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Feb 29, 2008 -
For those of you who may have been wrapped up last week gearing up for the Oscars, take a look at these great money tips that Real Simple featured in their March issue. They're concise, realistic, simple but thorough, and cover savvy issues like spending habits, savings goals, costly gas prices, retirement savings, budgeting, and developing a financial plan. Peruse them at your leisure, and then act with confidence when you've chosen which steps would help you worry less about your finances.
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Feb 25, 2008 -
There are some parts of our financial lives that require more attention than others — saving for college or buying a home are two areas that can be a bit overwhelming to think about, not to mention begin tackling these goals. A financial plan can help you overcome this anxiety and Real Simple names needing one as the sixth worry in its March issue feature. To read their recommendations for developing a financial plan just read more
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Feb 22, 2008 -
While the act of creating a budget may not be the first thing you want to do with the little spare time you have, the effects of budgeting — like being able to take that long awaited vacation — are more than worth the little effort it actually takes to organize your spending. Real Simple lists needing a budget fifth in the March issue's feature. To see the magazine's simple and useful tips for building a budget just read more
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Feb 21, 2008 -
We've been chatting a lot about retirement around here and Real Simple seems to be on the same page. The fourth worry they name in their March issue feature is not knowing how much to save for retirement. I've already mentioned that specific retirement savings goals will vary from one person to another, but when you look at the big picture most have an ultimate goal of retiring comfortably.
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Feb 20, 2008 -
Anyone that has a car — and even those of you who don't have a tank to fill up — knows that gas prices are frustratingly high and don't show signs of budging any time soon. Real Simple lists worrying about high gas prices as number three in the March issue's feature, and has some useful recommendations for those of you who don't have a super-green method for commuting to work and running errands. To see what they are just read more
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Feb 19, 2008 -
Is the size of your savings not exactly healthy? You're not alone — the US Department of Commerce estimates that the average American household only saves 0.4 percent of its disposable income, which is down by more than 2 percent from 1999. Saving too little is the second worry that Real Simple covered in their March issue feature, and they suggest coming up with a savings goal and setting up an automatic deduction from your checking account to get your savings beefed up.
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Feb 18, 2008 -
Guess who made the cover of Real Simple's March issue? A cute piggy bank! It wasn't pink, but it served its purpose.
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Other Search Results
Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Nicotine Addiction
- Health Risks
- Secondhand Smoke
- Smoking Bans
- Quitting Smoking
- Symptoms of Withdrawal
- Failure to Quit
- Lifestyle Changes
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Smoking and Your Health
- Smoking may worsen knee osteoarthritis in men. A study published in the Annals of Rheumatic Disease found that male smokers have more pain and cartilage loss than men who do not smoke. Previous studies have not found such a link.
- Smoking greatly increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Prevention
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Medications
- Stages
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Alzheimer’s Disease Toll Increasing
More than 5 million Americans now have Alzheimer’s disease, and the number could increase to 16 million by mid-century, according to a 2007 report from the Alzheimer’s Association.
New Drug Indication
In 2006, the FDA expanded the use of donepezil (Aricept) to include treatment of people with severe dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Donepezil was previously approved only for people with mild-to-moderate dementia.
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