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Surprising advice to get a man to commit

Any single woman who wants to find a loving, lasting relationship with a man is faced with an endless supply of advice - and much of it is conflicting. Does she follow the traditional approach and let him lead the relationship, or does she take the initiative to get the commitment she wants? Just what is it that makes a man commit? Read More

Why online learning might be a better option for your student

Today's middle and high school students, who have been called the "iGeneration," are the first to crave and benefit from on-demand education - or, in other words, the option to choose where, when and how they want to learn. To reach them in their high-tech, high-touch world, many parents and educators are looking at how to rewire schools to match how the iGeneration learns. Read More

Medication safety for seniors

If you're older than 65 and take multiple medications, you should be aware of potential interactions between your drugs. These interactions can cause unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine, or even lead to hospitalization. Studies show that up to 30 percent of hospital admissions of elderly patients are linked to harmful effects of medications and other related problems. Read More

Nicotine addiction: A women's health crisis

Women account for approximately 20 percent of the world's 1 billion smokers and 17.4 percent of adult women in the U.S. smoke. Cigarette smoking kills more than 173,000 women in the United States each year. In addition to the risks both men and women face from smoking, women are at risk for a unique set of complications, including certain cancers and problems with fertility and pregnancy. Read More

How to get your teen excited about this year's family road trip

Have a teenage driver in your household? If so, make this the year you get your son or daughter excited about what has always been a dreaded event -- the family road trip. Offer him or her the opportunity to practice driving during the trip. Read More

Hot wheels: The top five muscle cars of summer

Baseball, barbecue, pool parties - when you're tallying ways to celebrate summer, don't overlook one uniquely American invention that some devotees say is the epitome of summer fun - the muscle car. <br/> Read More

Why are hybrid cars cheaper to insure?

What kind of car is in your driveway? If it's one of the new hybrids, congratulations. Not only are you doing your part to cut greenhouse gas emissions and save energy, you're likely saving on auto insurance as well. Read More

Protect your family's home, even after you are gone

Caring for your family is something you do every day of your life. But there might come a time when you won't be available. Mortgage life insurance is a life insurance product designed to help your survivors pay your mortgage after you pass away. Read More

Weighing the costs of walking away from an upside-down mortgage

Owing more on your mortgage than your house is worth may seem like a bad investment. But the alternative - choosing to default on your mortgage even if you can afford the monthly payments - will take a significant toll on your credit rating. Read More

Attention authors: 4 reasons to go with an indie publisher

Due to advancements in technology like digital cinematography cameras and internet distribution, artists in both the movie and music industries have been producing their work independently for decades now. Now, in that same independent spirit, writers also have the freedom to bypass the traditional conventions of publishing to achieve their goal of becoming a published author. Read More

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