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This is Your Brain on Technology
By jillb at 8 July, 2009, 12:00 am
What did people do with their time 20 years ago? How did we ever manage without personal computers, the Internet, cell phones, iPods and 24 hour cable news? The technological landscape is vastly different these days and scientist are wondering just what that means for our brains.
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Cutting Back is the New Chic
By jillb at 1 July, 2009, 12:00 am
Is saving money good or bad? Are do-it-yourselfers virtuous or ruining the economy? Is bringing lunch to work an act of treason? While there are certainly plenty of Americans struggling to make ends meet, there is also evidence that nearly all Americans have cut back on spending–whether they need to or not. Grandmother would be proud, but Uncle Sam is not too thrilled.
Read More >>Least Risky Markets to Invest in Real Estate
By jillb at 30 June, 2009, 12:00 am
Savvy investors across the U.S. have been watching the real estate market to see which ones look like they will soon hit bottom and begin bouncing back from all the foreclosures. There are several that are experiencing either a slowdown in falling prices or are bouncing back already. These are the markets that are the least risky to invest in real estate.
Read More >>Do It Yourself Home Repair–Find Everything You Need Online
By jillb at 23 June, 2009, 12:00 am
As any homeowner will tell you, home maintenance can get expensive, and fast. While not every home maintenance issue can be handled on your own, a lot of them can and step-by-step instructions can be found in a wide variety of places online, for those of us who aren’t naturally inclined to such things. Here are just a few of the many websites dedicated specifically to do-it-yourself tips.
Read More >>Obama and Bernanke Weigh in on the Economy
By jillb at 16 June, 2009, 12:00 am
In separate speeches both President Obama and Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke gave assessments of the nation’s economic health. The venues may have been different, but their views are essentially the same: the economy is starting to show tiny signs of recovery, but the road back to prosperity is still a long one.
Read More >>If Treasury Can’t Stabilize the Housing Market, Maybe Immigration Can
By jillb at 19 May, 2009, 12:00 am
After trying to help Americans pay their first mortgages, the Obama administration is now going to tackle second mortgages. This latest effort to address the housing crisis offers incentives to mortgage lenders to lower interest rates of so called “piggyback” loans.
Read More >>Give Your Kids a Head Start for College
By jillb at 19 May, 2009, 12:00 am
The 529 plan was started in 1998; the name came from section 529 of the Internal Revenue Service, which created these savings plans. With the 529 plan parents can choose two options. The first is a savings program which allows students to use the full value of the account to any accredited college or university in the country, and some foreign institutions accept the plan.
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