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DON'T BREAK THE BANK: Recession Survival
Tips for the Household Budget!
The beginning of the year is a time of New
Year's resolutions and an artificial restart for many of us. This
is a time taken to reflect on what goals we may want to achieve in the
year ahead. In many cases, financial security will be a primary
objective for individual households as the recession continues through
2010. Many people are grateful for the gradual
stabilization that is taking place, and they remain cautiously hopeful
for the recovery of the economy. Although the majority of us do not
have direct influence on the big companies and banks, we do control how
we run our individual households, and many of us will be tightening
our spending budgets and looking for ways to save. In this article, we have provided some online resources for everything
from keeping a balanced budget to finding ways to shop a bit smarter.
WINTER DRIVING: Safety, Tips, &
the Law!
A little groundhog has told us to expect
another six weeks of winter! Already a tough season, many of us
experienced firsthand or saw news coverage of winter storms bringing
cities and counties to a virtual standstill. Whether you live in a
snow weather state or are just getting your first taste of a winter
filled with the white stuff, snow and other winter weather
can drastically effect your ability to get around and keep to your
plans. Learning some basic driving safety measures and coping tips
can help alleviate some of the aggravation. Also, although varying
by state, understanding winter related laws or the way laws are interpreted
to include winter conditions, is vital to enjoying a safe winter.
In this article, we offer useful safety information we hope keeps you
safe and warm this winter.
WINTER
SAFETY: Simple, Quick Safety Checklist for the Home!
Winter brings many different
celebrations, and during these various festivities we host gatherings,
welcome guests, and decorate our homes for this special
season. If you have children, pets, or house guests, you may want to consider some general safety tips. Even if you aren't hosting an event but will be using winter items, such as a fireplace, this article
offers helpful tips and a simple, quick safety checklist for your winter fun!
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