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Facing Foreclosure? Know Your Deductions and Credits

According to NPR, more than half the nation saw a spike in foreclosures last month. With more and more homeowners facing foreclosures, experts at The Tax Institute at H&R Block offer the following information on credits and deductions, which can provide assistance


On Nutrition: Sugar Questions

(MCT)—As we wind down National Nutrition Month, this question from a reader deserves attention: “Please help me. My husband and I are trying to do a “no-sugar” (diet) but we are confused. Everything we eat has sugar in it.


Container Gardens Done Right: Make Your Garden Look Polished and Planned

(MCT)—In theory, containers overflowing with flowers, herbs, grasses and vegetables can transform balconies and porches into green and leafy garden retreats. In reality, the effect is often closer to “Patio dotted with random plants.”


Real Estate Q&A: Short Sale Doesn’t Rule Out New Purchase

(MCT)—QUESTION: We began our short sale on our condo last year, and we’re still not finished. We were initially told that if we are current on our payments and our short sale is complete, we would be able to purchase another home without a problem. Is this true?


10 Tips for Cruising with Kids

(MCT)—Planning a cruise with kids in tow? Here’s some wisdom gleaned from a recent jaunt through the Caribbean on Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas. Note: All cruise lines and cruise ships are different, so be sure to research what your ship offers before setting sail. 1. Consider a suite. If you have older teens or more than two children, you may be looking at booking


Big Screen Bungalows: 5 Unrealistic New York City Apartments

Op-ed—A born and bred New York City boy, I love real estate, and have seen thousands of apartments throughout the years. New York is the greatest city in the world, and I am raising my kids in the city—but the reality of New York life is rarely as glamorous as it’s portrayed in the media.


Do Your Part: Top 7 Secrets to Commuting by Bike

(MCT)—Do you wince when you fill up your gas tank? Don’t expect the pain at the pump to end anytime soon. That makes it the right time to grab your bike and use it to get to work and run errands. You’ll save money and Do Your Part for the planet at the same time. To make sure you have everything you need to get started, I’m collaborating with Ellen Stoune, former president of the Rock Hill Bicycle Club in South Carolina to share our “Top 7 Secrets to Commuting by Bike.”


Economic Indicators Show Uptick

(MCT)—Does the economic recovery actually have legs? Long ones, according to the Conference Board, whose index of leading economic indicators (including jobless claims) continued to perk up in February in the biggest increase in nearly a year.


Real Estate Q&A: How Buyers Can Complicate a Short Sale

(MCT)—Two weeks ago, I wrote about mistakes sellers make to kill short sales. Buyers also end up ruining these deals or making things more difficult than they need to be. Here’s what they need to avoid:


The Frugal Traveler: Get an Affordable Taste of Olympic Adventure

(MCT)—The upcoming London Olympics have many searching for sportier vacations. Park City, Utah, home to numerous high-altitude competitions during the Salt Lake games, offers a world-class getaway with an authentic Olympic vibe.


Natural Foods: Eating up the Trends

(MCT)—Remember chia pets? Rinsing your hair with beer? Food that’s just food—no soy protein isolate, xanthan gum, red dye No. 40 or mystery ingredients from the Amazon rain forest?


Bright Futures: Author Offers Tips to Get Your Teen Reading

Being able to read well is more important than ever for young adults to achieve economic success. But more than 60 percent of middle and high school students score below “proficient” in reading achievement, according to a December 2011 report


Clear Writing: It’s All about the Reader

With the recent focus on reviving the economy by nurturing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students, one might conclude there’s little economic value in honing a basic skill like writing.


Scam Watch: IRS warns of Tax-Refund Schemes

(MCT)—Here is a roundup of alleged cons, frauds and schemes to watch out for this tax season. Tax Refunds As the tax-filing deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service said consumers should watch out for scam artists who offer to help them obtain tax refunds through the filing of bogus returns.


The Frugal Traveler: Wales Offers Striking, Affordable European Vacation

(MCT)—Searching for a scenic and unusual vacation? Wales is a winner. Accessible countryside, commanding castles and numerous archaeological attractions make this European destination worthy of your tourist time. It’s also the birthplace of poet Dylan Thomas,


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