Before Marriage Should We Live Together to Save Money
A couple plans marriage next summer and debates living together now. Studies suggest higher divorce risk for couples who cohabit before marriage, while financial risks rise with shared accounts and debts. The author urges separate finances, joint budgeting, debt reduction, and clear communication, arguing to merge financially only after marriage.
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Yale
Columbia
The
Journal of Marriage and the Family
How COLA Sets 2008 Social Security Increase
The 2.3 percent January 2008 boost comes from the annual cost of living adjustment. COLA is based on the percentage rise in the CPI-W from the third quarter of the preceding year to the third quarter of the current year. The CPI-W is set by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and administered by the Social Security Administration.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Socialsecurity.gov
TV Tech Guide: Digital Transition and HDTV Buying Tips
The article explains the 2009 digital transition for TV signals and offers practical advice for shoppers. It notes that digital only broadcasts start February 2009 and emphasizes converter boxes for analog sets, satellite or cable users needing no changes, and coupon options for antenna users. It also highlights HDTV considerations and the role of service providers in signal conversion.
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David Young
Sound Room
St. Louis
America
Easi
Best Buy expert explains HDTV types and 720p value
Brian Greene of Best Buy Carbondale outlines HDTV options from 50 to 75 inch rear projection to wall hung LCD and plasma, clarifies 720p versus 1080i and 1080p. He notes interlaced i versus progressive p scanning, and argues 720p offers best current value for setup without future HDDVD or Blu ray upgrades.
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Brian Greene
Best Buy
Carbondale
Greene
BoomChair Boom Buddy targets tweens with plush seating
The BoomChair Boom Buddy offers VIP seating for kids to plug MP3 or CD players into 3 inch two way speakers built into the chair arms. A microsuede cushioned backrest creates a soft ergonomic seat turning any spot into a music ready hangout.
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Yourkidsdirect.com
Transition to all digital TV signals begins nationwide
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration outlines the Feb 17 2009 deadline for full power stations to switch from analog to digital. Digital broadcasting improves viewing options and frees spectrum for public safety. Over the air viewers with analog sets need a converter box to continue receiving signals after February 17 2009.
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The
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Ntia.doc
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