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New Year's Day

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Start Saving Money in the New Year with These 5 Tips

If your New Year’s resolution is to get your finances in order, these guidelines will help you get started.

  In this economy—and especially during this time of year—many of us are facing our very own fiscal cliff. While we may not be able to raise revenue as easily as the federal government can, these five steps may help you reach solvency and put savings in the bank, financial planners say. Once you’re free of debt and ready to grow your savings, you can look to financial services companies for investment advice, including banks (Bank of America, Wells Fargo and others), insurers (State Farm, Allianz and others) and brokers (Edward Jones, for example). Good luck!

Monday, December 31, 2012

Georgia Football vs. Nebraska: It's a New Year's Day Bowl, Baby!

Will the Bulldogs start 2013 with a win at the Capital One Bowl?

  The Georgia Bulldogs were scheduled to hit Orlando last Wednesday to begin prepping in earnest for their New Year's Day Capital One Bowl matchup against the Big Ten's Nebraska. Coming off a heartbreaking SEC championship loss in which a few yards made the difference between playing for the national title and being passed over for a BCS berth, the Dawgs are looking to close out the 2012 season on a triumphant note. Some analysts think that's likely. "With the way that the Bulldogs left Atlanta, they are looking for redemption and there is not much that the Cornhuskers can do to stop it from being achieved," Ian Berg writes for Bleacher Report. Nebraska was shucked by the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten title game, 70-31, leading Berg to …

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Weather for New Year's Eve and Beyond

What weather will the New Year bring us?

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Daily Dose: Information to Know As You Start Your Day

Oconee Today -- Jan. 1

We extend a warm welcome to 2012!

Weather: Happy New Year! The first day of 2012 will be sunny with high temperatures in the mid 60s, according to the National Weather Service. Expect wind gusts of up to 25 mph. Top things to know: How are you celebrating the first day of 2012? Tell us in the comments.

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