There is just no place like home to save big on the cost of living. The cost of living has risen almost 80% over the past ten years. And homeowners are looking for ways to save on their living costs while getting ready to purchase their next home. Updating or creating a household budget can be
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01/09/2009
Our lives are complicated enough without con artists trying to separate us from our hard earned dollars. It can also be costly for victims of scams. Therefore, every taxpayer should be vigilant in protecting their financial, personal and tax information. Here are some tips to help you avoid fal
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01/02/2009
Utah's state officials are kicking around a $400 million plan that is designed to jump-start the state's economy. The plan will give more Utah residents a loan to buy a home. The effort will be funded by selling taxable bonds. Can such an effort be pulled off in today's market? That remains t
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12/24/2008
Many homeowners are finding that they can't afford to pay their mortgage payments. If you are one of the many, there is now a way to get a better deal from your lender. The process is complicated, but it is helping homeowners in need. Homeowners can now find several lenders with mortgage modifi
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12/19/2008
The holidays are the perfect time of year to give the gift of a new pet. For many people, it can be very exciting to bring home a new pet. But it's important to keep in mind that you and your new pet will need time to adjust to one another. I have some tips that I would like to share with you
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12/12/2008
Utah has recently replaced Connecticut as fifth in the nation's healthiest states. This is a move up for Utah in the United Health Foundations America's Health Rankings for 2008. Utah came in just behind Vermont , Hawaii , New Hampshire and Minnesota . The least healthy state on the list was L
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12/05/2008
Utah residents, get ready. Living in Salt Lake City and surrounding cities will soon get easier with a better way to commute. Utah voters have approved a quarter cent sales-tax increase to bring an express bus route to cities outside Salt Lake City . By spring, Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mount
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11/07/2008
So often we hear about the new trends in home efficiency and design. But, we never hear about the garage. Many homeowners tend to neglect this space and take it off their to-do list completely. For those in the market to sell their home, there are some garage trends that you should get familiar w
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10/10/2008
Wow, this is interesting. It is said that many unmarried women in Utah are considered old maids. It seems that children are taught, from an early age, that a woman's happiness depends on marrying and staying at home to raise the children. But, now there are several unmarried female business owner
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10/03/2008
Each year, Utah awards a teacher of the state with the Utah No Child Left Behind American Star of Teaching award. The award recognizes those great teachers who improve academic performance, making a difference in students' lives. This years award went to Eric Kern, who threw his hands in the air
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09/06/2008
