February 2013
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Feb 13th
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Sign up to Get Your Federal Benefits...
If you receive your federal benefits by paper check, you’ll need to switch to electronic payments by March 1, 2013. The federal benefits affected are: Social Security Supplemental Security Income Veterans Affairs Railroad Retirement Board Office of Personnel Management Department of Labor (Black Lung) You have two options for receiving benefits electronically: 1. Direct Deposit: The...
Feb 13th
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Want to Know What Happened Today in History? →
The Library of Congress provides historical facts and images every day.
Feb 13th
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Feb 12th
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Double-Arm Transplant Helps Iraqi Vet
Image description: A team of surgeons at Johns Hopkins performs the hospital’s first double-arm transplant on former infantryman Brendan Marrocco. Photo couresty of the U.S. Amry. Former infantryman Brendan Marrocco lost both his arms and legs while serving in Iraq. However, after a successful double-arm transplant surgery, Marrocco has two arms again. The double-arm transplant was the...
Feb 12th
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Tips for Reducing Salt in Your Diet →
Most Americans consume more salt than they need. Find tips for reducing sodium in your diet.
Feb 12th
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Feb 11th
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Ability-to-Repay Rule Ensures You Can Afford Your...
When you apply for a mortgage, it can sometimes be hard to understand how much of a monthly payment you can afford. Oftentimes you have to factor in additional fees and property taxes that add to the base cost of your monthly payment. You can’t always rely on a mortgage broker or lender to ensure that you’re getting a responsbile loan that you can afford. That’s why the...
Feb 11th
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February is Children's Dental Health Month →
Share this guide with your kids to help them take care of their teeth.
Feb 11th
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Feb 8th
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Free Tax Return Preparation – See If You Qualify
Do you need help preparing your tax return? Learn about the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. VITA Program: If you make $51,000 or less, IRS-certified volunteers can inform you about tax credits for which you may qualify and prepare a basic tax return with electronic filing. TCE Program: If you are 60 years of age or older, you may...
Feb 8th
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What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Smoking? →
 
Feb 8th
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Feb 7th
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Going to College or Career School? Submit the...
The federal government provides more than $150 billion in grants, loans, and work-study funds to students each year. In order to get that money, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly called the FAFSA. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career...
Feb 7th
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February is African American History Month →
Find biographies, images and many other resources.
Feb 7th
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Feb 6th
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Post Office to Change Mail Delivery Service
Starting in August, the U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver first-class mail on Saturdays. First-class mail includes bills, catalogs, letters, cards and other general correspondence. Packages and express mail will still be delivered Saturdays. Mail will still be delivered to post office boxes on Saturdays, and Post Office locations currently open on Saturdays will remain open. The change...
Feb 6th
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One in 10 Teens Reported Abuse by a Significant... →
One in 10 teens reported abuse by a boyfriend or girlfriend last year. Teach your teen about healthy relationships.
Feb 6th
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Feb 5th
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Keep Your Heart Healthy – Free Publications, Risk...
February is American Heart Month. This annual observance reminds us that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but that there are steps we can take to reduce our risk. Use these resources to help you and your loved ones live healthier lives: Women’s Heart Health – Order Free Publications – Learn the signs of a heart attack in women; understand “good” and...
Feb 5th
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Eating Disorders can be Deadly →
Learn the signs of eating disorders and how they’re treated.
Feb 5th
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Feb 4th
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Project MyUSA Fellowship in Review
By Phil Ashlock, Ben Balter, Danny Chapman, Kara DeFrias, and Greg Gershman Over the years, you’ve probably filled in your name, address, and date of birth hundreds of times— while renewing your passport, applying for financial aid, filing your taxes, or completing any of the dozens of forms we all must fill out on a regular basis. We’d like to ask you to do that one more time… and then never...
Feb 4th
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Mobile App for Veterans Helps Them Connect with... →
Veterans now have their own social networking mobile app to help them find and support one another.
Feb 4th
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Feb 1st
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Prevent Fires in Your Home →
The majority of home fires occur during the winter months. Take a look at some precautions that will help to prevent fires caused by portable heaters, wood stoves, fireplaces, generators, and candles. You’ll also find reminders about smoke alarms and the importance of having a home escape plan.
Feb 1st
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What You Need to Know about the 2013 Tax Season
When it comes to tax season, every year is a little different. Laws change, some benefits kick in while others end, and natural disasters can have an impact on your tax return. The deadline for filing your taxes is April 15, 2013. While this is the normal deadline, there are some important new things you should know for the 2013 tax season. Tax Season Started Late This Year The 2013 tax season...
