(NAPSA)-HSBC-North America has a financial education Web site, YourMoneyCounts.com, which provides consumers with free information on a wide range of topics, from credit scores to homeownership preservation.
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Homeowners are putting their best foot forward to improve the curb appeal of their home while helping to protect the environment. They are redoing their driveways and walkways with permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP), which not only looks good, but allows water to filter through the pavement to migrate back into the ground. Visit www.icpi.org for more information.
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Roadside stands and farmers' markets abound across South Carolina at this time of year, and pick-your-own operations just add to the flavor as a family-fun activity. A good way to start an exploration is self-guided tours from the S.C. National Heritage Corridor (www.sc-heritagecorridor.org).
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Energy efficiency is one important way to lower monthly energy costs while keeping America's energy cleaner. To find out more about what you can do and how to make your energy concerns heard, visit https://www.ourenergy.coop.