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Personal Finance > Managing Debt How to get out of debt: 12 of 68

It is becoming more common for the American citizen to have ever-increasing amounts of debt. With our banking system based primarily on the lending of money, it's becoming impossible for the average person to avoid taking out a loan at one point in their life. Without a loan, most cannot afford college, a house, or even a ca...
Arts & Humanities > Writing at Helium Helium versus Triond: Which is worth your time?: 2 of 11

Helium and Triond both have their pros and cons. There is no reason to pick and choose between the two services. If you're writing to make money, it's probably a good idea to hedge your bets to ensure that if anything ever happens to either service, you still have an income stream. Despite the obvious being answer being that...
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas & Advice Why are women attracted to Jerks and are always "Just Friends" with the lonely nice guys?: 6 of 32

This is a loaded question because it's clearly being asked from the point of view of the lonely nice guy. The same question could be asked "why are women attracted to dominant personalities, and want to remain friends with the submissive? I think it's clear where I'm going with this.. What the real issue is that the average ...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips How to overcome the stumbling blocks to regular exercise: 2 of 8

If you're reading this article, you're having trouble finding time to exercise. Or, if you have the time, you don't have the motivation to do it. Every single one of us has the exact same excuses, so it's not hard to overcome. You already know someone who has. There are five simple things you can do to ensure you never give ...
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Useful tips to reduce big telephone bills: 5 of 19

If you're one of the many that spend over $100 per month on your telecommunication services, you're absolutely paying too much. It can be difficult to keep these costs down, between home phone and cell phones there's about a thousand additional services that you can be charged for. There are a few simple steps you should tak...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Leaving your child with their first babysitter: 2 of 7

It is obvious that the first time you leave your child alone with a babysitter you are going to be anxious, but what most parents fail to consider is how the first night away from their parents will affect their children. The first time you leave your child with a caregiver will be scary for you, but your child will probably...
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Agnosticism: Why neither religion nor atheism is right: 6 of 16

The feud between catholicism and atheism has escalated greatly over recent years. Much of the reason for this is the sudden popularity of the internet. By being able to openly and anonymously discuss their religious beliefs, members of both factions have openly declared why the other is wrong. For much of recorded history, o...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Important questions to ask your babysitter: 5 of 13

When screening potential applicants to watch your children you should be asking a lot of questions. By the time you've completed the interview process, you should know practically everything about the candidate. You should be as familiar with them as you are a good friend. The first series of questions you should ask should ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Ideal age of a babysitter: 4 of 9

The ideal age for a babysitter tends to go down as the child's age goes up. The younger a child is, the more direct and immediate support they need from their caregiver, so you probably won't want a 16 year old watching your 1 year old. I'm going to look at ideal age of a babysitter from 4 different stages: Infant, young chi...
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Arguments in a relationship: 19 of 40

Arguing is inevitable in any relationship. There will be a time when you look at your companion and feel pure anger. Nobody's perfect, not even the love of your life. Even so, it's important to do what you can to actively prevent arguing from taking over the relationship. There are a few simple things you can remember to bot...