Count:411
Getting To The Root Of High Food Prices Food and fuel prices are higher than we are used to and some questions have arisen about alternative fuels, such as soy biodiesel. As a soybean farmer, I'd like to set the record straight. Word Count:427
Your Money: What You Can Do To Fight Fraud The few minutes you spend reviewing your bank statement could save you hundreds of dollars and help protect other consumers. Word Count:355
Protect Yourself From Online Identity Theft With a little forethought, you may be able to get the better of the online thieves who rake in billions of dollars a year using a variety of schemes to steal the personal information or even the entire identities, of unsuspecting people. Word Count:450
Family Security And Employee Benefits The choices you make in your employer-sponsored group benefits can be much more important than many realize. Word Count:662
Protecting U.S. Jobs From Unfair Competition More and more of the steel used in the U.S. comes from overseas, which poses a threat to American jobs and the economy. Word Count:248
Gas Guzzle No More Operating your boat at optimal cruising speed can save you plenty at the pump. Word Count:177
Tips For Online Security It can pay to protect yourself from cyber attacks. Word Count:389
How's Your Head For Savings? Do you have the right stuff to save money, energy and the environment? Word Count:359
Creating A Skillet Dinner That Saves Time And Money Families are starved for time and money these days. Word Count:316
Make A Pork Dinner That's Sweet On Flavor And Easy On Your Wallet Pork is the most widely eaten meat in the world. Word Count:324
Almost Half Of American Households Think They Don't Have Enough Life Insurance What Americans think about life insurance. Word Count:627
Tips On Getting It Together for College There's no bigger and more important project for high school juniors and seniors than choosing and applying to colleges. Word Count:425
Healthy Lunch Box Makeovers It's easy to integrate sound eating into a busy lifestyle. Word Count:431
Getting A Lunch You'll Love Without Breaking The Bank Americans are finding ways to deal with the pressure of a weak economy. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index, inflation is at a 17-year high. From cutting down on driving to lower their gas costs to dining out less, people are finding ways to stretch their dollars farther. Word Count:354
Understanding Employee Benefits Traditionally, a company's open enrollment period is when workers decide which employee benefits to select for themselves and their families for the coming year. Word Count:509
Ways For Drivers To Save And Go Green Increasingly, motorists are looking for ways to contain fuel costs while reducing their impact on the environment. Word Count:454
Geothermal Cuts Costs And Carbon Footprint There's hot news for homeowners who are more chilled than thrilled by high home heating and cooling costs. Word Count:305
What's Cooking In Martinique: A Marriage Of French And Creole Cuisines Blending French and Creole cuisines, Martinique's restaurants offer visitors a world of exotic tastes. Word Count:587
Couples Get Creative In Celebrating Marriage Renting a costly blimp to fly over a sports stadium is out and creativity is definitely in when it comes to proposing marriage--and not just because some couples aren't sports fans. Word Count:440
Investing In A 401(k) Retirement Account--The Painless Way Retirement investing doesn't have to hurt. Because most 401(k) plan contributions are tax deferred, there's a way to save for retirement and barely feel a pinch in the paycheck. Word Count:523
Turning Garages Into Living Space Finding inexpensive ways to expand living space has been a top priority for American families. Word Count:418
Brown-Bagging Lunch Bags Big Savings A solution to stretching your food budget dollars may be in the bag--the brown bag, that is. Word Count:406
Plan A Garden Makeover For Seasonal Savings Smart landscape design can create a garden that conserves water and reduces a home's utility bills. Word Count:322
Tips For Women To Close The Gender Gap In Life Insurance Coverage Despite heightened financial concerns for their families' futures, working women are less likely than their male colleagues to have adequate life insurance coverage. Word Count:420
High Gas Prices Put Car Shoppers In The Driver's Seat There is some good news about high gas prices and a slow economy: They are putting the brakes on vehicle sales, which makes it a good time for shoppers to find great deals on cars. Word Count:365
Small Steps Can Lead To Significant Savings There's good news for those who want to save money and do their part to help save the environment at the same time. It turns out that taking small steps can make a big difference. Word Count:163
