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Training Reduces Auto Accidents In Elderly 
How can we make older drivers safer on the road? A new study contends that brain-training exercises may be the answer. Older people accounted for 15 percent of all traffic fatalities and 18 percent of all pedestrian deaths, according to a 2008 traffic safety report released by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis. Read more here.
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Heat Your Home On The Cheap This Winter
 It's getting chilly outside. Is your home ready for the frigid winter months? With energy costs at an all-time high, savings can be accumulated by making simple upgrades to your residence ... some with little to no cost. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, reducing drafts in your home can lower your energy costs from 5 to 30 percent. We've compiled the ways you can save this winter. Learn more here.
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Consumers Loosening Holiday Purse Strings
Ready to shop to 'til you drop? You're not alone. A recent report predicts that consumers are slightly loosening their holiday purse strings, but the ongoing economic tumult is inspiring frugal-minded shoppers to search for a bigger bang for their buck. While the forecast is improving, a Consumer Reports holiday shopping poll predicts that one in three American shoppers plan to spend less this holiday season. Read more here.
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How Much Food Does Your Family Waste?
 Grocery shopping only a minor expense? Think again. The average American family of four spends $9,200 a year on food, rounded to $10,000 when paper goods and personal-care products are added to the mix. How much of that food ends up in the trash? A new book called "American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of its Food" by Jonathan Bloom, there are several ways to curb food waste. Click here for the lowdown.
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Inside Consumer United :: Laura Odenthal
 Laura Odenthal currently works full-time as a Consumer United advocate, helping our members in New Jersey save money on their auto insurance. Originally from Long Island, NY, Odenthal graduated from UMass Amherst where she majored in journalism. Since joining the Consumer United team back in September 2009, Odenthal watched both our staff and membership base grow tremendously and has made many friends in the process. Learn more here.
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