Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Home Economics

Advice for choosing a tax preparer

Reviewed and adapted with special permission from the IRS by: Andrew Zumwalt, Extension Associate, Personal Financial Planning, University of Missouri Extension If you pay someone...

Eat plenty of fiber for good health

Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, University of Missouri Extension We often hear that we should get plenty of fiber to...

Helping seniors stay connected in witer

(NAPSI)—While winter, with its cold temperatures and extreme weather, can be an isolating time for many, it can be particularly tough on seniors. When...

When planning meals, think frozen

(Family Features) Research from the Journal of Nutrition found that nearly 80 percent of Americans do not consume the recommended amounts of fruit, and...

Give Your House A Fresh Start: Get The Ductwork Cleaned

(NAPS)—While professionally cleaned ductwork can be like a breath of fresh air to many houses, there are a few facts you should know when...

Three ways to save money in 2015

(NAPSI)—Good news for some homeowners looking to save money: Utility costs are your biggest housing expense after the mortgage, but there are more ways...

Embrace childhood with fun & flavors of Winter

(Family Features) As a kid, the winter season was always a special time of year filled with snow days, ice-skating, favorite movies and fun...

Realizing the risks of radon

Credit: Kandace Fisher-McLean, MS, HHS, Housing and Environmental Design Specialist, St. Louis County, University of Missouri Extension Radon is a radioactive gas that you cannot...