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December 2008
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- Friday, December 12, 2008
- Access to Health Care Eludes Working Families
- Roberta Riportella
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UW-Extension and Wisconsin Public Television team up in grant-funded project to highlight plight of the uninsured
- Answers to Common Questions from Consumers in the Economic Downturn
- J. Michael Collins
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With drops in the housing and stock markets, and increases in foreclosures and layoffs, it’s no wonder consumers are nervous. "There’s a good deal of rumor and myth circulating out there right now. Before you make any major financial decisions, take time to do some research and become well-informed,” says J. Michael Collins, University of Wisconsin-Extension family living educator and assistant professor of consumer finance at the UW-Madison School of Human Ecology.
- Food Safety Tips for Healthy Holidays
- Barbara Ingham
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Madison, Wis--Once-a-year treats and special foods add to the fun of holiday festivities. But unfortunately, people become ill every year from consuming seasonal foods that are not handled or prepared properly.
- Give Meaningful Holiday Gifts that Fit Your Budget
- Bridget Mouchon
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Madison, Wis.— Americans are becoming more conscious of their spending as they worry about how the faltering economy will affect them and their families. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales fell 2.8 percent in October--the largest downturn since the number was tracked beginning in 1992.
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