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FINANCIAL FOCUS You Can Contribute More to Your Retirement Plan in '06 By Patrick Meskell       I f you have a 401(k) plan, you've got a great way to save for retirement. And, as of the first of the year, your 401(k) got even better - because you can now contribute even more to it. The same is true of 457(b) plans (if you work for a governmental agency) or 403( More ... Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses By Brian Cole, Brian Cole Tax Services       You may qualify for a credit for child or dependent care expenses up to $3,000 for one child and up to $6,000 for two or more. Your eligibility is as follows. More ... Bring Back the Best Moments of Childhood      Many of today's parents grew up in a more leisurely time when parents and their children would bond over simple, everyday moments. But today's families are so busy and rushed that they have often lost the art of creating laugh-filled moments with their kids. More ... Travel Tips Spring Break Travel on a Budget      With college tuition costs up nearly six percent from last year and school and living expenses continually rising, students are looking for inexpensive ways to get away this spring. More ... Black Bounces Back into Fashion Tips for Looking Your Best on Any Occasion      Whatever the occasion - an anxious first date, an important interview, a festive dinner, or even casual lunch with friends - you always want to look and feel your best. The fashion world has declared that black is back as a must-have fashion staple, but only if it's crisp and clean - not covered i More ... Padres Look Forward To Team Makeover By Johnny McDonald       When general manager Kevin Towers made a 50 percent makeover of the San Diego Padres' 40-man spring roster, he had four things in mind. More ...