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January 2005
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- Friday, January 28, 2005
- Low and moderate-income families may qualify for Homestead Credit
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MENOMONIE, Wis.—“Households with an income less than $24,000 for 2004 may qualify for Wisconsin’s Homestead Credit,” says Lana Anderson, University of Wisconsin-Extension Family Living Educator for Barron and Dunn Counties. The Homestead Credit a tax credit for renters and homeowners with low or moderate incomes.
- Tuesday, January 25, 2005
- Identity theft: When fact becomes fiction
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MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin-Extension has joined a group of federal, state and local agencies and national advocacy organizations to launch the seventh annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), Feb. 6-12, highlighting consumer protection and education efforts around the country. This year’s theme, “Identity Theft: When Fact Becomes Fiction,” focuses on minimizing the risk of identity theft and taking fast action to contain any harm, if an identity thief strikes.
- Thursday, January 20, 2005
- Earned income tax credit could save thousands for working families
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MENOMONIE, Wis.—The federal government has a plan for putting up to $4,300 into the pockets of lower-income workers. The plan is called the Earned Income Credit (EIC). Its purpose is to reward working individuals and families and give added income to those who may need it.
- Monday, January 17, 2005
- Portion distortion: How much am I really eating?
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MADISON, Wis.—More than one out of five (22 percent) of Wisconsin adults is obese, defined by having a Body Mass Index of 30 or more. Many people are becoming concerned with this rising obesity rate and its negative impact on our health.
- Thursday, January 13, 2005
- Seven steps to being debt free
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NEILLSVILLE, Wis.—Wisconsin consumers join the nation in rising levels of personal debt. Personal bankruptcies and mortgage foreclosures are at record highs, and many families now pay at least one bill late every month.
- Monday, January 10, 2005
- STATEWIDE CULTURE WEB SITE CELEBRATES THIRD ANNIVERSARY WITH IMPRESSIVE STATISTICS, FULFILLED USERS
- Moira Harrington
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A comprehensive Web site that has proven a rousing success with legions of fulfilled users celebrates its third anniversary this week.
- Teenagers need their grandparents
- Mary Brintnall-Peterson
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MADISON, Wis.—Never doubt for a minute your influence on your teenage grandchildren. Healthy connections with adults are the single most important factor in helping teens develop into successful adults, says Mary Brintnall-Peterson, UW-Extension program specialist in aging.
- Thursday, January 06, 2005
- Ag Innovation Center launches in January 2005
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Are you considering a new "value added" agricultural venture? Thinking of expanding your current agricultural business? Are lenders or potential investors demanding to see your business plan? If so, a new training and counseling program will be launched in early 2005 to support your efforts.
- Monday, January 03, 2005
- Is your community prepared for economic development?
- Andy Lewis
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MADISON, Wis.—While many communities are interested in creating economic development strategies, few communities base those strategies on an assessment of the community’s strengths and weaknesses, says Andy Lewis, a Community Development Specialist for University of Wisconsin-Extension.
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