Counting dollars instead of calories

Think east versus west, the Yankees versus the Dodgers, Manhattan versus Hollywood.  New York, N.Y., and Los Angeles, Calif., boast many differences, but they have one thing in common:  Many of their residents don’t have enough life insurance to protect their families.

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Thinking about refinancing? You’re not alone.

Were you a last minute tax filer because you owed more money to the federal or state government, and you just do not have it to give?  If so don’t worry; you have company.  Millions of Americans are struggling to make ends meet.  Many are making the tough choice of which bills to pay or not between food on the table, medicine, utilities, and a mortgage/rent payment.  If you own a home, you have options.  One could be to refinance your home. 

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Upscale Goes Green: Homeowners Focus Increasingly on Sustainable Energy, Renewable Building Material

Green builder, Laurey Wyble (left) at her booth at the 2007 Michigan State University Spring Home and Garden Show.

At Laurey Wyble Custom Builder they feel that it is their responsibility to our planet, as well as future generations to take care of what we have been given.

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Opening a Small Business? Don’t Give Up Financial Security

If you’re considering joining these ranks, you’ve got a lot to be excited about, and you may be prepared to make large sacrifices to help your business succeed. But there’s one sacrifice you don’t have to make: your financial security.

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Protect Yourself With Renter’s Insurance

So, you are renting an apartment for school? Protect yourself from fire and theft.  Renters’ insurance should be considered for college students living on their own.

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MCB Places in the “Down by the River Chili Cookoff”

Thousands of chiliheads toured the riverside Board of Water and Light (BWL) Chili Cook-Off to sample more than 2,000 gallons of chili and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

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