Marriott hotel planned near Las Vegas Convention Center

A plan buried in the Nevada recession has resurfaced. Marriott International plans to build a large hotel across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center but has not laid out a timeline.

Scent and sight combine for a truly stylish home

Whether your home is an expression of clean-lined modernism in stainless steel and glass or a warm and worn harmony of earth tones and antique furnishings, an often-overlooked element of home style is the unseen atmosphere that you breathe. Customizing a unique palette of aromatic style is no less an expression of your personal taste than the selection of wall color, furnishing and fabrics.

Last-minute tax-filing tips

Whether you’ve not filed your taxes yet because you’re too busy or simply dread the outcome so much, it’s time to tackle the task. Here’s some advice for last-minute filers.

A pharmacy in your mailbox

If you’re tired of waiting in long lines at the pharmacy to drop off or pick up your prescriptions, find yourself forgetting to refill your meds, or worry about your conversations with the pharmacist being overhead by other customers in the store, there’s a safe, convenient, money-saving alternative available to you right now.

How to avoid five common landscaping and patio mistakes

Building your own outdoor paradise can be a daunting, yet rewarding project. Before you invest your time and money, it’s a good idea to consider the components of a successful landscape or patio project.

Three tips to weather the economy

While there’s nothing new about the country’s economy being in a downward spiral, there is growing talk that “the resulting rise in prices likely reflects a long-term trend,” reported the Washington Post as recently as April 4, 2011. So what’s the best way to hedge against volatility that might run longer than initially expected? You may not like the answer because its concept is nothing new, but it’s a surefire prevention nevertheless: a budget.

The smart traveler’s strategy for saving money on summer trips

The tradition of summer travel is still alive and well, and smart travelers know how to plan so they get the most for their dollar. Whether you’re planning a trip with the family, your girlfriends, or just your spouse, being money-wise doesn’t mean having to cut corners on a vacation. Consider these insider travel tips to get the most out of your summer vacation plans.

Start spring off green with electric products

With green grass finally showing after a cold winter, it’s time to start getting your lawn ready for spring. Spring means cleaning tools, replacing equipment and sprucing up the yard. To start your season off greener, consider using electric or cordless lawn care products.

Is a certified used car right for you?

From brand to color to features, used car shoppers have a number of decisions to make. Several years ago, manufacturers gave consumers one more choice: Buy a traditional used car or invest in a certified pre-owned vehicle?

Tips for buying a used car for your teen

Your teen is about to earn a driver’s license, and now he wants a car of his own. He has saved his money and is ready to start looking at vehicles. Shopping for your child’s first car can be a lot of work if you don’t know what you’re doing. Many parents choose to look for used cars, because they tend to be more affordable to purchase and often less expensive to insure.

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