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Squeezed by Sluggish Economy, Many Find Charity Begins at Home -- On the Computer

October 20, 2008



(ARA) - The downturn in the economy and rising food and gas prices are taking a toll on charities and non-profit organizations.

Soup kitchens, churches, international aid organizations and schools report donations of all kinds are down as folks struggle to make their own ends meet.  For the majority of Americans, giving cash to their favorite cause will be a hardship this year, and charity officials say they are seeing people in higher-income brackets needing food and supplies.  

That doesn’t mean, however, that there aren’t ways you can make a difference. One simple thing you can do to support your favorite charity or non-profit organization is log onto one of several charitable search engines that will donate money for every search you conduct, such as www.SearchandGive.com.

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Revealed: How and Where to Find this Holiday Season’s Biggest Deals

October 20, 2008





(ARA) – The holidays will be here before you know it, and with the current state of the economy, consumers may be wondering how they are going to afford to be festive this year.

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Five Financial Fitness Tips

October 20, 2008





(ARA) – The economy’s recent rollercoaster ride may make you feel like shouting “I want to get off.

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Helping Women at Every Life Stage Achieve Financial Success

October 20, 2008





(ARA) – How do you plan to spend retirement? Will you be doing all the things you wanted to do when you were younger but didn’t have the time or resources for, or will you be at the mailbox waiting for your welfa

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Include Life Insurance in Your ‘Must Have’ Budget

October 20, 2008





(ARA) - As you re-examine your monthly expenses to cover the escalating costs of food and fuel, it’s important to consider life insurance in your plans.

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Five Simple Steps to Boost Your Financial Confidence

October 20, 2008





(ARA) – Women are more involved than ever in financial decisions affecting their families. Today, they are taking the leading role in money matters for their households.

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