New Approach To Business Lending Emphasizes Success Small businesses often find they can't get the credit they deserve--or need. Many consumers might be surprised to learn that an estimated seven out of 10 small businesses in America don't qualify for traditional bank loans and must look elsewhere for capital. Word Count:421
Survey Shows What It Takes To Earn A Woman's Trust It is no secret that today's women are paying closer attention to their finances and represent an ever-growing segment with increased purchasing power. Word Count:343
Ready For Retirement? Be Prepared With Inflation-Adjusted Income There is a way to neutralize the effect of inflation. Word Count:411
Resources To Help Relieve Employee Stress A collection of online financial and family resources is designed to help reduce employees' stress levels. Word Count:326
Cooking Up 20 Years Of Franchise Opportunities The recipe for a successful franchise often includes a service that saves a customer money in a unique way. Word Count:380
Making Life Insurance Part Of Your Life Plan Increasingly, baby boomers are taking a fresh look at life insurance. In the past, many thought life insurance was only needed by primary breadwinners, married couples and those with dangerous jobs. Word Count:379
Not Understanding Credit Scores Can Cost You Your credit score tells lenders how likely you are to pay back a loan, but, surprisingly, few Americans know theirs. Word Count:820
The Best-Kept Secrets Of Online Shopping Thanks to new features, online shoppers can now pay for their purchases without sharing personal financial information. Word Count:552
Your Auto Insurance May Cover More Than You Think Insured drivers whose cars are damaged in accidents may be covered for more than they think, says the Council of Better Business Bureaus. Word Count:404
Like A Store? Say So A brand-new Web site is helping consumers identify the most reputable businesses in their neighborhood and steer clear of those that are best to avoid. Word Count:227
Brown Bag Lunches Help Save Dough Brown bags are poised to become the hottest must-have accessory. Word Count:344
Checking Up On Your Health Insurance In many cases, health insurance only covers a fraction of the cost associated with prosthetic devices. Word Count:402
How To Buy An Energy-Efficient Refrigerator Buying an energy-efficient refrigerator can do a lot to reduce your monthly electric bill. Word Count:377
Electricity Costs Benefit Minority Families A new study is fueling concerns about the challenges faced by low-income families when it comes to rising energy costs. Fortunately, it also contains some positive news about the cost of electricity. Word Count:354
Housing Counseling Prevents Foreclosures Getting help early when you think you're headed for financial trouble may help save your home from foreclosure. Word Count:341
Investing In Your Future, One Paycheck At A Time Servicemembers can achieve their ultimate financial goals and secure a comfortable retirement. Word Count:401
Where To Repair These tips can help you find an automotive repair facility. Word Count:123
Save Money On Car Insurance When it comes to car insurance, a little research + the right questions = money in your pocket. Word Count:371
Avoid Baggage Fees: What Not To Pack Five simple packing tips. Word Count:362
Can You Be Compensated For The Loss Of Your Pet? Americans love their pets. Word Count:417
High Gas Prices Getting You Down? "Think Local" Here's the lowdown on getting top bargains: Word Count:364
Opportunities In America's Knowledge-Based Economy A knowledge-based economy plays to a distinct advantage of the American workforce compared to the rest of the world. Word Count:424
Health Insurance: A Big Issue For Small Business While most entrepreneurs tend to be rather independent, many feel they should be allowed to band together so they can purchase health insurance as part of a group. Word Count:430
Tips On Managing Credit Card Debt A lesson that many college students learn too late is that nothing is free-especially credit card purchases. Word Count:398
Boat Maintenance Charts A Course To Fuel Savings To millions of Americans, their boat is the perfect weekend or vacation getaway, whether it involves fishing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, touring or just going for a swim. Word Count:390
Saving Dollars Makes Good Sense For Seniors Saving money makes good sense. That's particularly true for seniors-especially in a suspect economy. Word Count:335
Buying Options Often Open "Hidden" Doors Many consumers think that any home they might want to purchase will be listed on real estate Web sites or in newspaper sections. Word Count:361