Feb 1st
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January 2013
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Jan 31st
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Use IRS Free File to Do Your Federal Taxes for...
By Nancy Mathis, Internal Revenue Service Looking for a simple way to do your taxes? Trying to save time and money? The answer is Free File, and it’s available only at www.irs.gov/freefile. There is a Free File option for everyone. Free File offers brand-name tax software to people who earned $57,000 or less last year, which is 70 percent of us. For people who earned more, there are free online...
Jan 31st
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Text Message Support to Help You Quit Smoking →
SmokefreeTXT is a service that can send you messages to help you quit smoking. Learn how to sign up at 
Jan 31st
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Jan 30th
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Tackling Food Safety: Keeping Your Food Safe on...
From FoodSafety.gov Super Bowl Sunday is a great American tradition, and a great way to bring together the three Fs: football, friends, and food. Super Bowl Sunday is also the second biggest day to consume food in the United States, only after Thanksgiving. One of the most popular ways to celebrate is by inviting family and friends to enjoy a buffet. But if cold foods are left out of...
Jan 30th
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Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about... →
You may have heard about hydraulic fracturing, commonly called “fracking,” in the news. But do you know what happens during fracking? The U.S. Geological Survey has answers to common questions. Learn more about fracking.
Jan 30th
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Live Twitter Q&A about Financial Aid with the...
Have questions about student aid? The U.S. Dept. of Education will answer them. Just ask them on Twitter with the hashtag #AskFAFSA between 5 and 6pm EST tonight.         
Jan 30th
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Jan 29th
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Earned Income Tax Credit – Find Out If You Qualify
If you earned less than $45,060 (or $50,270 if you’re married and filing jointly) last year, you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The maximum credit for tax year 2012 is $5,891. Even if you don’t owe any tax or are not required to file, you must file a tax return in order to claim the credit. Find out if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Jan 29th
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Find Tools to Help You Find or Change Jobs →
If you’re looking for a job or want to change jobs, find tools that can help.
Jan 29th
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Jan 28th
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Help Inspire a Child During National Mentoring...
January is recognized annually as National Mentoring Month, and it’s a chance for you to get involved in helping children in your community. Mentoring usually consists of pairing a young person with a caring adult, helping create a successful path of growth and development for the child. Mentoring can lead youth to be more engaged in school, finish high school, go onto college, and form more...
Jan 28th
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You Can Now Contribute More to Your IRA →
The IRA contribution limits were increased for 2013. Find out what the new maximum contribution is.
Jan 28th
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Jan 25th
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For Your Health: Test Your Home for Radon
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and is estimated to be responsible for more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year. You can’t see, smell, or taste radon—it’s a radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon can be present outdoors and in any type of...
Jan 25th
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Find Head Start Programs Near You →
Thinking about putting your child in Head Start? Find Head Start programs near you with this tool.
Jan 25th
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Jan 24th
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Don't Be a Victim of Internet Dating Scams
Internet dating and romance scams, commonly called “sweetheart scams,” target people with online dating profiles or through social media networks, and are becoming more common. The Internet makes it easy for people to create fake identities, using other people’s pictures to pretend they are attractive and interested in you. After a bond has been formed, the scammer will typically ask...
Jan 24th
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Find Help Choosing a Tax Preparer →
If you plan to have someone else do your taxes this year, the IRS encourages you to be careful who you select.
Jan 24th
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WatchWatch
First Known Earth Trojan Asteroid Video description This animation illustrates the orbit of 2010 TK7 (green dots), the first known Earth Trojan asteroid, discovered by NEOWISE, the asteroid-hunting portion of NASA’s WISE mission. Video courtesy of NASA.
Jan 23rd
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What You Should Know About Investing
Whether you’re interested in investing for the first time or whether you’ve been investing for years, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has advice on how you can get the most from your investments. Checking the background of an investment professional is easy and free. Details on an investment professional’s background and qualifications are available through the...
Jan 23rd
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What is the Federal Debt and How Does the Debt... →
At the end of fiscal year 2011, the federal debt totaled $14.8 trillion. The debt limit determines when the U.S. Department of Treasury can or cannot borrow money to cover the country’s debts. Learn more about the federal debt and the debt limit in Federal Debt 101, from the Government Accountability Office.
Jan 23rd
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Jan 22nd
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