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Spring forward. There never seems to be enough reminders. So here’s one more . . . daylight saving time begins Sunday at 2 a.m. If it feels early, here’s why: daylight saving time is four weeks longer now, thanks to the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The act extended daylight saving time with hopes that it would save 10,000 barrels of oil each day through reduced use of power by businesses during daylight hours.
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Tips to curb spending. Perhaps tax time has you scurrying to put together some cash or an upcoming vacation dictates the need to tighten the family budget. Regardless the reason, everyone wants to boost savings. So here are three ideas from Smart Money magazine ().
Pick a friendlier credit card. Experts say finding the right card can save thousands of dollars a year. You can compare options using such sites as or to make sure you have the best card for your financial situation and spending habits.
Hunt for coupon codes. More and more retailers are offering coupon codes to boost customer loyalty. To find them, do a Web search on the store name and “code.”
Haggle. Experts say that in a down economy, shoppers absolutely should negotiate the price of big-ticket purchases. In most cases, all you have to do is ask whether a better price might be available. According to a survey, for instance, nearly two-thirds of landlords would lower rent or give a month or more free to retain tenants.
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Kids’ garage-door safety. Parents must teach little ones that garage doors are not toys, according to . Without proper supervision, this is one area of the home that can be hazardous or even deadly to children. Follow these steps to help ensure children are safe around the garage door.
Garage doors are heavy. Teach kids never to stand, run or play under or near any garage door, especially when the door is open or moving.
Garage door openers are for adults. Teach kids never to play with the button on the wall that opens and closes the garage door. The same is true of remote-control garage door openers.
Protect little fingers and hands by teaching kids never to touch any part of a moving garage door.
