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Monthly Archives: April 2012

How To Use Newspapers To Kill Garden Weeds

Posted on April 16, 2012 by admin

Newspapers can be as effective as pesticides in stopping weed growth. Continue reading →

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Mortgage Rates Fall For Third Straight Week

Posted on April 13, 2012 by admin

After a brief surge north 4 percent last month, mortgage rates have settled back near their lowest levels of all-time. Continue reading →

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Tax Tips : What To Do With Your Tax Refund

Posted on April 12, 2012 by admin

The typical U.S. taxpayer will receive roughly $3,000 in federal income tax refunds this year, an average of $250 per month. What would you do with an extra $250 per month? Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Cities In Which To Raise A Family

Posted on April 11, 2012 by admin

Looking for a great place to raise a family? Forbes Magazine has a list that may help you. Continue reading →

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Is Hawaii Worth It?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by admin

Paradise awaits you. Photo by Joe Gill.   Honolulu magazine asked four families to share their thoughts on the big question “Is Hawaii Worth It?” The decision was a 50/50 split. The higher cost of living can sure dent the … Continue reading →

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Homes Get More Affordable On March Jobs Data

Posted on April 10, 2012 by admin

Last Friday, in its Non-Farm Payrolls report for the month of March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced 120,000 net new jobs created, plus combined revisions in the January and February reports of +4,000 jobs. Continue reading →

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Will my children want to move to Hawaii?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by admin

Who out there has wanted or dreamed of moving to Hawaii? Who out there has not because they do not want to take their children away from their comfort zone? This was one of the worries my wife and I … Continue reading →

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Build Your Own Rain Barrel To Save Money, Environment

Posted on April 9, 2012 by admin

According to the EPA, during summer months, lawn and garden watering account for roughly 40% of a typical home’s water use. Continue reading →

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Jobs Report Due Friday; Mortgage Rates Expected To Change

Posted on April 5, 2012 by admin

If you’re out shopping for a home this week, or trying to lock a mortgage rate, with Friday comes home affordability risk. Consider locking your mortgage rate today. Continue reading →

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Fed Minutes Causes Mortgage Rates To Rise Suddenly

Posted on April 4, 2012 by admin

The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its last FOMC meeting. Mortgage rates are rising on the news. Continue reading →

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