Colorado Springs, Colorado (NAPSI) - For the nearly 70,000 U.S. communities threatened by wildfires, it isn’t a matter of if, but when fire will be a natural occurrence in their ecosystem. Wildfires cost billions of dollars each year in suppression costs and damage to homes, infrastructure, the economy and resources. In addition, wildfires put both civilian and firefighter lives at risk.

Tempe, Arizona (NAPSI) - Selling a house in today’s market can be a challenge. The solution may be to think outside the box or, in this case, outside the structure.

Washington, DC (NAPSI) - The average American must work 107 days to earn enough to pay federal, state and local taxes in 2012.

St. Louis, Missouri (NAPSI) - While consumers have become savvy when it comes to managing their money, many could take greater advantage of using either a credit card or a debit card by better understanding the benefits of each.

Tempe, Arizona (NAPSI) - Buying a home today involves making choices that can save you time and money up front and over the long term. These tips can help you avoid delays and hold down costs.

Washington, DC (NAPSI) - Billions of dollars in mining assets belonging to companies like Alcoa, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, American oil company Hyperdynamics Corporation and their shareholders could be handed off to middlemen thanks to a secret deal struck by the government of Guinea.

Seattle, Washington (NAPSI) - While paying for medical and dental care has become challenging for an increasing number of Americans, even for those with good health insurance coverage, there could be a silver lining: a tax advantage.