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Relationships & Family > Coping with Divorce The rules of separation: 4 of 14

I was going through a bad break up. You know, the kind where all you can do is think of him or you'll drop everything, even plans with friends, to go see him if he called. Sound familiar? One day over coffee, an intelligent friend of mine told me something I'm going to tell you: "Te tiene como arrastrada". Ouch! Think of it ...
Personal Finance > Financial Planning How to cope with being broke: 5 of 15

Dealing with Being Broke: Being broke is a state of mind. Yes one could say, "I am broke". Or one could say, "I am learning to be resourceful". The United States is capitalist nation and with it come that have and the have-nots, however, the American Dream is that the have-not's can have. Living abroad is a disturbing eye-op...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Best international destinations for the US dollar: 10 of 24

The Four Best-Ever Destinations for the US Dollar Want to get away? Tired of the usual tourist traps? Relax, your vacation starts right here. It's time to get away and you don't feel like spending hundreds of dollars on one room for one single night. You could go camping, but you've got this itch and you just need to get out...
Travel > California Destinations Travel destinations: Mendocino, CA: 1 of 1

California Getaways: Mendocino County Tucked away in northern California, right on Hwy 1 you will find beautiful Mendocino. Enjoy a soothing foggy afternoon as you watch the grey whales migrate south. Watch the fire flicker in a fireplace or a gigantic bonfire right on the beach. Snuggle close to a loved one as the salty bre...
Education > College Life Monthly budget tips for college students: 6 of 11

Budgeting in College From one student to the next, you don't get to graduate school by spending every penny that comes your way. Life for the young and fabulous isn't always easy, especially when you look around and see all the things you feel like you should be doing. Even in this economic climate there are many things you ...
Education > Educational Philosophy Is engaging parents in their children's education a major factor in turning around low-performing schools?: 3 of 5

While parent involvement and encouragement in a child's education has many benefits, a parent from a low-performing district would be less likely to ensure that his/her child does well on the SAT's. This is why we have teachers and schools in the first place, to teach our children. Unfortunately, blaming the teachers probabl...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Healthy holiday eating strategies: 7 of 10

How many holiday parties are you going to attend this season? Let me guess, the neighborhood party, your work party, your significant other's work party, your parents... That's a lot of over eating (assuming they're mostly dinner parties). Thank God you have such great self-control. Yeah right. Holiday eating, it's a situati...
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding Bareback horse riding: 30 of 42

Bare Back Riding: Intimidating and majestic at the same time, horses have captured our imaginations for centuries. With nothing but you, the horse and an open trail one could be riding on a horse and immediately be taken back to your favorite novel, Little House on the Prairie for me, Dances with Wolves for others. Horses, a...
Personal Finance > Retirement Does it really pay to save for retirement?: 6 of 8

Retirement Do's and Don'ts: Having been a financial coach myself, I have come to the conclusion that whomever decides to save for their retirement is naive. Saving money at home will gain no interest and will depreciate faster than one can "save" it. Saving money in a bank will do the same. People bent on saving should reali...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable Game Review: Virtual Farm by Alawar Entertainment: 9 of 9

Virtual Farm: A kid inherits a farm and he needs to turn a profit as fast as possible while he embraces this new rugged lifestyle. The name of this particular game is to help the poor guy out. You can do that, can't you? Of course! Lend a hand as you must literally start from dirt as you start up his farm, name his prices on...