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Can your family survive without you?

When they stop to think about it, many American families probably would admit they are inadequately prepared to cover living expenses if the primary wage-earner in the family were to die unexpectedly.

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Safety on the road: 10 tips to keep you safe on your bike

Bicycling for fun, exercise and to commute to work is exploding throughout the United States. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans biking to work has increased 43 percent between 2000 and 2008.

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Managing your diabetes costs

Nearly a third of people with diabetes have not filled a prescription due to the expense in the past 12 months, according to a CVS/pharmacy survey. Here's how to manage diabetes costs.

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The impact deductibles have on auto insurance premiums

There are many factors that come into play when determining the amount you'll be charged for auto insurance coverage - how much insurance do you want? What is your driving record? What is your deductible?

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Surprising advice to get a man to commit

Any single woman who wants to find a loving, lasting relationship with a man is faced with an endless supply of advice - and much of it is conflicting. Does she follow the traditional approach and let him lead the relationship, or does she take the initiative to get the commitment she wants? Just what is it that makes a man commit?

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Hot wheels: The top five muscle cars of summer

Baseball, barbecue, pool parties - when you're tallying ways to celebrate summer, don't overlook one uniquely American invention that some devotees say is the epitome of summer fun - the muscle car. <br/>

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Protect your college kid's laptop

A laptop has become an essential tool for college students. Parents have more choices than ever - and more opportunities to save - when purchasing a laptop for their college kids. But the cost of a new laptop goes far beyond the price tag on the computer - especially if a new laptop is stolen or damaged while a child is away at school. Instead of risking a costly replacement, parents can take several effective measures to ensure their student's laptop, and the valuable information stored on it, are well protected.

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Protect your family's home, even after you are gone

Caring for your family is something you do every day of your life. But there might come a time when you won't be available. Mortgage life insurance is a life insurance product designed to help your survivors pay your mortgage after you pass away.

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Distracted driving - how to stop it

These days it seems as though a day doesn't go by that we don't hear about another fatal accident caused by a distracted driver. In April, 2010, a New York State college student died in a single car roll-over after drifting off the roadway. Police say she was driving and texting at the time. The previous month, a driver apparently reaching for a cell phone was blamed for causing a three-vehicle crash that killed a 1-year-old Minneapolis-area boy.

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What to do if your child is being bullied

If your child is being bullied, she's not alone. About 160,000 children in the United States miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students, according to the National Education Association.

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