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Fred Meyer, QFC recall ice cream

Fred Meyer, QFC recall ice cream: “Fred Meyer and QFC have recalled Private Selection Peanut Butter Passion Ice Cream sold in select stores in Washington and elsewhere in the West, because it might be contaminated with salmonella (沙門氏菌).” Peanut recall spreading FDA 關於這次 Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak 的網站. Side Note: Advice for frustrated job hunters: Stay focused Food-stamp demand up 42 percent More MRSA in kids’ ear, nose infections Study: Women less able to suppress hunger than men New test results on dioxin source raise alarm in South Park State’s jobless rate jumps to 7.1 percent

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How to cut costs and get your finances in order in 2009

Money tip | How to cut costs and get your finances in order in 2009

• Make your finances a priority. You may have spent more during the holidays, so the new year is the perfect time to make a change.

• Stay calm and don't make any major financial moves like cashing out your 401(k). The recession has been here since December 2007 so there is no need to panic.

• Re-evaluate your spending habits. Go through your last six months of bank statements. Do this every two months in 2009 to make sure you stay on track.

• Build a monthly budget and set financial goals by creating a plan to stay on track.

• Create a lifestyle that fits your budget. Find ways to cut back where you can. For example, trim your cable package, turn down the thermostat and reduce your dining out.

• Pay with cash. Stop using credit cards and live a cash-only lifestyle.

• Find a part-time job to make extra money.

• Pay down debt. Make it a priority to pay down credit-card debt. The longer you keep a balance on your credit card, the more money you are losing.

• Start an emergency savings fund. Start small and build the reserve as backup for when you are faced with unexpected expenses such as health emergencies or necessary car repairs.

• Keep your spirits up. Don't look at these changes as deprivations, but as powerful steps that you are taking to get your finances in order.

Side Note:
Fear of restrictions spurs gun purchases
Tax time: How to file free online: the IRS announced that for the 2009 tax-filing season, regardless of your income, you can file for free electronically by going to www.irs.gov.