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  • Being Prepared can Make the Difference for your Family

    Are you prepared for a natural disaster that would disrupt utilities, communication, and safety? Sadly, nearly every survey on the subject reveals that a majority of Americans are not prepared for a disaster.

    What do you need in your kit?

    How much water do you need?

    We answer those questions and talk about how to save money on them.

    FEMA and The American Red Cross have some great resources on the Internet that can help your family. The American Red Cross, in particular, has put together an online guide featuring three steps for preparing your home and family. You can access this guide at http://sa2.me/prepare. More

  • Dairy Life Hacks

    June is National Dairy Month. Check out these life hacks for dairy foods that go beyond cheese and crackers. More

  • To tip or not to tip – how to decide

    More and more these days, it seems that every place we go to eat, there’s an expectation that a monetary gratuity is deserved and/or expected. In an effort to uncomplicate the matter of tipping, we found some basic guidelines into the common practice of tipping. More

  • Are YOU the Security Breach?

    While the usual suspects of security breaches are card issuing companies, cell phone companies, government agencies, banking institutions, and other large corporations, there is an often overlooked source of security breaches – you. More

  • Financial theft through thin air

    Protecting your financial information and identity is a part of modern life. There are ways criminals can obtain your financial details without you ever even realizing you’re in danger. So how can you protect yourself? More

  • Slash movie theater prices

    Movie-goers have a love-hate relationship with movie theaters. Loving the big screen and hating the prices. But there is something you can do besides waiting for the DVD to come out. More

  • 11 Ways to think outside the box for more savings

    Acclaimed chef and food authority, Alton Brown, banishes any kitchen item that does not serve at least two functions. There are dozens of ideas that make use of inexpensive, common products to accomplish tasks around the house. More