For Paralympic athletes, no goal is out of reach Just shortly after the 2012 London Olympics concluded, thousands of athletes like Holmes will descend upon London to show the world the true meaning of "the heart of a champion." From Aug. 29 through Sept. 9, these athletes will compete in the Paralympics, the world's largest sports competition for athletes with disabili...
Keeping your kids safe at school Parents expect schools to be safe havens, but the reality is that children face a host of dangers all day long. Bullying, taunting and teasing are only some of the hazards that kids must deal with it every day at even the best schools in America. These tips can help keep your children safe at school.
Life insurance: a safety net for your family Fallout from the long economic downturn has made it more important than ever for families to insulate themselves against financial shock. And yet, ownership of individual life insurance stands at a 50-year low, according to the industry group LIMRA. That represents a big risk to financial security in a lot of American ho...
Making the most of your money when it comes to estate planning Setting up an estate plan is a good investment for the future. But you can also be a careful steward of your financial assets now, with careful and organized planning as you go through the estate planning process.
Four questions students should answer before picking a college Choosing a college is no easy task. Considering it's a decision that will lay the groundwork for your career and that college is one of the biggest financial investments you'll ever make, most students and parents too are aware that it's not a decision to be taken lightly.
Shoe shopping with teens? Sanity-saving tips for parents Many parents agonize over making just the right choice for their baby's first pair of shoes. In one important way, however, picking infant shoes is easier than choosing for an older child: babies have nothing to say about what style or brand you put on their feet. Teens, however, have strong opinions about fashion - opin...
How to make sure your family vacation has something for everyone Family vacations are a source of great fun and memories for years to come, but that doesn't mean that finding a destination that will entertain every member of your family is always easy. Getaways with the whole family are all about finding that happy medium, and if you find the right destination both adults and kids will be able to have the time of their lives.
Bedwetting is a normal part of a child's development Bedwetting is a natural childhood developmental phase that millions of children experience. While it's quite common, parents still struggle with interrupted sleep and extra laundry loads, and some even wonder where they might have gone wrong in the potty-training process. If not handled properly, children can even lose c...
One size doesn't fit all life insurance needs Life is full of phases and milestones, and each one could change your life insurance needs. Whether you're starting a new job or retiring, single or just married, deployed by the military or leaving the service, buying a home or having a baby, each transition in your unique circumstances merits a financial re-examination.
Tips and ideas for a hot autumn vacation With summer again fading into fall, all around you people are prepping for the back-to-school season and even gearing up for the coming winter holidays. But who says you have to give up all the fun of summer just yet? Fall is a great time to indulge in a getaway, especially if you're heading to a locale that was crowded ...
New technology gives students an edge as they head back to school For students running from class-to-class, high tech tools fit easily into a backpack or tote and make everything from class activities to homework easier to manage. Where their parents' generation relied on paper notebooks and folders, today's students need to keep pace with technological developments in the real world -...
Make time for family dinner: It's good for your body and soul Family meals aren't just good for your body; they're good for the soul. Today's over-scheduled lives may make it more difficult to get a meal on the table for family dinners, but there are many shortcuts you can take to reduce the stress and enjoy your time together.