The Time To Buy A Home Could Be Now With many condos and single- family homes and houses available, industry experts say that today's buyers are in a position to get more for their money. Word Count:348
Update Your Space Without Breaking The Bank Tips for a fresh look that won't break the bank. Word Count:396
Answers To Help Plan Your Way Through A Tough Economy Believe it or not, talking with your partner and planning for the what-ifs in life together can actually be a stress reducer. Word Count:514
Think Twice Before Declining The Rental Car Damage Waiver Before you rent a car, consult with your insurance agent or broker-and think twice before you rely solely on your auto policy to protect you. Word Count:401
A Sound Financial Plan Will Help You Through A Turbulent Economy The nerve-rattling volatility in the stock market and fears of a recession have made many Americans uncertain about the state of the U.S. economy. Word Count:590
National Survey Shows People Prefer Personalized Cell Phone Services Answering the call for a personalized telephone began longer ago than many people realize. Word Count:434
Shopping For Hybrids: Important Points To Ponder There are pros and cons to consider before buying a hybrid vehicle. Word Count:399
Rising Costs Eating Up Your Family's Food Budget? The rising cost of food has taken a big bite out of many food budgets. Word Count:453
Why Going Cashless Makes Sense: Five Signs That Plastic Is Now More Preferred If your wallet is thinner, you're not alone. Thanks to the convenience, speed and security of payment cards, more Americans are lightening their load by simply carrying credit and debit cards instead of cash and checks. Word Count:543
Top Five Tips For Surviving A Down Economy Following a few easy steps can help keep your head above water during tough financial times. Word Count:445
Tips To Cut Home Energy Costs If you're looking to cut back on energy consumption, make sustainable choices and save up to 20 percent a year in heating and cooling costs, think about air sealing your home. Word Count:351
"Household CFOs" Take Charge Americans have found ways to take control of their household finances, even in tough economic times. Word Count:305
Free Online College Handbook Navigating the college admissions process and paying for a higher education just got easier. Word Count:250
Keeping Your Car Can Save You Money The right answer to the question "Should you keep the car or trade it in for a brand-new vehicle?" could help put many motorists on the road to economy. Word Count:426
New Hope For Treating A Common Condition There is encouraging news for the millions of Americans who now suffer from some form of mental illness. Word Count:379
Pass Tax-Free Wealth To Your Heirs With Single Premium Life If you're ever looking for a way to immediately increase the size of your estate, grow your money tax-deferred, pass wealth to your heirs tax-free and have funds available in case of a health emergency, you may care to consider single premium life insurance (SPL). Word Count:380
Choosing Between Generic And Brand Name Drugs Understanding the difference between generic and brand name drugs could be good for your wallet and your health. Word Count:422
Don't Let Bad Weather Dampen Your Vacation Plans Tips on how to have a safe and healthy vacation. Word Count:382
One Creative Kid Chef Could Win A $25,000 Scholarship Fund As parents prepare for the back-to-school season, packing school lunches such as the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a great way to stick to the family budget and satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Word Count:456
Weathering Rising Costs With Free Program Spiking energy costs are prompting many Americans to find ways to conserve energy. Word Count:330
Tips For Snagging A Cheap Travel Deal In Today's Economy Here are tips for finding the best airfare bargains. Word Count:397
Time Is Money: Save Both Remember, insurance isn't just about price. It's about service, too. Word Count:310
Healing Health Care For Small Business Some analysts say that small businesses are disproportionately burdened by health care costs. Word Count:364
Taking Pulse Of Voters On School Choice Issues Substantial support for school choice reforms cuts across major demographic subgroups. Word Count:273
Freelancing Becomes A Full-Time Career For anyone who considered freelance or independent contract work as projects to do in between jobs, it's time to think again. Word Count:434
Fuel-Saving Tips By following advice from car experts, you can still save a few dollars whenever you might be behind the wheel. Word Count:206
Seniors: How To Manage Prescription Drug Costs Simple steps to keep out-of-pocket costs in check. Word Count:385
