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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 2008

Page

12

Automatic savings urged to beat instant gratification

Carnegie Mellon researchers show instant rewards trigger the brain more than delayed gains. Experts advise automating savings through automatic transfers to emergency funds or retirement accounts. A reader credits annual savings of 1600 dollars from shopping quotes, and Joe Plemon invites success stories.

Carnegie Mellon University

Renting protection: questions on renter's insurance

Brent Stewart reports tips from insurers on what renters should ask before buying coverage. Key points cover property shared with roommates, valuables, replacement vs depreciated cost, liability and medical coverage, off premises protection, interim housing, and special cases like gifts.

Asking for permanent promotion after acting manager stint

A workplace coach suggests the employee can express interest in moving from acting manager to permanent leadership. State enjoyment of the acting role and desire for a formal management path, then await the regional manager's decision.

Solar powered gadgets boost green home trends

Solar chargers and appliances gain traction as a way to cut costs. Freeloader’s $60 portable charger powers phones cameras and music players via Solar Technology on eBay, while Home Depot offers solar outdoor lights from 30 to 284. Solar flashlights and calculators provide battery free use. BoGo’s solar flashlight sells around 25.

Stephanie Welbes Welbes Solar Technology eBay Home Depot

How Social Security Defines Disability for Benefits

The Social Security Administration states you must be unable to perform your past work and cannot adjust to other work due to a disabling condition. Your disability must last or be expected to last at least one year or result in death. Benefits cover total disability only, not partial or short-term cases.

George Loewenstein United States Larry Goldsmith Bishop Frank Aldridge Aldridge Insurance Co Murphysboro Aldridge Social Security

Saving on a Kitchen Renovation with Salvage and Basics

This Old House advice outlines buying gently used professional appliances without warranties, inspecting for repairs, and saving on granite by choosing a simple square edge. It notes cheaper dark wood flooring like oak with ebony stain and buying remnant stone for small projects while ordering extra boards for defects.

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