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  1. 10 tips to prevent ID fraud during the holiday season
    According to a 2008 survey by Travelers, burglary and theft of wallets, purses and personal computers provide thieves the best...
  2. Avoid holiday debt
    Did you end last year's holiday season in debt up to your eyeballs? Are you buying into the illusion that the next holiday season...
  3. 8 tips for savvy holiday shopping
    No matter your income, everyone loves a bargain. Figuring out how to get the best deals, however, isn't always easy. But help is...
  4. Smart packing tips for holiday airline travel
    With the crowded airports, flight delays, and extra luggage for gifts and winter clothing, holiday travel can be hectic without...
  5. Girls' night in party ideas
    If you and your girls are lucky enough to have a night to yourselves, make it special by hosting it yourself. It will be less...
  6. 72 Hours in Vancouver
    Each Canadian city I've visited has a distinct personality. Montreal is a cosmopolitan, European-reminiscent city with hip cafés...
  7. Business Lunch Etiquette
    Etiquette at a business lunch can make or break the deal…or job. Do you know the rules of a successful business lunch? Here are...
  8. 10 Destinations for a quick fall getaway
    How about a quick fall getaway before there's frost on the pumpkin? Go someplace special with someone special and enjoy the colors...
  9. 10 Haunted travel destinations
    Instead of visiting a museum or a famous restaurant on your next vacation, get in the Halloween spirit by exploring a haunted...
  10. 10 Great places to zipline
    Few things beat soaring through the air on a cable over rich forests, bubbling rivers and native wildlife. With your adrenaline...
  11. 11 Best places for fall foliage
    Does the crisp, cool air of autumn remind you that summer is gone? Is the call of fall colors awakening the leaf peeper in you?...
  12. 25 Free things to do in San Diego this winter
    From traditional holiday parades and festivals to the migration of California gray whales along the Pacific coast, a visit to San...
  13. 6 Women with unusual careers
    We're past the 1950s housewife image. We're even past the notion that women can't do math or hard labor. In 2009, women are proudly...
  14. Take a "me-cation": Retreats to rejuvenate and refresh
    Need a little "me" time? We get it. Between work, the kids, family and friends, finding even a moment to relax and unwind is hard....
  15. Important things to do before starting your business
    Before you get that entrepreneurial itch amid the recession, take a step back and focus on your plan.
  16. Get ready for fall fun!
    Put down the remote control and get ready for some serious fall fun with your family!
  17. 7 car-care tips for women
    Nearly 9 out of 10 female motorists are at least somewhat involved in the decision-making process for their household's vehicle...
  18. Self-starters: Making your own way
    Whatever goal you are hoping to achieve, being a self-starter will help you reach it that much faster -- and on your own terms. Here...
  19. 8 Eco-tips for new parents
    As a new parent, you probably aren’t thinking about the 50,000 synthetic chemicals produced in the US every year. However, many of...
  20. Swap houses with a stranger and learn how locals live
    The hottest new trend in vacations is house swapping. It's economical, fun and offers an opportunity to live like a local. Find out...

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