Ground-source heat pumps heat and cool homes efficiently.

Homeowners have greater protection under the new federal financial reform legislation.

A tracking system finds that 63 percent of North Dakota college graduates were either employed in North Dakota or re-enrolled within the state one year after graduation.

Encourage kids to eat nutritious snacks.

The likelihood of divorce for an average married couple today is between 40 and 45 percent.

The housing market reflects the contrasting economies between North Dakota and the nation.

Antibacterial products are linked by some researchers to the development of “superbugs” resistant to antibiotics.

The average North Dakota composite ACT score in 2009 was 21.5 out of a possible 36.

""The leveling of family living expenditures makes sense,” says Andy Swenson, NDSU farm management specialist.

The significant shift in the relationship of transfer payments to total personal income between North Dakota and the U.S. reflects changing economic circumstances.

With the exception of 2004, North Dakota hasn’t seen a net in-migration since 1981

North Dakota gardeners help select varieties of vegetables and flowers that grow well in the state.

New federal regulations help consumers get free credit reports.

North Dakota’s trend in bankruptcy filings has closely followed the national pattern of change.

North Dakota youth put their knowledge of nutrition and health to use in a poster contest.

Plan how you will spend your tax refund before you get it.

“Quick refund” loans can be costly.

The next Walk North Dakota session runs from April 11 to June 5.

The NDSU Extension Service says taxpayers have easy, fast and inexpensive ways to prepare their tax returns.

NDSU offers practical, research-based information to help deal with flooding and its aftermath.

North Dakota likely will see a significant increase in Social Security income.

Plugging drains helps prevent sewage backup.

A new publication series provides single people and couples with cooking, food safety and nutrition advice.

Prevent snowmelt problems now to avoid damage to homes later.

Nearly $80 million in SNAP benefits were distributed to North Dakota participants in fiscal year 2009, which is up 34.2 percent from 2008.

If you worked full time or part time during 2009 and had a low to moderate income, you may qualify.

Staying up to date will help producers prepare their returns accurately.

Are cooking games and cooking shows really teaching people about food or are they just entertainment?

The reasons for holding multiple jobs are varied and include part-time work, low wages, limited benefits, underemployment and seasonal work, such as agricultural employment.