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By Karen Poff on Jan 5, 12:00 AM
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Each new year many of us start out with good intentions of making great improvements in our lives. Yet, a month or two into the effort, we find ourselves back into the old routines wondering why we "failed" again.
By Karen Poff on Oct 31, 2:00 PM
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When the worst of the storm is over, everyone is tempted to breathe a sigh of relief. But many cases of illness and injury actually occur after a natural disaster, as people return to their homes and go through the clean-up process. Take the following precautions to protect yourself and your family:
By Karen Poff on Aug 3, 12:00 AM
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Virginia's "sales tax holiday" the first weekend in August can make these expenses a little more affordable for families. But this year, to make the shopping experience even more enticing, retailers have created "Back-to-School Saturday," slated for Aug. 11.
By Karen Poff on Jul 2, 4:45 PM
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Do you ever wonder where to turn for answers to your financial questions? There are many sources of information available. But proven, reliable, non-biased information can be hard to find.
By Karen Poff on Jun 13, 9:46 AM
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Are you one of the many people who are annoyed by a constant barrage of pre-approved credit offers? If so, you'll be glad to know there is a solution to the problem.
By Karen Poff on May 24, 12:00 AM
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Many of us don't give much thought to where our drinking water comes from. We just turn on the faucet, the water comes out, and we drink or cook with it. Some of us filter it through a pitcher to make it "taste better." But how often do we consider the more important question of whether or not it is safe to drink?
By Karen Poff on Apr 10, 12:43 PM
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In the aftermath of tax preparation, you may be wondering how you'll be able to survive in the ever-increasing sea of paperwork. From one packrat to another, I know how difficult it is to part with paperwork you are afraid you might need someday. But you really don't need to keep all of it forever. Here are some tips to help you reduce paperwork to a more manageable lake or pond:
By Karen Poff on Feb 27, 1:15 PM
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Some people have already filed their 2011 taxes, while others are still in the middle of preparing their returns. No matter which category fits your situation, these tax tips from the IRS are worth reading.
By Karen Poff on Feb 6, 9:59 AM
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The advertisements for tax services around this time of year often come with an offer of a refund anticipation loan. They might have a different name such as "Rapid Refund" or "Fast Cash," but the fine print will show that the "refund" is really a loan.
By Karen Poff on Jan 13, 11:50 AM
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Everyone has heard of homeowner's insurance. Mortgage companies require it when you purchase a home to ensure that the house will be covered. Fortunately, homeowner's insurance also protects the personal property in the home, which benefits the homeowner, too.
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