Cosmetology: A Bright Spot In Gloomy Employment Landscape
Searching for a successful and fulfilling profession can be hard work, even without the added anxiety of a contracting job market.
Creating New Sources Of Family Income
A growing number of consumers are finding that developing an extra source of income can be one way to reduce the stress that often accompanies an uncertain economy.
Secure Your Office
One of the leading electronic security companies for businesses across the country suggests these tips for keeping your office, employees, customers and inventory secure.
Turned Your Hobby Into A Business? Check Your Insurance
Starting a new business means a whole new set of rules when it comes to insurance.
School Choice Campaign Launched
A new campaign is helping families learn about the importance of education reform.
Empowering Students To Go Green
From recycling to riding bikes, students across the country are finding ways to help protect the Earth.
Helping Teens Naturally
Sometimes the best classrooms aren't just in school.
Avoiding Germs In Gyms And Schools
Schools with gyms are finding it good practice to improve the way they keep sports equipment clean.
Teachers' Nest Eggs May Need Tending
Big changes are required for retirement plans.
Second Careers Reach High Tide For Navy Veterans
Many veterans who served their country honorably in the Navy or Coast Guard are falling hook, line and sinker for a second career at sea-especially when the training is free.
Stay In Shape On The Job
Here are three tips to minimize the calories you consume and maximize those you burn so you can stay in shape at the office.
Gift Card Tips For Holiday Shoppers
Before buying a gift card this season, take some time to consider exactly what you're giving. Gift cards provide convenience and flexibility for shoppers and recipients--but they also come with terms and conditions.
Knowledge Of Rice Is Growing In The Classroom
The traditional greeting in China may be "Have you had your rice today?" but did you know that same greeting could very well be heard here in the United States?
Using Your Personal Vehicle For Business?
All auto insurance is not the same.
Staying Healthy At Work
Eating lunch at your desk might make you feel more productive at work, but could it also cost you more sick days?
Helping Veterans At Work
A unique program helps employers support returning service members who are coping with two increasingly common battlefield injuries after they seek employment.
Making Memorable Moments In The Kitchen
Some of life's most memorable moments share a common setting-the dinner table-and a new contest wants to collect some of the best meals and moments that good food can inspire.
Selecting The Right Wireless Service: Spotlight--Small Businesses
In today's mobile environment, small businesses are relying more than ever on wireless services to help them manage their business.
Travel Nurse Program Hits The Road
Thanks to a new VA program, nurses may be able to enjoy new career opportunities while seeing a lot more of the U.S.A.
Help Wanted: Tech Support With A Smile
Americans love new gadgets, but many don't know the first thing about fixing them.
Key Tips On Making E-mail Marketing Work
A growing number of small businesses are getting the message when it comes to e-mail.
What Schools Can Do To Keep Kids Healthier
Many schools have reduced or eliminated the junk food they used to offer students. That's good news, since about a third of American children are overweight, a rate three times greater than a generation ago.
When The Economy Goes Red, Franchising Goes Green
Franchises that help protect the environment continue to thrive, even in a down economy.
Navigating Open Enrollment: Five Tips For Making The Most Of Your Health Insurance Options
If you are one of the 158 million Americans who receive health benefits through their job, the open enrollment period is a critical--and often confusing--time of year. During this window, you have the opportunity to select or make changes to health insurance plans for you and your family.
Employees Have A New Reason To Stress Less At Work
Employees rank time pressures, deadlines, office politics and their bosses as the most stress-inducing factors at work, according to a workplace wellness survey.
Stronger Customer Relationships Spur Business Success
One important secret to business success may involve asking yourself a pivotal question: If your company's only product were the customer relationship itself, how good would your product be?
Alumni Sometimes Slip In Providing Financial Support To Colleges And Universities That Gave Them So Much
People often look for ways to support what's important to them--and for many alumni, their alma mater is what matters most.
Smart Tips For Funding Your College Education
Regardless of need, there may be financial aid to help you afford the college of your dreams.
Ways To Get Free Professional Financial Advice
Low-income families have a number of resources available to help them get professional financial advice, free of charge.
The Passion Test
When you begin to do what you love, what you are truly passionate about, life has a way of pulling you irresistibly in directions you never imagined. That's the message behind a fascinating new book.
Active Play Encourages Learning, Discovery
With infants and toddlers, parents can foster learning and understanding with toys that encourage active play.
High Expectations In School Science Programs
A popular science competition helps kids earn money for college.
Nailing Down A Career In Construction
If you're looking to build a career, you might want to check out the construction field.
Helping Teachers Make The Grade
The new school year has just begun, but students already have a way to shape what they will learn in classrooms next year.
