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Getting rid of old clothes? These department stores offer discounts for clothing donations

If you’re ready to clean out your closet and donate old clothes, you might want to consider giving them to a department store. Stores across the country are taking used clothing and giving discounts to purchase new clothes.

7 interview questions that determine emotional intelligence

9 quick science-approved things you can do to make your mornings better.

There's a psychological reason you should be making your bed.

Are Used Cars Really Safe to Drive?

If you're looking to replace your current car, you might be wondering how used cars compare to new cars in terms of safety. Driving has become the leading method of transportation in the United States as well as countless other countries. When compared to walking and cycling, driving is faster, more convenient and easier. The downside, however, is that it carries an inherent risk of injury.The…

Options for cleaning up solid waste at AltEn being explored, but questions remain

Efforts to dispose of wastewater at AltEn are continuing, but the question of how to get rid of 99,000 tons of solid waste at the former ethanol plant remains open.

Solid waste disposal more than doubles EPA estimates

A new Yale-led study indicates that we’re disposing of more than twice as much solid waste as we thought we were.

Buying a used car? Eleven things to do first.

Follow these steps to get a good deal on a safe and reliable used car that won't cost a lot of money in repairs in the long run.

How to Finance a Used Car

Consumer Reports offers advice on how to finance a used car with tips that can help you save big on interest and repair costs.

Red Flags To Look For When Buying A Used Car

A new car could cost a lot more than a used car, though there are a few things to watch out for as repairs or hidden defects would bring the total costs higher. In

Does that Used Car Hide a Terrible Secret?

When used cars are severely damaged, they are branded as “salvage” to make potential owners aware of what the vehicles have been through. Nonetheless, the cars could still be repaired, but the buye…

When's the right time to replace your clunker with a new or lightly used car?

My philosophy has always been to pay cash for a lightly used car and then drive it until the doors fall off. But which repair should be the last?

How to Buy a Used Car

In this look at how to buy a used car, Consumer Reports offers tips and expert picks to help you find a reliable pre-owned vehicle at a price you can afford.

Tips for Buying a Used Car

Before buying a used car, follow this 4-step inspection program to determine the vehicle’s reliability, condition and value. It’ll help you negotiate a fair

6 Steps To Buying A Used Car

Many consumers look at buying a used car as a daunting task. This guide gives a quick overview to how to approach and handle the process of buying a u

When Is a Solid Waste Not a Solid Waste? An Eternal Question

This year, EPA has proposed a rule to regulate GHG emissions from existing sources, the legality of which turns, in significant part, on the meaning of a

6 Benefits of Buying a Used Car for Cheap

Are you debating whether to buy a new car or a used car? Find out why it's usually better to go with a slightly used car to save big bucks long term.

Buying a used car? 69% will consider it

Here’s an opportunity for new-car dealers to bulk up their used-car sales.

4 Things to Remember When Buying a Used Car

By Mark Klapperich, District Manager – Fond du Lac, Marine Credit Union<br>Buying a car, whether new or used, can be stressful. Where do I start? How do I narrow it down? What questions do I ask? What if they rip me off? Do I get the extra warranty<br>Keep in mind these four tips when buying a used car:<br>Identify a budget. A monthly car payment should not be more than 20% of your monthly income. Consider the length of the loan.…