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Didn't File Your Taxes? You're Not Alone
 Missed the April 15 tax deadline? Don't panic. More than 9.2 million taxpayer accounts were recorded as delinquent for the 2009 tax year, according to a recent article. If you're delinquent with your taxes, you should anticipate penalties. Want to make it stop? We have the lowdown on what late filers should expect. Read more here.
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Consumers Are Cutting The Cable Cord
 On the prowl for a cable and satellite alternative? Time to join the bandwagon. A recent report
issued by The Convergence Consulting Group claims that 800,000
Americans have "cut the cord" over the last two years on their cable
television and now watch their TV online using services such as
Netflix, Hulu and iTunes. And, that number is expected to double by next year, growing to 1.6 million households by the end of 2011. Is it time to pull the plug on your cable? Learn more here.
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Study:  Teens Are Infatuated With Texting
Teens obsessed with texting? Go figure. A recent survey by Pew Internet
suggests
that daily text messaging among American teens have skyrocketed in the
past 18 months, jumping from 38 percent in Feb. 2008 to 54 percent in
Sept. 2009. And, get this, half of the teens surveyed send 50 or more
text messages a day, or 1,500 texts a month, according to the report. Click here for the lowdown.
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Tips To Curb Your Outdoor Energy Usage
 Yep, the heat is on but don't let the warmer temperatures burn a hole in your wallet. Keeping up on your home's exterior is key when evaluating how to save on your electric bill. Thanks to energy advocacy group, we've compiled some energy saving tips for your outdoor environment. Learn more here.
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Avoid These Three Life Insurance Mistakes
 Buying a life insurance policy is one of the most important steps you
can take to protect your family's financial future. It can also be one
of the most confusing tasks. The three mistakes to avoid when buying a life insurance policy? Read more
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