Family Articles (Sorted by date)

How to Pack for the Movers

You’ve chosen a new home, selected a mover, and now comes the task of packing for the move. There are 3 important things you should remember that will save you a lot of time and frustration later:• Collect all the materials (boxes, tape,...
Kyle Thomas HaleyDecember 19, 2005

Do You Need Rental Insurance?

Many renters don’t stop to think about what happens if there is a fire, someone breaks in and steals their new TV or stereo, or a visitor slips and falls on their property. The sad truth is; you will be responsible!
Kyle Thomas HaleyDecember 19, 2005

Two Can Live More Cheaply Than One ~ Consider a Roommate

If living expenses are eating up your budget, one of the most popular solutions is to find one or more roommates to share them. Rent for a multiple-bedroom apartment is usually not significantly higher than that of a single bedroom or studio unit.
Kyle Thomas HaleyDecember 19, 2005

10 Ways To Sneak Some Extra Fruits And Vegetables In Your Family’s Diet

We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in there.
Susanne MyersDecember 19, 2005

Real Estate Home Prices to Cool in 2006 - Soft Landing Projected for Current Record Housing Boom

The five-year boom in existing and new housing sales in many U.S. housing markets is expected to cool in 2006 but final results should still be second best in history, according to projections by top industry economists.
Monte HelmeDecember 19, 2005

Make Money This Holiday Season Instead of Just Spending It

What if you could make more money than you spend this holiday season? Sounds like a pretty good idea, you say? If you'd like to be on the making money end during the holidays, now is the time to start preparing.
Liz FolgerDecember 19, 2005

How to Have a Happy Christmas

1. Forget PerfectDon't tie yourself in knots trying to have a Christmas like you see on the pages of a magazine. These are stage managed by a team of people and shot in August.
Janice Elizabeth SmallDecember 18, 2005

Top 5 Things Your Mother Never Told You about Giving Gifts

If your mom's like mine, she probably gave you lots of advice on what to do about mostly everything, including giving gifts. But sometimes what your mother didn't tell you about giving gifts is what matters most.1.
Cindy CarreraDecember 18, 2005

Gift Baskets: The Gift You Can Give Again and Again

As the physical distance between family and friends has increased over the years, more people are turning to the internet as their source of gift giving.
Larry FlynnDecember 18, 2005

The Money Tree

All my life I have heard people wish they had a money tree growing in the back yard when they were in a bad financial situation, but in reality most people do have a money tree!
Thaddeus CollinsDecember 18, 2005