This series
These days, the economy is on the minds of many. This guide is a series of practical advice on ways to keep yourself in the best financial shape possible.
- Medical options for the uninsured
- How does your garden grow?
- When to replace an older car
- Has the bottom dropped out of your retirement fund?
- Drug discounts common now
- Is this the right time to refinance your home?
- How to deal with creditors
- Getting what you need
- Filing for unemployment
- Preparing for a layoff
- 10 tips for cutting costs and saving money
- How to make a budget
Eric Brady | The Roanoke Times
Tips for tackling repairs at home
Households with recession-squeezed budgets might face deciding which home repairs to address immediately and which can wait. Personal priorities vary; some people might consider a broken dishwasher an emergency. Ignoring seemingly minor repairs can be costly.
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Resources
In The Roanoke Times
For individuals
- Roanoke Council of Community Services
- Roanoke Public Library: TheStreet.com and Standard & Poor's financial ratings
- TAP: Total Action Against Poverty Roanoke
For cutting costs
- realsimple.com: 20 money-savers that add up
- The Bargainist: Money-saving tips
- doughroller.com: 75 painless money-saving tips
- Martha Stewart: Good things for saving money
For building a budget
Local business news
more
- Customer service workshop slated for Feb. 22 at New River Community College in Dublin
- Reviving a landmark
- Managing market building a good fit for her
- The Next 21 Days: Upcoming business events
- Names and changes
- Roanoke County center laying off 189 workers
- Chefs' departure spells the end for acclaimed Chilhowie restaurant
