Let the Tapering Begin Rates on the Rise as Economy Improves
In the last week of May, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke hinted that the Fed would cut back on its "Quantitative Easing" program. QE was initiated in efforts to stimulate the economy by buying Treasuries and Bonds, and Bernanke's comments sent Stock and Bond markets reeling with volatility.
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Cooking Without Fire Cool Recipes for Summer By Kirk Leins
My grandmother had a saying. Anytime I'd prematurely bite into hot food and burn my mouth, she'd say, "So, what did you expect? It was cooked with fire."
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New Online Tool Reveals What Hospitals Charge Consumers can now look up average prices for 100 common services at hospitals across the country. By Cameron Huddleston, Kiplinger.com
Figuring out how much hospitals charge for various procedures just got a lot easier.
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''Mom, We're Bored!'' Summer Boredom Busters on a Budget
Summer camps are a great experience for kids, but according to the American Camp Association the average sleep-away camp can cost over $600 per week per child, and well over $2,000 for fancier tastes.
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Stress Solutions 5 Habits of Highly Relaxed People
You're probably too busy: Too many deadlines, too many activities and too many people demanding more of your time. We should treat stress just like the warning light on our dashboard–when it comes on, it's a good idea to pull over and figure out the problem. Read on for the latest stress relief techniques.
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Energy Vampire Hunters Gadgets That Reduce Your Summer Utility Bills
As much as ten percent of the cost to power electronics and household devices is wasted on vampire load, the energy consumed by plugged-in devices not in use. If your energy bill is making you sweat this summer, use these money saving gadgets to help keep you cool.
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