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Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's The best way to stick to your New Years resolutions

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The dawn of a new year fills us with hope and excitement. We feel motivated to make some positive changes in our lives and realize our dreams. Be it to lose those extra pounds, stay fit, land that dream job, study or travel, New Year resolutions offer a great way to start anew. The best way to stick to your New Year resolutio... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Quick tips for inner peace

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Inner peace is a state of mind. It is attained by being content with one's lot. It can be likened to an inner source of energy that gives one the confidence to respond to events with calmness and clarity. Inner peace results from living authentically. It is a state that is achieved by consciously making attitudinal and other ... More..

Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Why travel insurance is important

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Travel insurance is perhaps the last thing on your mind when you plan that dream getaway. You are more likely concentrating on picking the perfect destination, planning itineraries and making reservations for flights, hotels and places you wish to visit. And of course you aim to have the best vacation possible at the least co... More..

Personal Finance > Credit Cards Guide to credit card reward programs

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With the aim of wooing customers, many credit card companies offer rewards ranging from loyalty points to cash-back rebates. There are rewards to suit one's lifestyle ranging from airline to movie tickets, discounts with selected merchants for goods and services and points that can be redeemed as in-store credits. A credit ca... More..

Personal Finance > Credit Cards Student credit cards: Taking the plunge

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As a student, a decision to get a credit card may arise from a combination of factors. It may be for the convenience of paying school fees and purchasing books on-line. Another reason may be to budget for expenses and better manage your finances. Low-fee or reward based cards specially targeted for students that are offered b... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Make it an earth-friendly holiday season

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As another holiday season nears, our thoughts turn to all that it signifies. It is a time of joy and good cheer when giving and receiving gifts is an accepted norm. Yet we dread the investments in time and money that it entails, especially when our budgets are limited and expenses tend to run high. Rather than give presents t... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gifts that give back

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Gift giving is something that affects us emotionally and financially. An important consideration when choosing a gift is the recipient. Age, relationship, interests and financial security of the friend or family member are carefully taken into account in the gift selection process. While material gifts appeal to most, there a... More..

Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) How to save on your electricity bill

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The rising price of fossil fuels is impacting our lives in many ways. With economic prospects expected to worsen in the near term, we can assume more price increases. Cutting costs has become a priority. This does not mean that we deprive ourselves of our basic needs. Rather, it is more about reducing wastage and trying to th... More..

Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans What to look for in a mortgage: How much to put down, how long to pay off

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Along with the dream of owning a home, comes the question of financing it. This usually involves getting a mortgage. A mortgage is a loan that we get from a lender to buy a house. We do this by pledging the house as security for the loan. Ironically, the word "mortgage" is derived from two Old French words, "mort" meaning dea... More..

Health & Fitness > Diabetes How to choose a glucose meter

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If you are living with diabetes, your doctor would most probably recommend using a glucose meter to monitor your blood sugar or glucose level. It is a necessary aid to manage your health regime consisting of a proper diet, exercise and medication. A glucose meter gives a reading of your blood glucose level at the time of test... More..

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1. The best way to stick to your New Years resolutions
2. Gifts that give back
3. Make it an earth-friendly holiday season
4. Why travel insurance is important
5. What to look for in a mortgage: How much to put down, how long to pay off
6. How to save on your electricity bill
7. How to choose a glucose meter
8. Guide to credit card reward programs
9. Student credit cards: Taking the plunge
10. Quick tips for inner peace

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