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Family Tree Magazine Picks 101 Best Websites of 2010

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There are a plethora of genealogy related websites out there, and you cannot possibly test out all of them yourself. Sometimes, it’s nice to get an expert opinion about which sites are good, which are only okay, and which are so bad that they should be avoided completely. Family Tree Magazine came up with a list of their picks for the top 101 genealogy websites. Family Tree Magazine was founded in 1999. It is America’s #1 family history magazine. It covers a variety of topics that would be of interest to genealogists, from tips for genealogy research, to ideas for … Continue reading →

Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of January 23, 2012

Each and every week, you can check out the Insurance Podcast Roundup in order to find brand new episodes of podcasts that discuss insurance related topics. This is a good way to stay informed about any new changes that could affect your insurance policies. NPR has an episode of “All Things Considered” that was released on January 20, 2012. This episode is called “Administration Stands Firm on Birth Control Coverage”. This episode mentions that the Obama administration did not back down to a lobbying effort by the Catholic Church, in regards to the requirement that all health insurance plans must … Continue reading →

Deals on Last Minute Stocking Stuffers

Christmas is just a few days away. Have you finished all your shopping? There will always be some people who choose to wait until “the last minute” before heading to the stores. Many of the rest of us will be looking for just a few more stocking stuffers to add to the gifts that have already been purchased. Here are some excellent deals on last minute stocking stuffers. Staples has a printable coupon that will save you 50% off all Crayola products. This coupon is valid through December 24, 2011. What little kid wouldn’t love a fresh, new, box of … Continue reading →

Need Some Parenting Help? Try S-O-S!

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Every parent needs a little extra support, advice, or understanding from time to time. Parents who have children who have special needs may need that kind of help a little more often. There is a website called S-O-S that is an online special needs information guide that can be used by parents. Stage One of their program is being offered for free right now. There are many benefits to going online in order to get support for something. Online support is available whenever you need it, no matter what time of day or night it happens to be. You can … Continue reading →

One in Four Adults Uses Government Run Health Insurance

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The Affordable Care Act was signed a little over a year ago. Since then, there has been a lot of news that relates to some aspect of, or opinion about, the Affordable Care Act. One of the topics of discussion that keeps coming up involves concerns about how much of a role the federal government will play in how health insurance will affect the lives of Americans in the near future. A poll from Gallup shows that one in four Americans already is getting their health insurance from the federal government. Gallup is a name that you may recognize. They … Continue reading →

Preparing for Worse Times Ahead

While we would all hope that the economy is going to get better soon, the reality is that it will probably get worse before it starts getting better. Leading analysts say that it may be 2010 before we can expect an improvement. This means that there will be further job losses, higher prices and the possibility of shortages as business fail and manufacturers have to reduce their production. To give yourself peace of mind, start doing what you can to prepare. Ideally, you should have three to six months of living expenses squared away in an emergency fund. While this … Continue reading →