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Entertaining tips that keep your guests coming back

Entertaining, even for the most seasoned host or hostess, can be nerve racking and stress inducing, but let's face it, we continue to entertain. However, there are tips and tricks that anyone can have in their arsenal to make their gathering a good time, followed up with requests for an encore performance.

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Five handy apps for the festive season

The holiday season is full of festivities from children's plays to office parties to checking off shopping lists. That means many consumers are multitasking. Never fear, there are an array of apps for both the iPad and smartphones to help you accomplish your seasonal tasks on the go.

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Health plans don't just pay the bills - they can help keep you healthy

Many people think of their health insurer or health plan as the company that pays their medical bills when they get sick or visit the doctor. They may not realize that their health plan can be so much more - a place to find health and wellness programs that can help them stay healthy or help manage ongoing medical conditions such as diabetes or heart disease.

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Tax resolutions for the new year

It might be coincidental that the new year and the beginning of tax season arrive so close together. Many people resolve to be wiser with their money in the new year, and it just so happens that being smart about your taxes is a good way to get started.

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Year-end tax planning tips

With the year nearing its close, you should be aware of tax planning strategies that can position you favorably for 2012 and beyond. Specifically, both the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the "Health Care Act") and the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Jobs Creation Act (the "Tax Relief Act") were enacted into law in 2010 and offer certain tax planning opportunities.

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