A La Carte Studies A Growing Trend
Increasingly, today's students--used to the conveniences offered by the Internet and cell phones--want access to their studies when it fits their schedule, in a format that meets their needs.
Choosing A College During Tough Times
Students and their parents may be glad to educate themselves with some little-known facts about paying for college.
A Wonderful World Of Cultural Discovery For Kids
Thanks to the launch of a new cross-cultural entertainment and educational DVD series, children are now being introduced to the vibrant and varied cultures of their family, friends, neighbors and the world.
The Right Resources Make Homework Help Simple
If you thought you were done with homework, you may want to redo the math. Most middle and high school students receive up to three hours of homework per night, and they are turning to mom for help.
Learning While On The Go Gets Easier
An educational card game that's a favorite of students, parents and teachers alike is going high-tech.
Five Tips To Help Pay For Your Child's College Education
Skyrocketing college costs coupled with difficult economic times are prompting parents to start saving for a child's college education when their child is still young.
The Writing's On The Wall: Poor Penmanship Has A Price
All that text messaging children do could come at a price-and we're not talking about high phone bills.
Family Security And Employee Benefits
The choices you make in your employer-sponsored group benefits can be much more important than many realize.
Get Into Business School
Even with top business schools rejecting over 85 percent of applicants, you can manage the admissions process if you avoid a few mistakes.
Protecting U.S. Jobs From Unfair Competition
More and more of the steel used in the U.S. comes from overseas, which poses a threat to American jobs and the economy.
Soldiers Bring Home Olympic Gold
America's military serves the country in more ways than many people realize.
Tips On Getting It Together for College
There's no bigger and more important project for high school juniors and seniors than choosing and applying to colleges.
Getting A Lunch You'll Love Without Breaking The Bank
Americans are finding ways to deal with the pressure of a weak economy. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index, inflation is at a 17-year high. From cutting down on driving to lower their gas costs to dining out less, people are finding ways to stretch their dollars farther.
Understanding Employee Benefits
Traditionally, a company's open enrollment period is when workers decide which employee benefits to select for themselves and their families for the coming year.
Investing In A 401(k) Retirement Account--The Painless Way
Retirement investing doesn't have to hurt. Because most 401(k) plan contributions are tax deferred, there's a way to save for retirement and barely feel a pinch in the paycheck.
Brown-Bagging Lunch Bags Big Savings
A solution to stretching your food budget dollars may be in the bag--the brown bag, that is.
Make Presentations Without Fear
A little forethought may help you fight a common fear.
College Housing As An Investment
When it comes to getting a better grade in real estate return, many investors are putting their money in higher education. They are investing in real estate in college towns.
Affordable Images For Your Business Needs
Companies in need of photos and illustrations can now subscribe to an extensive image library.
"Green Roofs" Help Students Make The Grade
From starting schoolwide recycling plans to cleaning up area parks, today's students get high marks when it comes to helping the environment.
Resources To Help Relieve Employee Stress
A collection of online financial and family resources is designed to help reduce employees' stress levels.
Software Lets You Tell Your Computer What To Do
With speech recognition software, you can dictate commands to your computer.
Helping Children To Learn, At Home And In School
Learning smart ways to teach your children could help improve their reading and math skills.
Dollhouses Deliver Skills For Children
For centuries, dollhouses have provided entertainment-and educational-opportunities for children and their families.
Bright Colors Are Boosting The Nation's Mood
The nation's optimism is reflected in the trend toward bright, vibrant colors.
Opportunities In America's Knowledge-Based Economy
A knowledge-based economy plays to a distinct advantage of the American workforce compared to the rest of the world.
How To Survive Middle School Math
In her groundbreaking book, actress and math genius Danica McKellar sets a few things straight: Acne sucks. Mean people suck. But math is actually a good thing.
Health Insurance: A Big Issue For Small Business
While most entrepreneurs tend to be rather independent, many feel they should be allowed to band together so they can purchase health insurance as part of a group.
Books To Get You Ready
If love of books leads to a love of learning, students will form a great affection for three new titles. They'll not only help keep the mind sharp, they'll help students get better grades.
New Web Site Provides Information, Tools And Practical Tips About ADHD
If you or someone you know has symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) you may be glad to know where to go for more information and for support in managing and living with the condition.
Safer Walks To School
A new program could be an important step toward keeping children around the world safe as they walk to school.
Sports Parenting: How To Win, Even If The Team Loses
Pointers on what parents can do to keep a sport rewarding for their children.
Free Online College Handbook
Navigating the college admissions process and paying for a higher education just got easier.
It's Time To Think About Their Lunch Drinks
Nutritionists say that flavored milk can be a secret weapon to help kids drink more milk and get the calcium and protein their growing bodies need.
