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Earned Income Tax Credit boosted

Working families will see a boost in their Earned Income Tax Credit when they file their 2009 tax return. These tax changes will be a welcome relief to families struggling through the economic crisis. Read more

Surviving these tough economic times

Online or on paper, this publication offers information and tips on saving money around your home, choosing credit, protecting yourself against identity theft, Missouri landlord-tenant law, food prices, health care and relationship issues. Read more

Care needed for holiday greenery

Proper care of holiday greenery can keep your decorations looking fresh longer and avoid them from becoming potential fire hazards. Read more

News

  • Tuesday, February 9, 2010
    COLUMBIA, Mo. –While thought of as a summer energy saver, windbreaks can reduce winter fuel consumption by 10 to 25 percent, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist.
  • Thursday, January 14, 2010
    MARSHFIELD, Mo. –Buyers trying to reduce winter heating costs should closely examine claims by manufacturers of infrared space heaters, said a University of Missouri Extension natural resource engineering specialist.
  • Monday, January 11, 2010
    MARSHFIELD, Mo. – Safety is always important when using ladders, especially when using them outside in snowy or icy conditions, said a University of Missouri Extension safety expert.
  • Monday, January 11, 2010
    MARSHFIELD, Mo. – Unwanted icicles hanging from the roof are a warning sign of ice dams, which can inflict considerable interior and exterior damage to your home.
  • Tuesday, January 5, 2010
    COLUMBIA, Mo. – Temperatures hovering near zero could mean problems with frozen water lines. Homeowners should take precautions to prevent pipes from freezing and know to how to thaw frozen pipes safely, according to University of Missouri Extension experts.
  • Tuesday, January 5, 2010
    COLUMBIA, Mo. –Frigid weather across the Midwest puts the elderly at special risk, said a University of Missouri Extension safety specialist.

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