FORTUNE… OR MISFORTUNE HU0510-07 They're like tucked away treasures…investments you just throw in a drawer and forget about. Savings bonds. You know they can earn interest over and above face value. But, guess what: not forever! Once they reach a designated final maturity date --- no more interest! Yet, 13 billion are still sitting around uncashed, meaning billions in lost investment income! And that's not the only issue. Did you know once a bond matures, you are obligated to give Uncle Sam his cut on the interest earned…whether or not you cash it in? A Heads Up! lesson on Bonds-101…
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TEEN TRACKERS HU0510-08 Your teen gets behind the wheel. It's one of the first times it really hits you: you can't always be there to protect your child…or can you??? A number of new tracking devices let you keep tabs on whether he/she's gunning the engine, slamming on the brakes…even headed to a forbidden part of town! From computerized car chips to GPS devices…even mounted cameras, a Heads Up! on how to tag along with your traveling teen!
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OUT THE WINDOW HU0510-09 We all know energy and heating prices are headed way up this winter. But instead of just bracing for bigger bills, why not save cash by putting your energy into saving energy! Experts say simple steps can be so effective, you may actually be able to offset this year's astronomical hikes… and it'll cost you little to nothing to do it. A Heads Up! on how to stop throwing money out the window.
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PRIVATE PRACTICE HU0510-10
Next time you head to the hospital pack your clothes, some reading material…and your own nurse?! More and more people are hiring private duty nurses to ensure dedicated round-the-clock care after surgery. And, it's not solely for the rich and famous, either! A Heads Up! on what's behind the solo sick calls.

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SAVING YOUR SNAPSHOTS HU0510-11
Seems everyone's diving into digital photos these days now that it's simple and affordable to snap and download your most memorable moments. But, when it comes to preserving the past, experts say most of us make big mistakes. You know to save your favorites onto CD, but do you know what type to choose? Did you know CD's have a shelf life and you need to transfer your photos after a given amount of time? When it comes to printing, does the paper matter? A Heads Up! to help make you picture perfect…

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NOT JUST FOR GROWN UPS HU0510-12
With the holidays just around the corner, there's a buzz building over the must have toys of the season. But, this year's crop goes well beyond robots that shoot lasers and focuses on pint-sized versions of functional grown up gadgets. Face it, we can't live without our cell phones, camcorders and iPods… and what we have, children want. A Heads Up! on making your kids tech-savvy with everything from video cameras that actually record and digital cameras that snap clear shots…to walkie talkies that act like cell phones - even tempting your tikes with text messages.

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