Have You Checked Your Safe Deposit Box Lately? If you're like most Americans, you probably don't keep track of every single one of your assets on a regular basis. Word Count:428
Healthy Smiles Get An A+ Proper oral health is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. That's why many parents want their children to get a good grade when it comes to school-year dental care. Word Count:338
Keeping Boat Insurance Afloat In The Off Season Don't take a gamble on nothing bad happening. Word Count:279
A Bright Idea In Energy Saving There's an answer for those who feel spiral fluorescent lightbulbs produce a stark, unsightly light. Word Count:180
Tips For Medication Management Pharmacist Carrie Sacky answers questions about proper medication use. Word Count:434
Five Insider Secrets About Cell Phones Cell phone customers have many options-even if they've already signed a service contract. Word Count:393
Tips To Cut Campus Expenses In the current economy, making small changes to save money can mean a lot. Word Count:223
What Every Senior Needs To Know About Online Safety Safety tips for Web-savvy seniors. Word Count:373
Tips To Stretch Your Food Dollar Helpful tips to buy more with less. Word Count:433
Pay By The Day Save money on the cell phone bill. Word Count:571
Delivering Help Where It Is Needed One organization is helping patients get the medical care they need--including prescription medicines--after such natural disasters as floods, hurricanes and tornadoes. Word Count:382
Majority Of Retirees At Risk Of Outliving Retirement Assets Secure a steady source of guaranteed income in retirement. Word Count:404
Straight Talk About Drug Benefit Plans While drug benefit plans have become more common, there are still aspects of these benefits that some consumers can find confusing. Word Count:394
Preparing Yourself For Personal And Financial Emergencies It's no wonder the anxiety level of Americans has skyrocketed. Word Count:507
Managing Expenses To Maximize Experience Tried-and-true tips for keeping a handle on your travel expenses while ensuring your trip is one to remember. Word Count:441
How To Make Retirement Savings Last With life expectancies on the rise, many baby boomers are now focused on making their savings last through their retirement years. Word Count:397
A Cool Roof Is Hot Right Now Having the right color roof could save you some green on your energy bills. Word Count:448
Reverse Mortgages Provide Senior Citizens Facing Foreclosure With Options Learning more about reverse mortgages could make it easier to stay in your home during retirement. Word Count:538
Trimming Monthly Expenses There are some simple ways to limit monthly spending without drastically changing your lifestyle. Word Count:408
Give Yourself An Instant Raise By taking control of your paycheck, you can put more money in your pocket right away. Word Count:301
Fire Up The Barbecue--Great Grilling Ideas That Taste Good And Fit The Budget Here's a versatile, Mediterranean-inspired olive relish that can be made once and used throughout the week for a delicious, mouthwatering flavor. Word Count:347
Helping Women Have Healthy Relationships From quitting smoking to cutting fat from their diets--and even finding time to meditate--women are increasingly taking steps to remain happy and healthy. Word Count:343
Shopping Creatively At A Time Of Rising Grocery Prices Even though prices keep rising, you needn't feel low about your food budget. Word Count:353
Seven Simple Steps To Save For College The sooner you start saving for college, the more time your money will have to appreciate. Word Count:434
Money Talks For Newlyweds Married happiness can depend, to a large part, experts say, on something couples do before the wedding. Word Count:642
Is Your Dream Home In Mexico? For a growing number of Americans, it seems like the best place to invest their real estate dollars is the place where they have had the most fun. Word Count:610
Creating Sustainable, Alternative Fuels A new process for creating biofuel may provide a valuable step toward reducing dependency on petroleum-based fuels. Word Count:399
Tough Economic Times Challenge Small Businesses To Find New Ways To Cut Costs A growing number of small businesses are saving money through Internet-based phone service. Word Count:655
Beating A Down Housing Market Even tough markets can open the door to real estate opportunities--the key is to find ways to hedge your investment. Word Count:388
Cleaner, More Fuel-Efficient Transportation A new EPA program helps drivers choose more environmentally friendly vehicles. Word Count:406
Ask The Right Questions And Minimize Frustration Ask these questions today to avoid insurance headaches tomorrow. Word Count:220
