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The Latest News From The
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Insurance Ratings |
A new
national study of satisfaction ratings
conducted by Insure.com provides a
comprehensive view of how consumers feel
about the largest auto, home, health and
life insurance companies in the U.S.
In addition to the survey results,
Insure.com has released a Best Insurance
Companies tool which allows consumers to see
how their insurer measures up.
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The
case of the missing gas mileage
Contrary to common perception, the major
automakers have produced large increases in fuel efficiency through
better technology in recent decades. There’s just one catch: All
those advances have barely increased the mileage per gallon that
autos actually achieve on the road. Specifically, between 1980 and
2006, the average gas mileage of vehicles sold in the United States
increased by slightly more than 15 percent — a relatively modest
improvement.
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IRS Free File |
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Everyone can use Free File, either the
brand-name software offered by IRS’ commercial partners or
the online fillable forms. Individuals or families with 2011
adjusted gross incomes of $57,000 or less can use Free File
software. Free File Fillable Forms, the electronic version
of IRS paper forms, has no income restrictions. For
taxpayers whose incomes are more than $57,000, there’s Free
File Fillable Forms.
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Couponing Tip
of the Week #14 |
 Welcome
to Week 14 of “Couponing Tip of the Week”. Each week I will
share a Couponing Tip as well as a Quick and Easy Recipe.
I’ve been couponing for over 30 years and look forward to
sharing some of my knowledge and experience with you.
Did you know that our US Military Troops overseas can
use expired manufacturer coupons up to 6 months after the
expiration date?
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A
Muffin Makeover: Dispelling the Low-Fat-Is-Healthy
Myth
 Dozens
of studies, many from Harvard School of Public
Health researchers, have shown that low-fat diets
are no better for health than moderate- or high-fat
diets—and for many people, may be worse. To combat
this “low fat is best” myth, nutrition experts at
HSPH and chefs and registered dietitians at The
Culinary Institute of America have developed five
new muffin recipes that incorporate healthy fats and
whole grains, and use a lighter hand on the salt and
sugar.
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BabyCenter®
Announces Favorite (And least Favorite) Celebrity
Baby names of 2011
 Based
on responses from nearly 3,000 moms, BabyCenter
found that Victoria and David Beckham did the best
job in naming their little girl, Harper Seven. The
name Harper has already jumped an impressive 34
spots and is clearly parents’ favorite celebrity
name of the year. Also topping the list are Willow
Sage, the daughter of new parents Pink and Carey
Hart, and Aiden, son of Rod and Penny Lancaster
Stewart.
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Also In The News This
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New
Ford Escape Mirror ‘Sees Sound’ |
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This high-tech device was used for the first time on Escape
to reduce wind noise and deliver a quieter interior. The
mirror resembles a satellite dish with a microphone. The
mirror identifies “hot spots” where noise penetrates the
interior of the vehicle, allowing drivers to listen to music
or conversation inside the car instead of external noises.
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Living
with Depression - What You Need to Know |
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does someone you know constantly feel sad, empty, tired, or
have difficulty concentrating? Have you lost interest in
activities that once made you happy? Do you think you may be
depressed but don't know how to talk about it? If so, you
are not alone. More than 15 million Americans suffer from a
serious condition known as Major Depressive Disorder.
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Money: Javelin Announces the Top Ten Trends for 2012 |
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movement to switch banks will force consumers to choose:
fees or convenience? Occupy Wall Street protests, anger over
banking fees, and the rhetoric of election-year politics
will spur many Americans to consider dumping big banks in
favor of community banks and credit unions. Although smaller
FIs charge lower fees and have higher levels of customer
service, they typically cannot match giant banks in terms of
convenient 24/7 multichannel banking that features extensive
branch and ATM networks, online banking, bill pay, and
mobile banking.
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Choking game
prevalent among teens in Texas |
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Nearly one out of seven college students surveyed at a Texas
university has participated in the Choking Game, a dangerous
behavior where blood flow is deliberately cut off to the
brain in order to achieve a high, according to a study by
The Crime Victims' Institute at Sam Houston State
University.
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Holiday Activity Shows Americans were Willing to Engage and
Spend |
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January’s Consumer Reports Index, a measure of overall
consumer financial health, showed that the consumer’s
outlook is improving. Sentiment and employment numbers have
climbed, stress levels have diminished, financial
difficulties have moderated compared to past months, and the
strong retail performance of the holiday season is an
important marker that Americans may be willing to engage and
spend once again.
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Effects of Tamiflu
still uncertain |
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Two years after pharmaceutical giant Roche promised the BMJ
it would release key Tamiflu trial data for independent
scrutiny, the safety and effectiveness of this
anti-influenza drug remains uncertain, warn experts today.
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GM Explores Windows
of Opportunity |
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backseat boredom? DVD players and Game Boys are so five
years ago, but a new concept in rear seat entertainment
technology that uses the windows themselves could replace
squirminess and snoozing with interactive scribbling,
sweeping and pinching.
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Are you ready
to start the year on a firm financial footing? |
| Creating
and updating an inventory of your personal possessions is
one of the best ways to make the most of your homeowners or
renters insurance and now the Insurance Information
Institute has a new home inventory app to make the process
as simple as possible.
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Counterfeit
Super Bowl Tickets |
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The Better Business Bureau serving
Central Indiana suggests fans buy from a brick-and-mortar
business, in person, or from a trusted website and use a
protected credit card so there is a paper trail. The BBB
also warns against purchasing tickets via wire transfer. More |
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About Your
Computer |
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A Montana man got a call this
morning from “Microsoft.” Only the “employee” spoke
broken English with a heavy accent. He claimed the
consumer’s computer had gotten a virus. Would he
please go to this website so “Microsoft” could
remote into his computer and fix it.
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Food
Trucks Gaining Momentum, According to National Restaurant
Association Research
