August 2011
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Give Your Children the Building Blocks to Home Ownership
7 Steps to a Solid Beginning
By Elizabeth Rose, CMPS, Speaker, Coach and Trainer
Owning a home is not only the American Dream, it is considered the strategic piece of a personal financial portfolio. According to the Federal Reserve Bank VIP Forum, people who own homes have greater net worth than those who rent.
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Is Your Cell Phone Bill Too High?
You could save hundreds of dollars a year if you switch to a no-contract plan.
By Lisa Gerstner, Kiplinger.com
Americans waste an average of nearly $350 a year on wireless service, according to BillShrink, a service that compares rates for phone plans, among other products. Most of the excess spending comes from overestimating how many voice minutes and text messages they need and underestimating how much data usage their plans should cover. It doesn't help that plans from the major wireless carriers make it difficult to balance voice, text and data offerings to get the best price.
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Yikes, Is It Time to Go Back to Work Already?
Choosing the Perfect Preschool for Your Infant
By Blythe Lipman, Author, Help! My Baby Came Without Instructions
Finding the perfect preschool for your infant can be really scary. How can you possibly trust another person with your precious bundle? You will be looking for a school where the infant care is the best, the school the cleanest, and the teachers experienced, warm and fuzzy.
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It's My Way or the Highway
Learning the Art of Compromising
By Trevor Kerrick
Compromise is something we all face at one point in our lives. The government has been facing such a situation recently, discussing whether or not to raise the debt ceiling. While the compromises you'll approach may not be as far-reaching as the one Washington has been facing, that doesn't mean you shouldn't be prepared.
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Bicycling
The Fun Fitness Solution
While this year's Tour de France may now be over, many Americans enjoy bicycling throughout the year. If you're an avid cyclist or even a weekend mountain biker, then you're well aware of everything the sport has to offer. If, on the other hand, it's been a while since your last bike ride, and you're looking for a way to put the fun back into exercising, or even commuting, then this article may be exactly what you need.
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You Say Tomato...
Making the Most of the Summer Harvest
By Kirk Leins
For tomato lovers everywhere, the summer months mark the time of year when this wonderful fruit is at its absolute tastiest. Whether a summertime tomato is harvested from a backyard garden or purchased from a quality purveyor, it is simply one of the finest fresh ingredients available to nearly every home chef.
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