Article: Tech That Picks Your Pocket.(home electronics, power leakage costs)(Brief Article)

Article: Eco Building Hits the Mainstream.(Ahead)(Brief Article)
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine;  January 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ...Byline: PAT MERTZ ESSWEIN In 2003, Glenn Moore lost his home in Austin, Tex., to a fire. When he rebuilt, he wanted ... spokesman John Loyer says in ten to 15 years, building green may just be called building. --PAT MERTZ ESSWEIN

Article: Refineries Won't Come to the Rescue.(Ahead)(Brief Article)
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine;  December 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ...Byline: PAT MERTZ ESSWEIN With gasoline supplies tight, talk-show hosts and legislators are harping on the fact that no ... link in the petroleum supply chain will meet U.S. needs by expanding its existing plants. --PAT MERTZ ESSWEIN

Article: The Longest Mortgage.(Ahead)(Statewide Bancorp introduces 50 year ...
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine;  August 1, 2006 ;     661 words ...Byline: PAT MERTZ ESSWEIN Talk about stretching to buy a home: Statewide Bancorp, of Rancho Cucamonga, Cal., is the first ... fixed. Statewide is in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota and Virginia. --PAT MERTZ ESSWEIN

Article: H2O is Liquid Gold.(Ahead)(water and sewer rates increases)(Brief ...
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine;  September 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ...Byline: PAT MERTZ ESSWEIN Nationwide, water and sewer rates will rise 4% to 5% this year. But some communities are really ... towns need to replace aging pipes, comply with environmental regulations or beef up security. --PAT MERTZ ESSWEIN

Article: Put Your Stamp On ...
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine;  August 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ...Byline: PAT MERTZ ESSWEIN Personalized postage with your choice of photo is back, in plenty of time for your holiday mail ... pilot program, won't pass muster with authorities this time. The program may end next June. --PAT MERTZ ESSWEIN

Article: Break Out of Job Lock.(Ahead)(health-insurance coverage )(Brief ...
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine;  July 1, 2005 ;     700 words ...Byline: PAT MERTZ ESSWEIN Changing jobs (or looking) while you're pregnant? Starting this month, employers can't deny ... change would endanger insurance coverage. The law covers any chronic and expensive condition. --PAT MERTZ ESSWEIN

Article: Buyers Get the Edge.(home buying)(Brief article)
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine;  May 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ...Byline: PAT MERTZ ESSWEIN Homebuilders hate to cut prices for fear of torching everyone ... builders to make concessions. But don't be afraid to ask. --PAT MERTZ ESSWEIN Upgrades on granite countertops, cabinets, floors and appliances ...