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shopping

10 Affordable Valentine’s Day Getaways

7:00 am, January 28, 2012

Looking to whisk your sweetie away on a romantic retreat this Valentine’s Day, but don’t want to empty your pockets? Here are 10 affordable destinations to rekindle ...

kids

The Worst States for Kids

6:59 am, January 26, 2012

Using a comprehensive set of indicators, the Foundation for Child Development paints a diverse picture of children’s well-being in the U.S. While some states excelled, ...

 

Lunch Boxes Recalled for Potentially Poisonous Gel Packs

11:00 am, January 24, 2012

California Innovations recalled approximately 248,000 expandable lunch boxes after discovering that their freezer gel packs pose an ingestion hazard.

health care

Baltimore: the Best City for Hospital Care

12:01 am, January 24, 2012

Residents of Baltimore have access to the best hospital care, according to rankings released by HealthGrades.

health

The Drunkest States in America

7:00 am, January 17, 2012

New CDC data show that America’s alcohol consumption is on the rise. Which state has the most binge drinkers? MainStreet takes a look at the data.

divorce

4 Steps to Take as Soon as You Say 'I Don’t'

1:59 pm, January 13, 2012

Breaking up is hard to do – but you can at least make the money part easier. Remember these financial steps during your divorce, and a tough time will go much smoother.
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budget & save

8 Simple Ways to Save at the Vet

7:00 am, January 13, 2012

Studies have shown that many pet owners are choosing to forgo the veterinarian to save money, but you don’t have to be one of them. Here are some easy ways to save ...

kids & money

7 Ways to Teach Your Children to Save

3:58 pm, January 11, 2012

With all the begging for things that kids tend to do, introducing the concept of saving money may seem like a tough sell. But it's not impossible.

health alert

38 Million Americans Binge Drink 4 Times a Month

12:30 pm, January 10, 2012

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate binge drinking is becoming a big problem in the U.S.

recalls

Novartis Recalls Potentially Mixed Up Meds

10:23 am, January 09, 2012

Novartis has recalled certain packages of Excedrin, NoDoz, Bufferin and Gas-X Prevention products because they may contain foreign tablets or pieces of foreign tablets ...

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