How to Keep the Kids Healthy on Tropical Vacations
Are their vaccinations up to date? Better find out before you go. And make sure to take along DEET-based insect repellent, bed nets--not to mention child seats and life preservers, if those might be needed. And once you return, be on the lookout for symptoms that suggest some tropical disease. Find out everything you need to know here.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Are Your PARENTS Facing Money Trouble?
Are Your PARENTS Facing Money Trouble?
Maybe the econonic downturn has put the squeeze on you. Maybe it hasn't. But no matter how YOU'RE doing, you better find out how your parents are doing. The last thing you want is to find out that you're going to have to support them as well as your own family.
Maybe the econonic downturn has put the squeeze on you. Maybe it hasn't. But no matter how YOU'RE doing, you better find out how your parents are doing. The last thing you want is to find out that you're going to have to support them as well as your own family.
New Year's Resolutions for the Whole Family
New Year's Resolutioins for the WHOLE FAMILY
Lose weight. Stop smoking. Spend more time with family and friends. Bleg, bleg, bleg. Here's how to make resolutions that will benefit the whole family.
Lose weight. Stop smoking. Spend more time with family and friends. Bleg, bleg, bleg. Here's how to make resolutions that will benefit the whole family.
Monday, December 29, 2008
When's the Best Time to Invest?
When's the Best Time to Invest?
Investors with money on the sidelines are wondering if now is a good time to put money into the market. In fact, new research shows that long-term investors generally make money even if they get in at the absolute worst times.
Investors with money on the sidelines are wondering if now is a good time to put money into the market. In fact, new research shows that long-term investors generally make money even if they get in at the absolute worst times.
How NOT to Help Your Child Get into College
How NOT to Help Your Child Get into College
When it comes to helping your child prepare a slew of killer college essays, the best strategy might be to...back off. College deans say they are being inundated with overly polished, soulless applications that show the marks of heavy involvement by parents, guidance counselors, and other grown-ups. Better to let your child show his/her own stuff
When it comes to helping your child prepare a slew of killer college essays, the best strategy might be to...back off. College deans say they are being inundated with overly polished, soulless applications that show the marks of heavy involvement by parents, guidance counselors, and other grown-ups. Better to let your child show his/her own stuff
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
How to Get the Kids to Help Take Down the Christmas Tree
Getting the Kids to Help Take Down the Tree
Few holiday tasks are as onerous as taking down the Christmas tree. Here's how you can get the kids to pitch in without complaining. One idea: Give each child his/her own ornament storage box, and let him/her be responsible for putting the ornaments inside and sealing it up till next year.
Few holiday tasks are as onerous as taking down the Christmas tree. Here's how you can get the kids to pitch in without complaining. One idea: Give each child his/her own ornament storage box, and let him/her be responsible for putting the ornaments inside and sealing it up till next year.
How to Take Better Photos This Holiday Season
How to Take Better Photos
Want to take better photos this holiday season? To start with, stop putting the subject smack-dab in the middle of the frame. Put it on either side, following the rule of thirds. Shoot when the light is best (early morning or late afternoon), and move in closer to the action. Pay attention to the decisive moment--when action peaks or when a facial expression is most pronounced.
Want to take better photos this holiday season? To start with, stop putting the subject smack-dab in the middle of the frame. Put it on either side, following the rule of thirds. Shoot when the light is best (early morning or late afternoon), and move in closer to the action. Pay attention to the decisive moment--when action peaks or when a facial expression is most pronounced.
Lessons from the Madoff Swindle
What Lessons Investors Should Learn from the Bernie Madoff Swindle
It looks like Bernie Madoff swindled investors out of $50 billion. How can you be sure that your investments are safe? Find out here.
It looks like Bernie Madoff swindled investors out of $50 billion. How can you be sure that your investments are safe? Find out here.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Convincing Job Interviewers You're Not 'Overqualfied'
Convincing Job Interviewers You're Not 'Overqualified'
What does it mean when an interviewer says you're overqualified for a particular position? It could be that he/she thinks your salary expectations are too high--or maybe that you would be uncomfortable working for a boss who is younger than you are. Here's how to respond.
