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Thursday

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Tuesday

Top Five Tips For Surviving A Down Economy

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Following a few easy steps can help keep your head above water during tough financial times.

Even though we can't control when the economy goes into recession, dipping home prices or gas prices increasing, we can decide how we spend, save and invest our money. It's more important now than ever to make the right financial moves, so that regardless of what's going on with the economy, you're able to stay on top of your financial situation. MSN Money personal finance editor Liz Pulliam Weston offers the following advice to help you stay afloat during these tough economic times:

• Don't confuse your needs and wants. We have fewer needs (shelter, food, clothes, etc.) than wants (endless). Figuring out what we really need and how to get it for less can really help get finances in check. If you find yourself saying "I need a (whatever)," stop for a second and consider whether you really do. You probably don't have to live without it forever, but wait until you're in a comfortable enough financial situation before purchasing.

• Getting the big stuff right. If your mortgage or rent payment eats up much more than 30 percent of your gross income or your vehicle costs you more than 10 percent (including financing, repairs and gas), you're probably overspending on the "big stuff" in your life. Try using the Home Affordability Calculator on MSN Money to get a realistic look at what's truly manageable.

• Get out of debt. Whether you meant to do it or not, there's no excuse for carrying credit card debt. It costs you a ton of money in interest and puts you at the mercy of the credit card companies. If you can't pay your bill in full, it's time to put that card away. Pay over the minimum and plan to pay it off entirely before using any of your credit cards again.

• Track your spending. It's not the most fun, but keep track of every nickel you spend for at least two weeks. You'll learn why and how your money is disappearing. Once you can see where your money is going, you can find ways to keep more of it in your pocket.

• Set up an emergency fund. A $500 cushion is something that just about everyone can come up with and it can really be a lifesaver. You never know what can happen tomorrow, and having some savings set aside will help keep you from going further into credit card debt or searching for high-interest alternatives such as payday loans.

Tips For Snagging A Cheap Travel Deal In Today's Economy

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Frugal travelers, listen up: Prices for air travel are not that high these days and are in some cases actually lower than they were just six months ago. There are still plenty of great airfare deals available, so you can take that trip your family has been talking about. To find the best deal, you just have to be flexible and know where to look.

According to Travelnomics, a new report from Cheapflights.com, a Web site that helps people find cheap flight deals to destinations around the world, prices are just 4 percent higher than they were six month ago-even though airlines are actually paying 40 percent more for fuel. With data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the U.S. Department of Transportation and analysis from industry experts, found that flying isn't as expensive as travelers think. You can still get a great deal!

"Good deals do exist; don't let today's gloom and doom news get you down and discourage you from taking that well-deserved vacation with your family," said bargain travel expert Carl Schwartz. "By taking the time to search for a deal, you will find something that works for you. Keeping your options open will go a long way toward finding something that makes everyone happy without breaking the bank."

Here are tips for finding the best airfare bargains in today's economy:

1) Be flexible on travel dates. The first flights of the day-along with flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays-generally tend to cost less than their evening or Monday/Thursday/Friday counterparts.

2) Consider alternate but similar destinations. For example, if you're looking for a warm coastal destination to simply relax poolside and drink cocktails, check out places such as the Dominican Republic or Puerto Rico, where the U.S. dollar is still strong and flights are generally less expensive, instead of pricier Caribbean destinations.

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3) Check the one-way fares. In some cases, you can find a cheaper flight by booking two one- way tickets. This is usually the case if you aren't planning on staying more than three nights or are planning a Saturday night stay.
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4) Sign up for multiple "deals" newsletters. The weekly "Trips and Tips" e-mail from Cheapflights, for example, has news and deals including cheap airfares, vacation packages, short breaks and hotel stays.

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Twenty Hours of Caregiving Provided Free to Veterans and their Families from Homewatch CareGivers “We Care for Veterans” National Program

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Retail Secrets thinks this is something very good to help out disabled troops and their families.

To honor U.S. military personnel for their service and sacrifice, Homewatch CareGivers, the largest and most experienced international franchise provider of in-home care, is offering up to 20 hours of free in-home care to disabled U.S. military veterans of any conflict—from World War II and Korea to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq—through its “We Care for Veterans” program.

“We know that many family members act as caregivers for returning disabled military, and they are often responsible for childcare as well as elder care,” said Leann Reynolds, president, Homewatch CareGivers. “We hope our donation of in-home care can directly help meet the care needs of veterans or benefits family caregivers by giving them time for themselves or support for their daily duties.”

An estimated 10,000 disabled veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts depend on their parents, who are “boomers” and older, to be their caregivers, according to the Wounded Warrior Project, The Military Family Network and Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes.

Service members can sign up for “We Care for Veterans” now through November, 2008 by visiting www.homewatchcaregivers.com where program details are posted or calling toll-free 1-800-777-9770. The program is available to one veteran per location and is issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Care can be secured for any use that falls within the parameters of each Homewatch CareGivers existing service offering and applicants must be signed up for “We Care for Veterans” by Nov. 30, 2008.