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Splurge vs. save: Which home improvement projects are worth the expense?

Sadac Israel — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:21:40 +0000

Splurge vs. save: Which home improvement projects are worth the expense? (ARA) – There’s no place like home. It’s this sense of pride that drives so many of us to embark on home improvement projects each year, some of which can be extensive and expensive. Before investing in any project, there are several things you [...]

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Budget Checkup: 5 Tips To Fine-Tune Your Finances

Sadac Israel — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:18:34 +0000

(NAPSI)—With a new year in full swing, self-evaluation is likely a common theme in manyU.S.households. In this frame of mind, many families are likely to assess spending and saving habits, crafting a plan for better budgeting. When was the last time you took a serious look at your budget? If you’re due for a checkup, [...]

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Hot trends for spring home improvement projects

Sadac Israel — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:38:14 +0000

Hot trends for spring home improvement projects (ARA) – Warmer temperatures, green grass and increased daylight help shake off the winter blues and inspire home and yard improvements to spruce up your surroundings. Whether you’re remodeling to stay put, or putting your home on the market, consider home improvement and design trends as you plan [...]

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Tax Incentives Continue For Geothermal Systems

Sadac Israel — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:06:20 +0000

NAPSI)—Even as federal tax credits for traditional heating and cooling systems have decreased, incentives for geothermal systems remain considerably higher—at 30 percent of the installed cost of the system with no limit. In fact, homeowners can take advantage of the federal residential renewable energy tax credit through December 31, 2016. What’s more, the credit is [...]

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NEWS FOR OLDER AMERICANS

Sadac Israel — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:34:04 +0000

Energy Tips (NAPSI)—There’s a new resource to help keep older adults safe and warm during the cold weather months. A new brochure, “Winter Warmth and Safety: Home Energy Tips for Older Adults,” provides tips about preparing a home for winter weather and saving money on energy expenses, including: • Make sure your home is energy [...]

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How to keep your car running for years longer than most

Sadac Israel — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:40:28 +0000

How to keep your car running for years longer than most (ARA) – If you’ve been in an auto dealer’s showroom recently, you won’t be surprised to learn that the average price of a new car is approaching $30,000. While there’s no getting around the price you have to pay for a new automobile, there [...]

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Save money with an ‘enlightened’ roof – and decorate too

Sadac Israel — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:09:57 +0000

Save money with an ‘enlightened’ roof – and decorate too (ARA) – Enlightenment isn’t just a state of mind – it can also be an important energy-saving state of being for your home’s roof. By “enlightening” your roof, you can use less energy, save money, and dress up the interior of your home at the [...]

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Savings on Prescriptions

Sadac Israel — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:13:41 +0000

Savings on Prescriptions (ARA) – Patients looking to save money on their prescription medications are sometimes unaware of the resources available to them that can help ensure they get the medications their doctor prescribes at the appropriate co-pay. Those patients with health insurance that includes a prescription drug plan have access to certain brand and [...]

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Slowing the gas price roller coaster

Sadac Israel — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:27:33 +0000

Slowing the gas price roller coaster (ARA) – Gas prices are on a roller coaster ride again. A bargain these days is anything under $4 a gallon, which is especially difficult since it’s summer and everyone’s hitting the road for vacations. Inching closer is fall’s “back-to-school” drive cycle. In short, there is a lot of [...]

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Renovating your home? Renovate your insurance

Sadac Israel — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:14:35 +0000

Renovating your home? Renovate your insurance (ARA) – Whether you are upgrading a kitchen, adding on a master suite, or gutting a newly purchased structure, you need to reassess your insurance needs both before and after your renovation. It’s common to plan every major step of the renovation. But one thing that’s tough to plan [...]

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