Time is now for saving money and tax tips
Financial guidance covers budgeting, trimming fluff expenses, and tax credits. Experts advise setting realistic goals, using IRAs or 401(k)s, Kansas Learning Quest 529 plan, health savings accounts, and refinancing high interest debt. Emphasis on starting now, honest budgeting, and disciplined saving.
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Bush proposes five year Pell Grant increase to 4550
President Bush plans to raise the maximum Pell Grant by 500 over five years, reaching 4550 by 2010, an effort to ease tuition costs for low income students. The plan would push the annual award up by 100 each year, while a new federal budget faces domestic-cut pressure. Pell Grants are the largest form of government aid for college students.
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Kansas Senate backs marriage protection amendment
The Senate advanced a proposal to add a constitutional amendment on marriage to the ballot in April elections for city and school posts. Supporters argued the measure protects the 1867 state definition from challenges and preserves families, with Sen. Dennis Wilson of Overland Park urging the move as a safeguard against activist judges, while Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and others weighed in.
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Kansas Senate backs same sex marriage ban measure
The Kansas Senate approved 28 to 11 a proposed amendment to the state constitution to ban same sex marriage and prohibit civil unions for gay couples, sending the measure to the House. Lawmakers noted existing state law may shield marriage, while critics call the amendment discriminatory. The session also marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day week activities and included a Statehouse ceremony. Attorneys discussed education funding amid a school finance ruling with the clock ticking toward a April 12 deadline.
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Students Rally for Tsunami Aid Across Schools
Local students and staff launch a two week fundraiser for American Red Cross tsunami relief. St Catherine Hospital and Golden Plains Credit Union partner in Education help collect funds in jugs. Kenneth Henderson Middle plans its own South Asian Tsunami Aid Rally with Valentine sales.
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