Money Matters Checking Out: Online HU070301 What if we told you, you could have a checking account that made good money for you? Would you jump at the offer? More and more banks are offering high interest yielding checking accounts. But there's a catch! They're online only. There's no bank to walk into and most don't even offer paper checks for you to use. Who are these accounts good for? We'll tell you what the experts say.
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Ethical Education Plan Saving for College and Social Change HU070302 529 plans: They're a popular way of saving to pay for school. Now, a growing number of families are using their 529s to generate social change. How? By buying funds that only invest in stocks that have been socially screened. Some funds won't invest in countries that the State Department has linked to terrorism. Others are environmentally conscious. There are lots of ways to have your 529 statement make a social statement. But does this ethical investing come at cost?
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For the Pet Set 'CAT'ching Dental Disease HU070303 If you're one of the millions of pet owners with a cat, listen up! You may take your cat for regular medical exams, but do you have their teeth checked? Well, you should. The American Veterinary Dental Society estimates that 70% of cats have some form of dental disease by age two. Why is that important? It may be a symptom of something much more serious. Research shows one out of seven cats with dental disease also suffers from another major illness like kidney failure or feline leukemia. We'll tell you what you need to know to keep feline friend purring in good health.
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Consumer Tip Get Your Bank to Bargain HU070304
There's no better time than now to negotiate that credit card rate. Consumer and financial experts want you to know … banks are in the mood to bargain these days. Competition in the industry is giving you the upper hand. Why pay 15 or 20% interest when you can talk your way down to 2%! What's the best way to lower your rate? Those in the know share some advice.

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Hot Trend Learning a Language? Pick a Podcast HU070305
You want to learn a language, but taking a night class isn't your cup of tea. Or maybe you don't want to spend the money. Well, now you don't have to. Thousands and thousands of people are learning a language for free. How? Podcasts. But are these podcasts accurate? We put some to the test. Find out what our language expert says you should look for when choosing a foreign language podcast.

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Food for Thought Mood Foods HU070306
What do milk, strawberries, and salmon have in common? They can all put you in a good mood. Literally! It's true. Research shows there's a connection between what we eat and the mood we're in. There are certain foods that trigger the release of essential amino acids, minerals and chemicals in your body necessary to put you in a good mood. What are they? We'll give you a heads up!

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