How to plan budget-friendly family vacations
      Each year, parents nationwide take their children on vacations. More often than not, these vacations need to be planned far in advance, both to book all the necessary reservations and to ensure there's enough money saved to enjoy the trip.
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Stocking a cleaning station in the home
      It is my absolute pleasure to help everyone set up a cleaning station in their homes. A cleaning station will save you time and eliminate aggravation. This organized closet or open space area will have a place for all of your cleaning supplies.
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What's a Farmer to do? Pasture is gone & no hay
      Some beautiful spring days in March started our grasses growing and farmers were expecting a normal growing season. But on April 7 & 8th we had a devastating freeze that severely stunted our pasture and hay grasses. This was followed by a period of no measurable precipitation and livestock produce...
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Live Stylishly with B. Maxwell
      Brini Maxwell is a domestic diva who shares her secrets for living stylishly and graciously with people around the world. She began as an up-and-coming icon offering vintage tips and trade secrets through a cable access program that she filmed right out of her own Manhattan apartment.
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High electric bill? Get an energy audit
By Samantha Mazzotta
      Q: I read with interest the article about the homeowner with high electric usage. He is using 300 kilowatt hours more than his neighbor. But what about his total usage? A total energy audit of his home may provide some answers.The audit should focus particularly on electrical loads -- appliances, ...
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Tips for restoring credit
      Every young person has likely heard the warnings from parents or older friends and relatives: beware of credit cards and accruing significant debt. While such advice is common, it's rarely taken, as many young people find themselves fighting a difficult uphill battle against debt.
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Easy ways to hatch a terrific nest egg
      saving for retirement got you worried? You've probably heard bleak reports that Social Security will do little to take you through your golden years, particularly if you're used to living a certain lifestyle. That's why it's important to get in the habit of saving and investing to maximize the cha...
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Locking up the right student loan
      As education costs continue to escalate, parents with an eye on college tuition continue to look for ways to pay the tab. More and more, many parents are advising their children to stay in-state and look at public universities, where the tuition is lower and they'll be eligible for residency reduc...
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