What does it mean when an interviewer says you're overqualified for a particular position? It could be that he/she thinks your salary expectations are too high--or maybe that you would be uncomfortable working for a boss who is younger than you are. Here's how to respond.
Even a Little Flab is Bad for Your Heart
Simple Steps to Avoiding Heart Failure
Even a little extra weight around the middle raises your risk for heart failure. And while regular exercise helps, the key is actually LOSING the flab. Here's what you need to know.
Even a little extra weight around the middle raises your risk for heart failure. And while regular exercise helps, the key is actually LOSING the flab. Here's what you need to know.
Monday, December 22, 2008
How to Manage with Fewer People
How to Be a Good Manager in the Wake of Lay-Offs
If your employer has been laying off people, and you're among the survivors, congratulations. That's a good thing. But you're going to have to tweak your management style--to make sure you can get the work done with fewer people. Here are some great strategies.
If your employer has been laying off people, and you're among the survivors, congratulations. That's a good thing. But you're going to have to tweak your management style--to make sure you can get the work done with fewer people. Here are some great strategies.
Teaching Your Kids to Express Gratitude
Teaching Kids to Say Thank You
Dads need to teach their kids to say thank you, and holiday time is a great time to get going. Make sure your children send written thank you notes within a week of receiving gifts. If a child is too young to write a note himself, he can draw a picture on a note you write, or perhaps sign his name.
Dads need to teach their kids to say thank you, and holiday time is a great time to get going. Make sure your children send written thank you notes within a week of receiving gifts. If a child is too young to write a note himself, he can draw a picture on a note you write, or perhaps sign his name.
Friday, December 19, 2008
How to Help a Child Who Smokes
How to Keep Your Child from Smoking
It's normal for teenagers to experiment. But it should NOT be okay for your child to smoke. If your child has taken to lighting up, register your strong disapproval. Explain that you object to smoking on the grounds of health risks, not because "I told you not to." Here's what else you need to do to keep your child from becoming a smoker.
It's normal for teenagers to experiment. But it should NOT be okay for your child to smoke. If your child has taken to lighting up, register your strong disapproval. Explain that you object to smoking on the grounds of health risks, not because "I told you not to." Here's what else you need to do to keep your child from becoming a smoker.
What to Eat to Keep Blood Sugar Low
What to Eat to Keep Your Blood Sugar Low
For years, doctors have been telling men with diabetes, and men worried about developing diabetes, to eat lots of whole-grain foods, like brown rice and whole-grain cereals. But a new study suggests that it's much better to eat beans and other foods that are lower on the so-called glycemic index.
For years, doctors have been telling men with diabetes, and men worried about developing diabetes, to eat lots of whole-grain foods, like brown rice and whole-grain cereals. But a new study suggests that it's much better to eat beans and other foods that are lower on the so-called glycemic index.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Enjoying the Holidays on a Smaller Budget
Teaching Values with Holiday Giving
You've got less money to spend on gifts this year. How can you keep your kids from feeling disappointed? Be honest with them about the money situation, and use the discussion to explore your values--what constitutes meaningful gift-giving and what constitutes wasteful extravagance.
You've got less money to spend on gifts this year. How can you keep your kids from feeling disappointed? Be honest with them about the money situation, and use the discussion to explore your values--what constitutes meaningful gift-giving and what constitutes wasteful extravagance.
Smart Moves for Investors Now
How to Invest During the Recession
Economists are now predicting that the recession will last through 2009, if not beyond. What's a smart investor to do with his (remaining) money right now? Experts say to stick with best-in-class companies in consumer staples and health care. Avoid companies that trade in discretionary goods and services.
Economists are now predicting that the recession will last through 2009, if not beyond. What's a smart investor to do with his (remaining) money right now? Experts say to stick with best-in-class companies in consumer staples and health care. Avoid companies that trade in discretionary goods and services.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Helping Your Kid with College Applications
How to Ease College Application Anxiety
How can Dad (that means you!) help junior or junioress with the college applications process? There are all sorts of helpful strategies, and they don't require much effort. Best of all, they're free. Your financial burden is already big enough!
