February 2013
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Post Office to Change Mail Delivery Service
Update April 10, 2013: The Post Office will still deliver mail on Saturdays. Learn more.
Starting in August, the U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver first-class mail on Saturdays. First-class mail includes bills, catalogs, letters, cards and other general correspondence.
Packages and express mail will still be delivered Saturdays.
Mail will still be delivered to post office boxes on...
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One in 10 Teens Reported Abuse by a Significant... →
One in 10 teens reported abuse by a boyfriend or girlfriend last year. Teach your teen about healthy relationships.
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Keep Your Heart Healthy – Free Publications, Risk...
February is American Heart Month. This annual observance reminds us that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but that there are steps we can take to reduce our risk.
Use these resources to help you and your loved ones live healthier lives:
Women’s Heart Health – Order Free Publications – Learn the signs of a heart attack in women; understand “good” and...
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Eating Disorders can be Deadly →
Learn the signs of eating disorders and how they’re treated.
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Project MyUSA Fellowship in Review
By Phil Ashlock, Ben Balter, Danny Chapman, Kara DeFrias, and Greg Gershman
Over the years, you’ve probably filled in your name, address, and date of birth hundreds of times— while renewing your passport, applying for financial aid, filing your taxes, or completing any of the dozens of forms we all must fill out on a regular basis. We’d like to ask you to do that one more time… and then never...
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Mobile App for Veterans Helps Them Connect with... →
Veterans now have their own social networking mobile app to help them find and support one another.
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Prevent Fires in Your Home →
The majority of home fires occur during the winter months. Take a look at some precautions that will help to prevent fires caused by portable heaters, wood stoves, fireplaces, generators, and candles. You’ll also find reminders about smoke alarms and the importance of having a home escape plan.
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What You Need to Know about the 2013 Tax Season
When it comes to tax season, every year is a little different. Laws change, some benefits kick in while others end, and natural disasters can have an impact on your tax return.
The deadline for filing your taxes is April 15, 2013. While this is the normal deadline, there are some important new things you should know for the 2013 tax season.
Tax Season Started Late This Year
The 2013 tax season...
January 2013
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Use IRS Free File to Do Your Federal Taxes for...
By Nancy Mathis, Internal Revenue Service
Looking for a simple way to do your taxes? Trying to save time and money? The answer is Free File, and it’s available only at www.irs.gov/freefile.
There is a Free File option for everyone. Free File offers brand-name tax software to people who earned $57,000 or less last year, which is 70 percent of us. For people who earned more, there are free online...
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Text Message Support to Help You Quit Smoking →
SmokefreeTXT is a service that can send you messages to help you quit smoking. Learn how to sign up at
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Tackling Food Safety: Keeping Your Food Safe on...
From FoodSafety.gov
Super Bowl Sunday is a great American tradition, and a great way to bring together the three Fs: football, friends, and food. Super Bowl Sunday is also the second biggest day to consume food in the United States, only after Thanksgiving.
One of the most popular ways to celebrate is by inviting family and friends to enjoy a buffet. But if cold foods are left out of...
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Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about... →
You may have heard about hydraulic fracturing, commonly called “fracking,” in the news. But do you know what happens during fracking?
The U.S. Geological Survey has answers to common questions. Learn more about fracking.
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Live Twitter Q&A about Financial Aid with the...
Have questions about student aid? The U.S. Dept. of Education will answer them. Just ask them on Twitter with the hashtag #AskFAFSA between 5 and 6pm EST tonight.
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Earned Income Tax Credit – Find Out If You Qualify
If you earned less than $45,060 (or $50,270 if you’re married and filing jointly) last year, you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The maximum credit for tax year 2012 is $5,891. Even if you don’t owe any tax or are not required to file, you must file a tax return in order to claim the credit. Find out if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
