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How The Fiscal Cliff Affects Moms

By | December 10th, 2012|Categories: Econo-YOU, Families & The Economy, Mom-o-nomics|Tags: , , , , , , |

Fiscal Cliff Affects Moms to the Tune of $4000 Think worrying about the fiscal cliff sounds is for people who aren't  constantly living on the edge? Well - these expenses could push us moms over. It seems you'll pay at least $2000 without blinking. But wait! Say you're married with two school-aged children and [...]

Apple Prices High for the Holiday

By | November 14th, 2012|Categories: Econo-YOU, Shopping & Money|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

As apple pie season approaches, prices for the fruit are heading sky high. Thanks to the smallest apple crop since the Apple prices are sky high. 1980s - whether was cold in Michigan and on the East Coast last spring, when those apple buds are supposed to appear - prices for all varieties are [...]

Christmas Lights that Save You Money

By | November 5th, 2012|Categories: Econo-YOU, Shopping & Money|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Use 70 percent less energy and your electric bill will seem like a gift from the utility company. BY THE HOME ECONOMIST    This holiday season, give less money to your power company and instead give more presents to your family by owning the kind of decrotive light strings wearing the "Energy Star" label. They use 70 percent less electricity and lower your electric bills [...]