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March 2009

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Debit-card 'skimming' scams from Consumer Reports
This article provides three tips to help you prevent your account data from being stolen.

It's tax season. Here are some tips from the IRS.

How to get the Recovery Rebate Credit Right

First-time homebuyers may be eligible for a tax credit. Check out the First-Time Homebuyer Credit Information Center.

Job related, debt related, and tax related "What if" scenarios and the possible tax impact.

February 2009

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Fitness for less: 4 low-cost ways to shape up
These tips from MayoClinic.com provide tips for ways to get fit without spending a lot of money.

Dealing with Clutter
This site provides tips for organizing and clearing the clutter. It's from University of Illinois Extension.

My Family Health Portrait
This tool from the Surgeon General can help you create a family health tree. Even though the tool is online, the information you enter is saved on your computer.

Blogs from the U.S. Government
This page lists blogs from U.S. federal agencies. Offerings include Fast Lane from the Department of Transportation, Energy Savers from the Department of Energy, Dipnote from the Department of State, and many more.

January 2009

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Did you recently get a new computer or other electronics and you don't know what to do with the old stuff. Then check out these sites:

Where Can I Donate or Recycle My Old Computer and Other Electronic Products? — This page from the Environmental Protection Agency can help you find a local program, manufacturer and retailer programs, and government-supported donation and recycling programs.

Electronics Reuse and Recycling Center from GreenerChoices.org — This site from Consumer Reports provides various information about what you can do with your old electronics including donating and recycling.

Federal Reserve Consumer Help
This site is loaded with information from the Federal Reserve Board. Learn more about checking accounts, credit reports, deposit insurance, electronic banking and more. Other sections include file a complaint, find an answer, and other resources.

Tax Tips for 2009
Beginning January 5th, the IRS will issue more than 70 tax tips through the April filing deadline. These easy-to-understand tips cover a wide range of topics.

December 2008

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Holiday Shopping, Circa 2008: Tips from the Federal Trade Commission
These holiday shopping tips from the FTC can help you stay within your budget.

Catalog Choice
This site can help you reduce the number of unwanted catalogs you receive.

Library of Congress Spotlight on Kids & Families
Explore this section of the Library of Congress site. Check out Today in History, Places in the News, Portals to the World, and much more.

Who Cares: Sources of Information About Health Care Products and Services
This site from the FTC provides information and resources for various health topics including products, services, scams and fraud.