Tips On Buying A Foreclosed Property Challenging times in the U.S. real estate market have created opportunity for some. That's because a growing number of homebuyers are considering purchasing a property that's in foreclosure. Word Count:427
Tips for Surviving Tough Financial Times Managing your finances during a thriving economy can be difficult, but doing so during a time of market volatility can be downright scary. To help you maintain your financial confidence during this uneasy time, personal finance guru Suze Orman shares some useful tips. Word Count:326
Declare Your Independence Understanding the differences among types of insurance agents can make a big difference to your bottom line. Word Count:326
From Midwest Flood Zones To The Used-Car Market Cars damaged in the Midwest floods could end up for sale thousands of miles away. Word Count:450
Finding Relief For Fuel-Weary Budgets Rising fuel prices are causing consumers to change more than just their driving habits. Word Count:287
Private Student Loans: How To Spot Deceptive Offers Pay attention to college loans. Word Count:471
Motorists Turn To GasSaving Ideas Surprising to many motorists is that the difference between a car that gets 20 mpg and one that gets 30 mpg amounts to $1,125 a year. Word Count:350
Track Gas Dollars For Taxes There are ways to go the distance when it comes to countering the high cost of gas. Word Count:179
Stretching Your Vacation Dollar Cash-strapped vacationers have found a way to take a break from the slumping dollar. Word Count:405
Cutting The Cost Of Electricity While home energy costs are up nearly 15 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, you don't have to get hot under the collar over energy bills. Word Count:366
Want Better Gas Mileage? Do What Air Force One Does You'd think it was a state secret or something, but whoever's been filling the tires on Air Force One already knows how to lower the painfully high cost of driving: nitrogen. Word Count:406
Tips For Fueling Your Frequent Traveler Points And Miles As traveling becomes more expensive, many people find ways to decrease the cost of their vacation. Word Count:658
Most Americans Admit To Driving Whlle Distracted Feel like you're the only one on the road not talking on a cell phone? Odds are, you're probably right. Word Count:412
Building Social Capital Pays Real Dividends Networking is more than just shaking hands and passing out business cards. According to the authors of "The 29% Solution," networking is really about building your social capital-and it's a skill that can be acquired. Word Count:399
Batting Average Versus Credit Scores There are proven methods to improve your credit score. Word Count:551
Consumers Getting Squeezed At The Pump Should Look Under The Hood For Relief From Gas Prices Since gas prices may not be on the decline anytime soon, there are some ways consumers can save money at the pump. Word Count:421
How To Look Your Best On A Budget Looking your best and staying on budget can be easier than many people realize when you know the best ways to properly care for the clothing you have. Word Count:335
Think Gas Prices Are Heading Higher? Put The "Power" Back In Your Hands What if you'd been able to have locked in last year's-or, better yet, the previous year's-gas price instead of feeling like you're being gouged at the pump every time you now fill up? Word Count:423
An Unconventional Approach To Investing Gunderson doesn't believe one can take a cookie-cutter approach to wealth. Word Count:373
Be Environmentally Conscious And Save Here are 10 cost-effective tips for being more Earth friendly at home. Word Count:337
Keeping Your Money Safe When Traveling Many people believe that travel can be one of life's most rewarding experiences. Word Count:410
Higher Corn Demand Has Little Impact At Grocery Stores When it comes to the rising demand for corn, there is a negligible impact on the price of food, according to the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), citing experts in the field. Word Count:364
Family Budget Squeezed? Plug In To Eat Out If the current economic situation has put a damper on the family's "eating out" budget, don't despair. Word Count:410
Asthma Q And A With Jackie Joyner-Kersee And A Specialist Pharmacist Talking to your doctor and pharmacist about generics may offer significant cost savings. Word Count:793
Making Flood Insurance Affordable While over the past several years hurricanes have been growing stronger and more destructive, you can protect yourself and your family. Word Count:359
Mapping Out Affordable Road Trips Rising fuel costs don't have to mean putting the brakes on family road trips. Word Count:334
Trimming The Fat From Grocery Costs A little prep work can keep rising food costs from eating into your family budget. Word Count:294
