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Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How to save on energy costs: 5 of 40
Increasing energy costs coupled with concern over the effect energy consumption is having on global climate change has many of us looking for ways to make every aspect of our lives more energy efficient. Fortunately, you don't have to spend thousands of dollars covering the roof of your house in solar panels or trade in your ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Stretching tips for cycling success: 3 of 17
As essential as routine maintenance is to the performance of your bicycle, so too is stretching essential to maintaining your own peak performance as a cyclist. In addition to reducing your risk of injury while riding, stretching also brings with it the added benefits of increasing the flexibility and fatigue resistance of yo... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity A baby boomer's guide to maximizing health and living a long life: 1 of 5
Growing younger: It might sound like some cutesy paradoxical catch phrase uttered by bad actors on late night infomercials, but the truth of the matter is: boomers can shave years off their age and improve the quality of their life. Even if you did a less than stellar job of living healthy throughout your life, you can reap t... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to set up a budget: 18 of 72
Mention the word "budget" and most people think of living a life of borderline poverty while squirreling away every penny that comes into their possession. Fortunately, that isn't the case. Budgeting isn't about forsaking your wants and living the life of a pauper it's about structuring your finances in such a way that you ca... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Space heater checklist: Safe locations and hazards to avoid: 4 of 16
While space heaters are a convenient, and often cost effective, way to provide supplemental heat to a home, they can be dangerous if used improperly. According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), space heaters are the leading cause of home fires during the months of December, January and February. The risk, ho... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking The armored bike: Products to deter even the most ardent thief: 2 of 8
As the popularity of cycling grows, so too does the popularity of bicycle theft. Unfortunately, bicycles are easy to steal and easy to sell, so even leaving your bike unattended for only a few minutes outside a convenience store can prove to be too tempting to resist for an opportunistic thief.All too often, cyclists fail to ... More..
Personal Finance > Taxes Common tax deductions for individuals: 4 of 15
Quite often, individuals simply take the standardized deduction offered by the IRS and call it a day. Though this may seem appealing from a stress perspective, taking a little time to research into the itemized deductions offered by the IRS could prove to be the difference between owing taxes and receiving a refund check. Som... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit How to protect your identity: 5 of 15
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America. The FBI estimates that between 500,000 and 700,000 people become victims of identity theft each year. Knowing how to protect yourself from identity theft can save you thousands of dollars, years of frustration trying to restore your credit and clear your name, and the hu... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice The job of an executor of an estate: 2 of 6
It is the job of an executor to faithfully and honestly protect the property of a deceased person until all debts and taxes have been paid and the remaining assets have been distributed amongst that person's heirs. Although legal and financial expertise are not requirements for someone serving as an executor; honesty, imparti... More..
Business > Finance & Insurance Tax aspects of LLCs: 3 of 6
A limited liability company (LLC) is a business entity designed to protect individual owners from any personal liability for the business' debts (like a corporation) while allowing for flexibility of tax structure. Most businesses qualify as LLCs with the exception of banks and insurance companies. However, some states restri... More..