The average family spends $1500 a year on energy bills, nearly half of which goes to heating and cooling, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A home ... Read more
Investing in You: Tips for Financing an Advanced Degree
by Christina Boyd, Merrill Lynch Senior Financial Advisor in Wayzata, Minn.
As a busy mother of two, I understand that it is easy to put off things that seem like a... Read more
Keep Passion Alive: 7 Tips
by Barbara Calvi, LMFT
Marriage and Relationships -- Do You Know the 7 Secrets to Keeping Passion Alive in Your Marriage?
We know that often, most of the... Read more
Women are more educated, earn higher incomes and have a more powerful role in the workplace than women of previous generations. But in spite of this progress, 90 percent of women say they feel financially insecure, according to the 2007 Allianz Women, Money and Power Study. The vast majority of women will need to take financial responsibility at some point in their lives, so it is vital that they have the knowledge and confidence to take charge of their financial future.
A 2009 report by The Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) says tha
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Want to Go Back to School?
ProjectWorkingMom is a scholarship program that provides college funding for working moms and dads. To date, the program has awarded nearly $6 million in scholarships. This year, the program is awarding another $5 million in full-ride scholarships. The program is made possible by its sponsors, including The Tyra Show.
According to a Pew research report, the percentage of married women making more money than their husbands has gone up to 22%--sixteen points higher then in 1970. Read what AV Flox, a blogger on the BlogHer network, has to say about that in her post, Does Money Make a Man More Attractive? Income Disparity in Love
Everyone knows about 'mom jeans,' but 'mom hair' is just as prevalent on most blocks. The permanent ponytail that is so easy and convenient, the outdated, frayed scrunchie pulling back unwashed locks or the baseball cap pulled down low to hide another bad hair day.
If you've jettisoned your mom jeans to Goodwill, it's time to show your hair some good will, too, by updating your look. Great hair doesn't have to take a lot of time or cost a lot of money - the following tips can help you turn mom hair into a hot hairstyle!
Plus Tips to Keep Your Colored Locks Looking Their Best
By Mary Jo McGinnity, Fantastic Sams
Colored or natural, long or short, curly or straight - your hair has a personality of its own. As a matter of fact, the color of your hair can color how others see you. Following are some traits associated with different hair color types as well as some general advice to maintain different shades and keep your colored locks looking their best.
If your hair is blonde...
You've probably been asked if you have more fun and heard your share of dumb-blonde jokes. Ot
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Take Steps to Prepare for the Cost of a Bigger Family
A couple's decision to start a family leads to one of the most significant periods of transition in their lives. Along with a host of new responsibilities comes the financial impact that children have on a household. This is not something to be taken lightly. You may be focused on immediate expenses like diapers, booties and baby food, but that's just the start. By some estimates, the cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 can fall in the range of $200,000, and possibly much more depending on any number of variables related to lifestyle, education and healthcare costs.
by Julie Meany, Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Inc
Few things induce more anxiety this time of year than the looming April 15 tax return file deadline. As you begin the process this year, keep in mind that changes to the tax rules could affect your tax liability and possibly make you eligible for new tax reduction opportunities. More details can be found at the Internal Revenue Service website (www.irs.gov) or by talking to your tax advisor. Here are some of the more prominent changes that could affect your final 2009 tax bil
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