Tips for saving money

Fall is a great time to get a hold of your finances. With the end of summer trips and outings, you may have a little more money to sock away so you won't go into debt during the holidays. Find answers to your questions about saving with ``66 Ways to Save Money,'' a publication from the fall edition of the Federal Citizen Information Center's (FCIC) Consumer Information Catalog.

Tips for keeping busy family life in balance during the school year

When the school year begins, many families find themselves strapped for time. With dinners to make, homework to do, soccer meets and ballet classes to attend, life gets hectic, fast.It doesn’t have to be so hard. We asked local families for their tried-and-true tips for saving time — and sanity — when school is in session.

Focus on fire safety

Tips for on-campus and off-campus housing The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urges students returning to campuses around the country and their parents to take the time to educate themselves on life-saving fire safety information. Thousands of fires occur each year in both on- and off-campus housing, many of which could have been easily prevented.

Saving the planet pledge by pledge

Holland sisters urge children around the world to join their club

6 steps for handling your 1st credit card wisely

A reader just got her first student credit card and wonders what to do with it once she's "done" with it. Our expert tells her, but not before offering some tips for using her card wisely.