Supportive Parents Play A Key Role In A Child's Success In School
Increasingly, academic success requires parents and children to work as a team. That's why it's important for parents to prepare their children by offering advice and tools that will further their academic careers.
Students Stop Stains This Semester
Tips for laundry first-timers.
Honoring Women In The Military
The female experience is a vital part of America's military experience, and the Veterans History Project created a new initiative to honor their contributions.
One Creative Kid Chef Could Win A $25,000 Scholarship Fund
As parents prepare for the back-to-school season, packing school lunches such as the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a great way to stick to the family budget and satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Taking Pulse Of Voters On School Choice Issues
Substantial support for school choice reforms cuts across major demographic subgroups.
Freelancing Becomes A Full-Time Career
For anyone who considered freelance or independent contract work as projects to do in between jobs, it's time to think again.
Wish I Had This When I Was In School
As students prepare to head back to school, there's the annual frenzy in the electronics section in every store across the U.S. as students equip themselves with the latest accessories and tools to get off to a good start.
Parents: It's A Good Time To Catch Up On Missed Vaccinations
If your child or adolescent has missed any shots, check with your doctor about getting back on track.
Active Seniors Wanted
A growing number of retired seniors who are looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of others and earn some extra money are getting back into the workforce.
Tips For Easy Fundraisers
Picture this: Raising funds can be easier than you imagine if you follow a few tips from the experts. It may be even easier if you have a camera.
Healthy Smiles Get An A+
Proper oral health is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. That's why many parents want their children to get a good grade when it comes to school-year dental care.
Drawing Inspiration From Disability
Increasingly, individuals with a physical disability are making a contribution on the job in community service and the arts. At the same time, they are helping to redefine what it means to be disabled.
School Lunch Packing 101
Busy parents know the start of the school year equates to a packed planner filled with everything from recitals to soccer games to parent-teacher conferences.
Moving Children To Learn: Tips For Parents
Whether it's dancing, running or just playing outside, it's a smart idea to keep kids moving--and for more reasons than you might expect.
Teacher Learns The ABC's Of Balancing Cancer And Career
Eight years ago, Suzanne Carlson joined the ranks of a workforce that is hundreds of thousands strong: American cancer survivors.
Wind Power Is Poised To Support U.S. Jobs
Experts say there is a renewable source of energy that is capable of becoming a major contributor to America's electricity supply over the next three decades--wind power.
Software Lets Parents Follow Students' Progress
With many schools using student information software, parents and students are increasingly able to leverage the Internet to track academic progress and impact achievement.
Talk To Your Children About School Bus Safety
While today's school buses are the safest, most technologically advanced they have ever been, parents still need to take a moment to talk to their children about school bus safety.
Book A Brighter Future For Your Child
More parents are getting the word that helping kids to love the written word is an effective way to improve their lives. By getting kids to love reading, you can help them succeed at school--and later in life.
Dictionary Project Gives Students The Gift Of Words
Through a national initiative, service organizations are helping third-grade students learn with their own personal dictionaries.
Finish It Right: How To Better Market Yourself And Your Company With Polished Printed Materials
Don't skimp on the details when trying to save time.
Tips To Cut Campus Expenses
In the current economy, making small changes to save money can mean a lot.
Note To Self: Five Helpful Tips For Passing Notes At Work
Five creative ways to achieve better results at work.
Tips To Help Your Small Business Thrive
During the best of times and the worst of times, your small business can thrive if you ask yourself some key questions.
College-Bound Students--Time To Get A Real Calculator
Tips on how to select a calculator for the college-bound student.
Do Your Homework On Head Lice
Tips to help keep head lice from being present at school roll call this year.
Brainy Backpacks Bust Kids' Boredom
Parents who plan ahead--whether it's for a family road trip or the ride home from school--find they can actually look forward to some quality time in the car.
Teaching Students To Score On And Off The Field
When school bells ring, the sound of a referee's whistle is usually not far behind.
Tips For Packing Healthier School Lunches
Lunches that make the nutritional grade can help your kids get better grades.
You: A Champion E-Business Entrepreneur?
How does your company match up against these champion entrepreneurs?
Many Drop Anchor At Piney Point, Maryland
In a stormy job market, many men and women are dropping anchor in Piney Point, Maryland and signing up to learn to be a merchant mariner.
New Technology Offers Security On The Go
A new approach to home security is designed to offer homeowners convenience, confidence and peace of mind while away from home. Communication is the key.
Do Something 101--Lend A Helping Hand
According to U.S. Census data, families will spend in excess of $7 billion getting their children ready for school--and more shoppers are hitting the stores early to stock up on school supplies.