How can Dad (that means you!) help junior or junioress with the college applications process? There are all sorts of helpful strategies, and they don't require much effort. Best of all, they're free. Your financial burden is already big enough!
How to Beat Winter Blues
Overcoming Winter Blues, a.k.a. Seasonal Affective Disorder
Do the season's short, dark days tend to darken your mood as well? You may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. That's the bad news. Good news is there are simple ways to overcome the problem, including watching what you eat, getting lots of exercise, and sitting in front of a bright-light-box--known as light therapy. If self-help doesn't help, medication or counseling probably will.
Do the season's short, dark days tend to darken your mood as well? You may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. That's the bad news. Good news is there are simple ways to overcome the problem, including watching what you eat, getting lots of exercise, and sitting in front of a bright-light-box--known as light therapy. If self-help doesn't help, medication or counseling probably will.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
How to Survive Your Office Christmas Party
How to Survive Your Office Christmas Party
It's okay to have a drink--maybe. But that's about as far as you want to go, as office parties are really just an extension of the workplace. So if merriment is pretty much out of the question, what SHOULD you do at the party?
It's okay to have a drink--maybe. But that's about as far as you want to go, as office parties are really just an extension of the workplace. So if merriment is pretty much out of the question, what SHOULD you do at the party?
Why Municipal Bond Funds Make Sense Now
Why Municipal Bond Funds Make Sense Now
Today's investors may feel that they have to choose between low yield and high risk--neither being an attractive choice. But for many men in higher tax brackets, municipal bond funds may offer a third option. Just make sure you do your research.
Today's investors may feel that they have to choose between low yield and high risk--neither being an attractive choice. But for many men in higher tax brackets, municipal bond funds may offer a third option. Just make sure you do your research.
Simple Ways to Protect Your Kids from Hearing Loss
Simple Ways to Protect Your Kids from Hearing Loss
From ipods to power tools to loud concerts and action films, it's noisy out there. No wonder hearing loss is increasingly common among kids and young adults. Here's how to protect them.
From ipods to power tools to loud concerts and action films, it's noisy out there. No wonder hearing loss is increasingly common among kids and young adults. Here's how to protect them.
Monday, December 15, 2008
How to Tell Your Kids the Truth about Santa
How to Tell Kids the Truth about Santa
What do you say when Junior asks if Santa (or the Easter Bunny) is real? Chances are, if he’s asking, he’s figured it out already. Here's some tips on what to do, depending on the situation.
7 Ways to Clear Clogged Sinuses
Clogged sinuses making you afraid to fly? Here are seven simple strategies that will help clear things up before you get on the plane.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Is Your Credit Score Accurate?
Is Your Credit Score Accurate?If you're thinking of buying a house or car, beware the tightened credit market. Lenders use a credit risk score to determine the risk a borrower represents. Here's how to make sure the information on your credit score is accurate--it could save you thousands of dollars a year.
How to Be Your Own Career Coach
How to Be Your Own Career CoachSelf-coaching can be just as effective as hiring a professional--and it costs a lot less. Follow these easy steps and learn how to succeed all by yourself.
Better Way to Lose Weight
Checked your spare recently--the spare tire around your waist? If it's been getting bigger,maybe it's time to go green--as in cold, hard cash. A recent study shows that men who are paid to lose weight drop more pounds.So you might set up a weight-loss compensation program. Arrange for your wife to pay you for each pound you shed. Or round up colleagues who also need to lose and start a pool. Each gym visit entitles you to a certain amount, with a bonus thrown in for choosing salad over pizza at lunch meetings.
Checked your spare recently--the spare tire around your waist? If it's been getting bigger,maybe it's time to go green--as in cold, hard cash. A recent study shows that men who are paid to lose weight drop more pounds.So you might set up a weight-loss compensation program. Arrange for your wife to pay you for each pound you shed. Or round up colleagues who also need to lose and start a pool. Each gym visit entitles you to a certain amount, with a bonus thrown in for choosing salad over pizza at lunch meetings.
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