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What your teen needs to know about car insurance

As soon as your son blows out the candles on his 16th birthday cake, you're being asked for the car keys. Or maybe he's already out the door, and driving down the road in his own vehicle.

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Protect your college kid's laptop

A laptop has become an essential tool for college students. Parents have more choices than ever - and more opportunities to save - when purchasing a laptop for their college kids. But the cost of a new laptop goes far beyond the price tag on the computer - especially if a new laptop is stolen or damaged while a child is away at school. Instead of risking a costly replacement, parents can take several effective measures to ensure their student's laptop, and the valuable information stored on it, are well protected.

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How to choose a safe, effective fish oil supplement

Americans now swallow fish oil more often than multivitamins, according to ConsumerLab's recent annual survey of vitamin and supplement users. And it's no wonder why - fish oil is one of the best supplements anyone can take.

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Americans wising up about credit cards, studies show

Americans seem to be learning their lesson when it comes to using credit cards wisely, two new studies indicate. The average American has fewer credit cards, is relying on them less, and is trying to pay down their debt - which, in many metropolitan areas, still exceeds the national average.

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Creating great food memories

Your memory of real, flavorful, fresh food is a key tool for losing weight. At least that's one of the intriguing claims in Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough's new book, "Real Food Has Curves: How to Get off Processed Food, Lose Weight, and Love What You Eat."

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The psychology behind your nutrition

Summer is the perfect time to improve eating habits. Listening to the psychological triggers of when to eat and when to stop is core to the psychology of good nutrition. Learn to listen and take advantage of the healthy food options available this summer. You might find that improving your nutrition is easier than you thought.

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Motorcycle safety tips - Life-saving information every rider should know

Whether you're new to the sport of motorcycling or an old pro, it's important to keep safety top-of-mind every time you push up your kickstand. Approximately 4,700 people died in motorcycling accidents in 2009 in the 50 states and District of Columbia , according to the American Motorcyclists Association (AMA).

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Distracted driving has many consequences

Distracted driving is fast becoming one of the most talked about issues in America. Several states have passed laws intended to combat it; talk show host Oprah Winfrey recently dedicated an entire show to the issue; and auto insurance companies have set up programs to encourage their customers to think long and hard about the consequences of their actions.

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Expert advice for starting a small business - even in this economy

Is it easier to climb Mount Everest than to start a small business in America today? More than 65 percent of Americans think so, according to a recent survey. Yet 70 percent also believe small businesses are more likely to turn around the economy than the federal government, reveals the survey by Wakefield Research conducted on behalf of e-commerce platform Alibaba.com.

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Teaching kids the rules of the road

Ask any parent who has been through it before and they'll tell you teenage drivers are overconfident. They are so excited about getting the privilege to drive; they often don't consider what can go wrong.

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