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Fight Childhood Obesity With Miami-Dade’s ‘Fit-to-Play’ Program
The Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Department has jumped into the county’s fight against childhood obesity.
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HOMEOWNERS FINDING SUCCESS IN APPEALING HIGH PROPERTY TAX BILLS
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By now you have probably received your estimated property tax bill and may be a bit sticker shocked.
CO-PAY CARDS HELP WITH HIGH RX DRUG COSTS
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With the sinking economy and soaring health care costs, many people are forced to make difficult choices between medicine and other necessities.
CONSUMERS SAVE WITH ‘SECONDARY MARKET’ DEALS
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Some say it’s the best-kept discount shopping secret that can save you hundreds of dollars on almost anything you buy.
FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS GROW IN POPULARITY ALONG WITH FLAKES
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Fair trade products are catching on in popularity as more and more consumers put their money where their conscience is.
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Many Americans have wills that cover most of their assets in the event of their death. But, far fewer have even considered what to do about their digital assets.
DOES PREPAID CAR MAINTENANCE SAVE MONEY?
New car buyers are often asked whether or not they want to purchase a “prepaid maintenance plan.” But are they worth the money?
HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE FOR PETS
Going under the knife for an ailment is always the last resort for almost anyone. So why should it be any different for your pet?
STUDENT LOAN DEBT CRUSHING COLLEGE DREAMS
Going to college is the dream of most parents for their children. But, as the recession continues to pinch pocketbooks and college costs continue to increase, the debt load students face now is rising to an almost unmanageable position.
EXPERTS: PAPERLESS RECEIPTS MAY HINDER ON PRIVACY
Paper or e-mail? That’s the new question consumers may be asked the next time they’re paying for something and the clerk offers a receipt.
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