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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.

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.

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. 

News

• Windbreaks reduce winter heating bills
  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.
• Check out manufacturers’ claims when buying an infrared space heater
  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.
• Remember safety when using portable ladders
  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.
• Ice dams on the roof can damage your home
  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.
• MU expert recommends precautions to avoid frozen pipes
  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.
• Elderly at special risk during frigid weather
  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.

Web Sites

The following are general-interest home and consumer life Web sites from the University of Missouri. Browse the menu on the left for sites on more specific home and consumer life topics.

• College of Human Environmental Sciences
• Human Environmental Sciences Extension
• MissouriFamilies

Publications

You may be interested in these related publications:

• MP205, Extension Publications Catalog