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Unplug, Turn Off, Disconnect & Save Money!

Whether you believe the government's inflation numbers or not, it's safe to say the cost of everything is soaring.

We can't do too much about insurance, taxes or healthcare, but we can save money around the house.

Computers, printers and home stereos, even turned off can be energy drains if left plugged in. A power strip prevents that by allowing you to stop the flow of energy, even with appliances plugged into it.

Switching to a programmable thermostat to regulate heating and cooling when you're away or asleep can actually cut those energy bills by 10% to 20%.

And what about all those one-phone internet cable connections? They can really drain your checkbook.

www.usdtv.com, which is available in selected cities, offers a bundle of popular channels for just $20 a month.

All this might sound like chump change, but all that change can add up to big savings for you and your family.

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Child Savings Accounts

When opening a savings account for your child, make sure their Social Security number is used as the account's tax identification number. That way, as long as your child is under age 14, interest earned will be taxed at your child's lower tax rate, not at your tax rate. This rule holds true as long as your child earns less than $1,300 a year in interest.

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