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Look for Small Steps to Survive Financially

(MCT)—If your financial world is rocky these days, consider the power of baby steps. If you learn to break a killer problem down into bite-size pieces, you can cope.


Hot Property: Ready to Leave This Pitt Stop

(MCT)—Brad Pitt has listed his gated Malibu beach house for $13.75 million. The view home he shares with actress Angelina Jolie sits on 1.26 bluff-top acres with a tennis court, a lap pool and access to the beach.


Do Your Part: 5 Chemicals to Avoid in Food

(MCT)—Food manufacturers aren’t going to advertise the fact that controversial chemicals are actually in their food. If you want to be informed and eat better, here are five chemicals to avoid in food so you can eat without worry.


Gray-Leafed Plants Offer Landscape Zeal

(MCT)—In a gardening world dominated by a sea of green, well-placed pockets of plants with silver and gray foliage can be striking. Whether you are looking for perennials, herbs or even shrubs there is a choice gray-leafed plant that will show out if you give it a chance.


Making Mealtimes with Toddlers Pleasant for All

(MCT)—Determined that her toddler finish a nutritious meal, a mom surrenders her iPhone and lets him play "Angry Birds" while she scoops avocado into his mouth. Many parents, particularly those with picky eaters, would empathize with that tactic.


The Frugal Traveler: How to See Venice on a Budget

(MCT)—History, architecture and some of the most impressive artwork in the world draw visitors to Venice, Italy, by the millions. A popular life-list destination, the city is considered prohibitively expensive by many travelers. However, it is possible to pinch a few


5 Tips to Prevent Identity Theft

(MCT)—As many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Identity thieves may use your personal information to access your financial accounts, open credit cards, even rent an apartment in your


Refresher: Who Are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?

(MCT)—Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are publicly traded companies that guarantee the majority of new mortgages in the U.S. They are key players in the government's foreclosure-prevention initiative—most notably, the Making Home Affordable program.


Do Your Part: Proper Disposal for Five Outdated Items

(MCT)—All of us are guilty of stashing away outdated items that we just don’t know what to do with. It could be VHS tapes or expired medicines or outdated phone books. Here are five of the most common outdated items we have stockpiled away and solutions to help you get rid of them the right way.


Tips for Struggling Homeowners

(MCT)—Struggling to make your mortgage payments? Already in default? Housing counselors say the most important advice is not to wait to get help. Read the notices and contact your lender or loan


The Basic Steps of Foreclosure

(MCT)—Fannie Mae has publicly assured homeowners going through foreclosure that they will be protected from losing their homes while applying for a federally funded loan modification. They can apply for a modification at any point before or during the


Tips to Help Homeowners Prepare for Hurricane Irene

The high winds associated with hurricanes can cause significant property damage in the form of falling trees, tree limbs and flying landscape debris. The key to minimizing your risk against property damage is storm preparedness.


Your Place: Is Mortar Repair a Do-It-Yourself Project?

(MCT)—Question: We have a brick and mortar edging on our driveway and steps leading up to the front door. The mortar needs repair. Is this something we can do ourselves, or should we have a professional do it?


Do Your Part: Reduce Exposure to BPA

(MCT)—What are the chances that you are buying and bringing BPA right into your own home? Probably pretty good, and there is reason to be concerned.


5 Ways to Help Hummingbirds during Their Fall Migration

Continue feeding hummingbirds in mid-August and September as they start their migration back to warmer climates. They do not migrate in flocks nor fly very high—mainly so they can see food sources along the way.



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