Lifestyle Columns
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Mortgage Professor: Falling short on flood insurance Is borrower required to buy more coverage after lender’s mistake?Jul 09, 2011 12:00 am - Mortgages are complicated instruments subject to a myriad rules and regulations from the many private parties and government entities that are involved. With so much com...
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Grandparents aren’t the parentsJul 09, 2011 12:00 am - As a lot of us are finding out, being grandparents is a whole lot different from being parents. Some of us even wind up in both categories at the same time — having gran...
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On homes and real estate: What lies ahead for home after spouse passes awayJul 09, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My husband passed away six months ago. While we were married, he bought our house in his name only. I have been paying the mortgage; however, my name is not on th...
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Super Handyman: Be safe in your yard this summerJul 08, 2011 12:00 am - A backyard should be your own private oasis. But between the pests, pools and other problems, it can be downright dangerous! Here are a few tips for creating safer and m...
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About Real Estate: New government loan program can help stave foreclosure, but homeowners must act quicklyJul 08, 2011 12:00 am - The Emergency Homeowners#146; Loan Program can provide up to $50,000 to financially troubled Americans, but the deadline to ask for the money is approaching soon...
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The nation’s housing: Banks ready for jumbo loan switchJul 08, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — How big a deal is the upcoming cutback in mortgage limits for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration? Will buyers and sellers who de...
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Keep Epsom salt on handJul 05, 2011 12:00 am - Epsom salt brings thoughts of a relaxing bath. you might pour it directly into your bath water or incorporate it into homemade bath salts or bath bombs. It can be used f...
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Tips for cooking favorite summer veggiesJul 05, 2011 12:00 am - What vegetable shouts summer? Corn tops my list. I can't wait until Illinois corn shows up at local markets. I may not like the corn bits that stick between my teeth as...
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Enjoy grilled vegetables hot or coldJul 05, 2011 12:00 am - Q. What kinds of vegetables are suitable for grilling? A. Some of the classic vegetable choices for grilling include asparagus, corn on the cob, onions, mushrooms, ...
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Ravioli for oneJul 05, 2011 12:00 am - Frozen cheese ravioli is one of the easiest desperate dinners for one. Delicious and delicate, frozen ravioli is available from several manufacturers. It’s fast, only ab...