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Increasing Home Value Through Quality Landscaping Play Audio


K-State landscape specialist emeritus Gus van der Hoeven talks about how good landscape design can add value to one's home.

6/12/2013 7:00:00 PM

Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services Play Audio


Forrest Buhler, staff attorney with Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services, offers an overview of the assistance his office can provide agricultural producers.

6/10/2013 7:00:00 PM

Introducing the K-State Agricultural Lender Survey: A new look at agricultural lending conditions


With today’s volatile commodity market and questions surrounding the quality of credit for various agricultural sectors, information about the current and future state of agricultural financial conditions is in high demand by those interested in and following agriculture.
6/6/2013 8:00:00 AM

Kids’ Summer Jobs Offer Opportunities for Parents, Too


A summer job can provide opportunities for youth – and their parents.
5/29/2013 8:00:00 AM

FINDING A PART TIME SUMMER JOB... Play Audio


Although the job market remains tight, teens and college students looking for summer employment may still be able to find part time work. However, there are several factors to consider before accepting a job offer. K-State Research and Extension family resource specialist Elizabeth Kiss (kish) analyzes some of the pros and cons of part time jobs.

5/23/2013 7:00:00 PM

Food Pro Offers Tips to Save on Groceries


While some express concern about rising food prices, others are unaware of how much they spend on food.
5/21/2013 8:00:00 AM

K-State Research and Extension Names Summer Interns


K-State Research and Extension has named 13 students as 2013 summer interns. The interns will assist extension professionals in planning and implementing educational programs for Kansas residents.
5/20/2013 8:00:00 AM

ORGANIZING IMPORTANT PAPERS... Play Audio


We all need skills and motivation to organize our important papers. One source of motivation might be getting financial and other important papers in an easy-to-find location so they can be quickly accessed. These documents – or copies – should also be portable so they can be taken out of the house in an emergency. On today’s Sound Living: organizing important papers and protecting them from damage.

5/2/2013 7:00:00 PM

PREPARING TO LEAVE IN A HURRY... Play Audio


We never know when or where a tornado, severe thunderstorm, fire, flood or other natural disaster is going to occur. These incidents serve as a reminder that homeowners and renters need to have their important papers, documents, photos and household inventory of possessions in more than one location.

4/4/2013 7:00:00 PM

PUT YOUR TAX REFUND TO WORK... Play Audio


The Internal Revenue Service reported that it expects 147 million individual 2012 tax returns to be filed. It also estimates about 75 percent of taxpayers who file will receive a refund. But, how those refunds are used might say a lot about how we approach our finances. On today’s Sound Living: a K-State Research and Extension family resource management specialist discusses some of the best ways to use tax refunds to improve our financial situation.

3/28/2013 7:00:00 PM