One more use for your tax refund: Take control of your debt (BPT) - If you’re anticipating a tax refund this year, chances are you’ve already thought about how you’ll spend the money. Maybe you’ll pay bills, fund your summer vacation or treat yourself to s...
Preparing your credit profile for the spring real estate season (BPT) - When you are out shoveling snow and scraping ice off the car’s windshield, winter can seem like an eternity. Yet when it comes to your credit profile, house-hunting and the spring real est...
Tips and advice to tackle parenthood's messes and stresses (BPT) - Life with kids is fast-paced, challenging and can be stressful. So, it’s always good to stay up on helpful parenting tips and advice – whether you’re a first-time mom, an experienced dad, ...
The Mayan apocalyptic divide - where do you fall? [Infographic] According to Mayan prediction, the end of the world is right around the corner on December 21, 2012. However, 96 percent of Americans are not convinced that our demise is near. In fact, when asked...
Giving back is the best way to spread holiday cheer (BPT) - If there’s one thing that unites us, it’s that doing something nice for someone else has a way of making us feel good. And sometimes, there’s no better reminder of this than hearing storie...
Travel: What's hot in 2013 (BPT) - There are two kinds of travelers out there: those who plan and those who wing it. But what they have in common is a love of travel and exploring new destinations. Whether you take two-day ...
Top technical accessories for your car (BPT) - Whether it’s traveling during the holidays or commuting to and from work, Americans spend a lot of time in their vehicles – almost 540 hours a year according to a Roland Berger study. With...
Get the most from your mobile phone service (BPT) - With more than 320 million mobile phones in the country, it’s no surprise that most Americans say wireless phone access is so important that it would be the last item they would give up if...
Boomerang kids: When your empty nest fills up again (BPT) - With a slowly growing economy and a still sluggish job market, there has been a continued increase in children moving back home after having lived independently on their own. These so call...
Small-business owners show cautious optimism about 2013 (BPT) - There’s no doubt that small businesses are a driving force in the American economy. And because they feel the shifts in the economy so acutely, the insight of small business owners can pro...
What to expect from the wireless industry in 2013 (BPT) - Faster data speeds. Rapid-fire communication. Bigger screens. The wireless industry is creeping ever closer to instantaneous interaction all the time according to mobile experts. Noah Kra...
New year, new school? Online learning can ease transitions (BPT) - A new trend in American public education finds many K-12 students transferring schools mid-year - even when the family doesn’t move. Many families are looking to give their child a fresh s...