Revealing New SAT Guide
Preparing for the SAT doesn't have to be an expensive or overwhelming experience, according to a revealing and groundbreaking new SAT guide.
An Online Network Of Instructional Videos
Whether you want to learn how to train your dog or play the guitar, there are useful instructional videos available online.
Making The Move To College
A few tips--including renting the right-sized truck and having a packing plan--can help make the move to college go smoothly.
Get An "A" In Comfortable Dorm Living
There's no reason to feel crowded when space is sparse.
Seven Simple Steps To Save For College
The sooner you start saving for college, the more time your money will have to appreciate.
Tips For A Successful School Year
Whether it's the beginning of the school year or well into the semester, sometimes helping a child succeed academically means understanding how he or she learns best.
Staying Plugged In While On Vacation
Whether they go by plane, train or automobile, when people take off to visit family and friends, they are taking their music and games with them.
Parents Are Part Of Equation For Teens' Math Success
Tips for parents to help their teen find the right path to math success.
Tips for Surviving Tough Financial Times
Managing your finances during a thriving economy can be difficult, but doing so during a time of market volatility can be downright scary. To help you maintain your financial confidence during this uneasy time, personal finance guru Suze Orman shares some useful tips.
Private Student Loans: How To Spot Deceptive Offers
Pay attention to college loans.
Dress For Success: Guidelines For A Suitable Suit
When it comes to selecting a suit, menswear experts advise, it's wise to follow four simple guidelines.
Students Can Work To End Bullying
A unique program that teaches kids the value of kindness may help cut down on bullying in schools.
Building Social Capital Pays Real Dividends
Networking is more than just shaking hands and passing out business cards. According to the authors of "The 29% Solution," networking is really about building your social capital-and it's a skill that can be acquired.
Preschoolers Explore Cultures, Learn Through Music
On PBS KIDS, Miss Rosa encourages children to explore new cultures and experiences.
Female Scientists Work To Make Breakthroughs
One woman, Dr. Laura Lapham of Florida State University, is studying possible new energy sources at the bottom of the sea.
New Hot Spot For College Students
Florida, known internationally as the center for hospitality and consistently ranked as one of the top 10 destinations in the world, can also be a great place to study.
Love Payday? It's Only Going To Get Better
American workers are being asked to put their two cents in on how they feel about how they are paid
Financial Management Tools Enable College Students To Manage Money
To meet the needs of students looking to augment their financial management knowledge, financial services companies create new programs aimed at providing fuller levels of financial understanding.
E-Mail Marketing Delivers An "A" To Small Business
If you own a small business, e-mail can be a big help in the way you communicate with your customers.
Flexible Spending Accounts Can Benefit Employers And Employees
A growing number of small business owners are finding their companies can make use of a health and dependent care benefit designed to save money for both employees and business owners.
Kids And The Constitution
Most children don't spend much time thinking about the Constitution, the rights it guarantees and how its principles govern many aspects of their daily lives. Fortunately, two books for middle-school-age children help present these principles in action, in a way children can really relate to.
Write Your Own Ticket In The Merchant Marine
Those looking for a job in a profession that's awash with opportunities for advancement may want to sign up to learn to be a merchant mariner.
Teaching Children The Art Of Written English
It's important for children to learn how to communicate through the written word.
Scholarship Program For Low-Income Students Determined To Succeed
There's a scholarship program that recognizes students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their education.
How-To Videos Online
If you have ever wondered how to make sweet and sour chicken or perform CPR or had the desire to learn a new sport, there's a Web site that specializes in showing you how.
Top Five Tips To Manage Credit As A Small Business Owner
One of the most difficult aspects of owning your own business is simply keeping track of your money. It's important to keep all of your spending in one place. To learn more about small business credit management visit www.chase.com\businesscards.
Breaking Free: Take More Vacations And Work Remotely
The right technology can liberate you from your desk.
Helping Children Get Smart About Money
It could pay to teach kids about managing money--and financial experts say the earlier the lessons begin, the better.
Tips For Simplifying Your Online Life
With new communications tools, it's possible to find relief from "online overload."
Campaign Plants Trees At Schools Across The U.S.
In a single day, more than 800 trees were planted at schools and parks across the U.S.
Reading Up On School Choice
A growing number of parents have given high marks to school choice programs.
CURE Magazine Announces Winner Of 2008 Extraordinary Healer Award For Oncology Nursing
Every day, people around the world are battling cancer and struggling to successfully overcome treatment, not to mention the emotional ups and downs of the disease.
Unsung Heroes Need A Pay Raise, Too
Helping people with disabilities live fuller lives is the work of a dedicated group of people who need a pay raise.
