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Want peace and joy in your home this Christmas? Start planning for it now
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Legend has it that Santa Claus spends the whole year prepping for his big night. While you don't have to go to that extreme, you can still enjoy the benefits of planning for the holidays a few months in advance. Don't let waiting until the last minute interfere with your Christmas fun this year. Here are three areas where you can get a jump-start on the holiday.
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Overwhelmed by debt? Know your options
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If you find yourself in a financial hole you can't get out of, it's important to know you have options. Being in debt can cause people to continue to make payments that they can't afford or can barely afford without much hope of ever eliminating the debt. If you find yourself in this position, there are a few routes you can pursue to free yourself from overwhelming debt.
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Summer 'staycations' remain popular as recovery approaches
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Have you heard about the new trend in family vacations? With the economy in rough shape, more and more families are opting to "vacation at home" to make the most of their budget. The savings really add up, since the cost of family vacations can be quite high. Airfare remains expensive, and while taking the car instead will save money, gas isn't cheap. And spending a day or two traveling each way dramatically cuts into everyone's time, to say nothing of its effect on attitude. Hotels are pricey, eating out for a week costs more than a month of groceries and tourist attractions like theme parks can put a real dent in the wallet. Instead, many savvy families are choosing a "staycation" to save money, or to put the money they do spend toward something of more lasting value.
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Get your teen's attention when teaching the dangers of distracted driving
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Teens are inundated, and rightfully so, with statistics and horrific stories that point to the dangers of driving while intoxicated. However, new research shows that distracted driving is among the leading causes of auto accidents, and the problem is getting worse. Here's some advice of helping teens avoid the dangers of distracted driving.
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What to do if your child is being bullied
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If your child is being bullied, she's not alone. About 160,000 children in the United States miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students, according to the National Education Association.
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Is your baby cover model material?
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Practically all parents are convinced that their little one's smile is worthy of gracing the cover of a magazine - or of winning a photo contest at the very least. Now, you have the opportunity to show the world just how cute your baby is.
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Simple rules to keep family travel fun, affordable and stress-free
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If you've watched any of the "Vacation" movies, you've seen what can go wrong on a family vacation. While hilarity is the end result of the mishaps in the movies, certain blunders aren't as funny in real life. Therefore, it's important to ensure that you and your children will remember your trip for the right reasons.
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Overdraft fee changes are on the way
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There are new regulations going into effect this summer that could change the way your bank charges overdraft fees for debit card purchases. Are you ready? Officials hope the changes will help consumers avoid unexpected fees, but even after the new government rules go into effect on July 1, many banks will continue to charge a fee if you opt in to their overdraft service. It's important to know how these changes might affect you and your money.
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Five things your kids should be doing this summer
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In only a few weeks, school will be out and your children will suddenly have endless hours of free time at their disposal. Without proper planning, summer vacation can be a wasted opportunity for learning and growth in children of any age.
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Ten tips on how to be a good neighbor - and avoid lawsuits
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Treating your neighbor as you would like to be treated is wisdom that is thousands of years old. And it may be more important than ever in today's litigious society where a growing number of Americans - nearly 80 percent - live side-by-side in urban and suburban areas, in many cases separated only by a wall.
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