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Thursday, May 29, 2014

About Today: What You Need to Know About Student Loans

Call it graduation season all you want -- it might be more accurate to call it debt season. Around the country, high school graduates are gearing up to take out massive loans to finance their college education. And college grads are beginning to grapple with the monumental task of paying off all that debt. Fortunately, we've got some tips on managing your debt load... or to avoid getting into too much debt to begin with.

Can You Do Without a Loan?

Before you even try to get a student loan, first see if you can find a way to finance your education without saddling yourself with a load of debt. Yes, there are a number of alternatives to taking out loans, from scholarships to tuition reimbursement. And you can also find ways to get a less-expensive education...

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What Sort of Loan Should You Get?

Even after applying for scholarships and financial aid, you may still find that you need a loan to make your higher-education needs come true. For starters, you'll want to first look into federal student loans before moving on to privately offered loans. Here's a basic overview of where to start.

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Managing and Paying Off Your Loans

Congrats, college grad! Once you've landed your first job, you'll need to put together a plan to pay off your education bill. The good news is that you've got a whole litany of loan-repayment optionsthat will allow you to pay off your loans on a manageable schedule.

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What Happens if You Can't Pay?

Hey, we get it. The job market isn't always easy on fresh-faced college grads, so you might not have the scratch to pay off your bills right away. Unfortunately, it's not a simple matter of just declaring bankruptcy and starting fresh, but you do have some options for loan forgiveness if you're truly unable to pay up.

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About Home Cooking: Triple Chocolate Shortcut Cookies Recipe

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Home Cooking

Home Cooking

Cooking 101

Classic Recipes

Special Occasion

From Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, your Guide to Home Cooking

Hopefully our friends in the North are finally starting to warm up. Drop into the Krazy Kitchen to get the latest product recalls, grab new recipes, and catch up with the gang. Have a great week!

Triple Chocolate Shortcut Cookies Recipe

These chewy, moist, and delicious cookies start with a devil’s food cake mix and are loaded with both white and dark chocolate chips. The recipe is quite a time-saver, and they are incredibly fast and easy to make. You can make the dough the day before and refrigerate. Then all you have to do is scoop them onto a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes. The chocolate flavor and texture are to die for!... Read more

Swiss Chicken with Mushrooms Recipe

Chicken is browned, covered in mushrooms, green onions, sour cream sauce, and Swiss cheese, then baked to perfection in a claypot. If you are unfamiliar with cooking in a claypot, be sure to read my article before beginning. It is important that the claypot be pre-soaked and placed in a cold oven to bake... Read more

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Bacon Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe

It is everything you love in a baked potato, and more. A comfort food for many, these twice-baked potatoes are kicked up with bacon, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream and chives. This recipe may be made in advance and cooked later... Read more

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Turkey, Leek, Broccoli Pie Recipe

Full of cheese and eggs, along with vegetables and smoked turkey, this quiche recipe is filling enough to satisfy the heartiest appetite. Get the smoked turkey from the supermarket deli counter, or use your own homemade. Best of all, this casserole may be served warm or at room temperature... Read more

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

About Barbecues: Hot Dog Season is Here!

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Barbecues

Barbecues

Grills/Smokers

Grilling

Barbecue/Smoking

From Derrick Riches, your Guide to Barbecues

Top 10 Hot Dog Recipes

There is so much more to the humble Hot Dog than a cheap sausage in a bun. Choose good quality Hot Dogs and sausages without loads of chemicals and nitrites. A better Hot Dog makes a great meal and these 10 recipes are the best I have for making that Hot Dog something spectacular. The Hot Dog is nearly as versatile as the burger, so take advantage of all the possibilities and make the most of this great American meal.

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Top 10 Chicken Marinade Recipes

Have a problem with chicken drying out on the grill? A good poultry marinade will not only help prevent meats from drying out, but also protects the more delicate pieces while adding extra flavor. When marinating poultry, makes sure to the separate pieces, allowing the marinade to reach as much of the meat as possible. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts can be marinated in as little as 30 minutes while a whole chicken needs between 6 to 8 hours

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Checking for Gas Leaks

Recently I discussed the importance of Cleaning your Venturi Tubes. Equally important to the maintenance of your gas grill and the not burning down of your house is checking for... Read more

Top 10 Small Grills

Some times you just don't have the space for a big grill. Whether you live in an apartment, condo, on a boat or just don't have a big patio, it... Read more

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