Getting Your House Ready for Winter

Posted on October 1, 2007
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Did you know that the average American household spends $1,900 annually on energy bills? With the price of heating oil already on the rise you can bet that this year’s heating bills will hurt the monthly budget. The best way to save a few bucks each month — even if you don’t use oil/gas to heat your house — is to prepare your home for the harsh winter ahead. These general tips will help you battle your way through the winter without breaking the bank.



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Current Interest Rates for Online Savings

Posted on September 30, 2007
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Emigrant Direct:

Savings Account: 4.75%
CD (6 months to 10 years): 4.55%

ING Direct:

Savings Account: 4.30% APY
12 month CD: 4.9%

HSBC Direct:

Savings Account: 4.50%
6 month CD: 4.59%

Shopping - Start a Shopping Fund

Posted on September 18, 2007
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With the biggest shopping season of the year quickly approaching, will you be ready? With a mere few months before Christmas and even less time before Black Friday, this would be a good time to start putting some money back.

Start a “Shopping Fund”

If you are prepared, the holiday shopping season can be a delightful experience. Black Friday itself is a wonderul excuse to shop opportunity to buy winter clothes or even finish (or start?) your Christmas shopping. If you do not already have money set aside for clothes and other kinds of shopping, now would be a great time to start!



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