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Don't Confuse 'Pre-qualified' With 'Pre-approved'


Published: March 15, 2014
You should always be in a state of readiness when you're house-hunting. And this means ensuring you have a letter from a lender signifying that you're ready to buy a home.

Mint Lamb Chops with Pea Mash

Mint Lamb Chops with Pea Mash

Serves 4
  • 8 lamb chops
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • Zest and juice of half a lemon
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1 teaspoon mild smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups fresh peas
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
Directions:

Beware the Fix-up: Your Dream Home May be a Money Pit


Published: February 28, 2014

Even though TV shows frequently feature "fixer-uppers" that are magically transformed into dream homes, many people don't realize just what's involved in the transformation. Not, that is, until they're the proud owner of what has turned out to be a money pit.

Score a Deal with This Savvy Shopping Guide


Published: February 25, 2014

Shopping for a vacuum? Need new sheets? There are better times than others to purchase certain items. Be a savvy shopper with this seasonal buying guide, courtesy of Lifehacker.com and other websites.

Your Ride Goes Green But Style Still Sells


Published: February 20, 2014

"Green" has taken on a new meaning in the auto industry, and even Corvettes and pickup trucks are getting into the act. Take Ford's F-150. Many of its gaskets and seals now contain 25 percent recycled tires and 17 percent bio-renewable content from soy, according to Ford.

Law May Stymie Your Carry-Back Mortgage Plans


Published: February 15, 2014

It's not good news for a seller when your buyer can't qualify for a mortgage from a bank. In this situation, the seller has two alternatives: He or she can start looking for another buyer, or act as the bank for the buyer and carry the mortgage him or herself. To both the seller and the buyer, this may sound like an ideal plan, but thanks to a rule implemented in 2010, this option may not be the best choice for either of you.

Beijinhos (Little Kisses)

Beijinhos (Little Kisses)

This Brazilian specialty is a light treat just right for Valentine's Day. Makes about two dozen kisses.
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 ounces desiccated coconut, lightly toasted
  • About 2 dozen seedless green grapes, washed and dried
Directions:

How to Pick a Paint Color for Your Spring Spruce up


Published: January 30, 2014
Spring's on its way, meaning spring cleaning and updating. One of the least expensive, most effective ways to update your decor is to paint. But what color? Paint colors, like fashion trends, fall in and out of favor. And most of us want to be in style.

Don't Watch What You Say: Watch What You Feel


Published: January 25, 2014
A new tool has been added to telemarketers' tool kits: Now, call center employees are able to intuit our state of mind, thanks to mood detection software. The software, from companies such as Beyond Verbal enables voice analysis and gives marketers new levels of us to plumb. Just what we need.

Finally! A Justification for Craving Sugar


Published: January 20, 2014
Sweet lovers may finally have a scapegoat for their cravings.

According to several research studies, a craving for sweet treats can be explained physiologically.