Gas-Saving Tips To Reduce The Guzzle Gas prices are through the roof and are only expected to rise in the future, so it's more important than ever to learn how to conserve your gas dollars. Word Count:434
Love Payday? It's Only Going To Get Better American workers are being asked to put their two cents in on how they feel about how they are paid Word Count:289
Financial Management Tools Enable College Students To Manage Money To meet the needs of students looking to augment their financial management knowledge, financial services companies create new programs aimed at providing fuller levels of financial understanding. Word Count:429
Simple Tips To Recessionproof Your Health There are ways to safeguard your health care--and health--against economic downturns. Word Count:350
Recessionproof Your Finances Whether you call it a recession, a slowdown or simply a rough patch, turbulent financial times can be weathered. Word Count:407
Get Ready For Bike Season In Five Simple Steps Here are a few tips from the experts. Word Count:284
Make Your Next Trip Enjoyable And Affordable Going on vacation doesn't mean you have to leave savings behind. Word Count:407
The Ultimate Worldwide Shopping Guide In her latest book, "Where to Buy the Best of Everything: The Outspoken Guide for World Travelers and Online Shoppers," Suzy Gershman, legendary retail hunter and author of the popular "Born To Shop" series, lists and reviews nearly 1,000 stores and brands. Word Count:216
Financial Management Crucial To Small-Business Success Small businesses have distinct advantages when it comes to getting into good financial shape during hard economic times. Word Count:461
The Essentials On Social Security Retirement Benefits Make sense of Social Security benefits. Word Count:751
Simple Solutions To Combat Rising Food Prices Feeling the heat from skyrocketing food prices? Canned vegetables can help save money on grocery bills. Word Count:334
Flexible Spending Accounts Can Benefit Employers And Employees A growing number of small business owners are finding their companies can make use of a health and dependent care benefit designed to save money for both employees and business owners. Word Count:450
Summer Savings Tips With summer here, many consumers look forward to unwinding and enjoying the warm weather with family and friends--but it's also a great time to learn more about saving money. Word Count:432
Keeping Fido Safe On The Road Pet owners spend a whopping $40 billion on their furry friends each year. Word Count:200
Need Relief On Your Prescription Drug Costs? You may qualify! Word Count:339
Regular Car Maintenance Saves Gas, Future Repairs Regular maintenance may save you money at the pump and help to avoid a costly trip to the repair shop, while extending the life of one of your biggest investments. Word Count:692
Tips On Selecting Disability Insurance For many people, their ability to earn an income is their greatest financial asset. Word Count:382
Scholarship Program For Low-Income Students Determined To Succeed There's a scholarship program that recognizes students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their education. Word Count:368
Rx For Small Business Financial Health By using credit and debit cards, small businesses may streamline paperwork and receive payment more quickly. Word Count:706
Builders Bringing Eco-Friendly Features Home Good news for many homeowners is that you can save money and the environment when you conserve energy at home. Word Count:400
A Window Of Opportunity To Lower Your Home's Temperature...And Energy Bill As the weather gets warmer, homeowners and business people needn't get hot under the collar about the cost of cooling their homes or businesses. Word Count:528
Quick Fixes For Better Fuel Economy Hydrogen this, hybrid that. Diesel here, ethanol there. Word Count:417
Improve Your Financial Fitness With Direct Deposit Direct deposit can play an important role in achieving financial fitness. Word Count:429
Do The Math: Selling Your House In A Tough Market The key to selling your house in today's tough market might be to think like a retailer. Word Count:463
Thrifty And Tasty Tips To Help Stretch Your Meat Dollar There's good news for consumers who are trying to cook up ways to cope with higher food prices. Word Count:640
Beating Debt--With A Little Help From Your Friends It may soon pay to have friends and family--literally. Word Count:352
Helping Homeowners Stay In Their Houses Some families have found a way to insure against personal financial disaster that can put their homeownership at risk. Word Count:379
Finding An Off-Ramp On The Road To Foreclosure Mortgages are not unlike cars insofar as regular maintenence is the best way to avoid unexpected problems. Word Count:866