Out of Work? Tips for 'Chance Entrepreneurs' Starting their own Business
If you've been sending lots of resumes and getting the runaround, you're not alone. According to the U.S. Labor Department, unemployment is the highest level in 25 years.

New grads, career-changers find security, flexibility and meaning in massage industry
Many paths can lead to a career in health and wellness. Some emerging careers, such as massage therapy or home health aide, require less than four years of college to achieve professional status, and will experience high growth over the next few years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Spending on your home can save in the long run
Now that warmer weather is here, people are gearing up to make some repairs and updates to their homes. From new roofs and siding to adding state-of-art kitchen and other household appliances, people have more options than ever when it comes to making purchases that can help them save money and the environment.

Cardio-phobic? Fit mom of 4 shares workout secrets
A 30-minute cardio workout just three times a week, plus walking an additional 120 minutes per week, can yield major decreases in a woman's weight, body fat, inches, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, studies show. Here's how one cardio-phobic mother of four made the formula work for her.

Ordinary Americans make a difference in the lives of former foster children
Ordinary Americans are making a difference in the lives of young people aging out of foster care. Through support and donations, you can help former foster kids achieve their dream of going to college.

The logic behind online auto insurance quotes
We all want affordable auto insurance, but sometimes it seems that the setting of auto insurance premiums are arbitrary and capricious. But there really is more method than madness to setting premiums and online auto insurance quotes. So, why does auto insurance cost what it costs?

Americans turn to technology to manage chronic ailments at home
Technology has revolutionized how Americans manage chronic diseases, empowering us to monitor important health indicators in the comfort of our own homes. From monitoring blood pressure and blood oxygen levels to the electronic transmission of health information, technology is helping us take better charge of our own health.

Spring Home Deals are Healthy for Those Who Know the Score
Spring is a great time to buy a house. If your credit score is good, you're in an even better position to negotiate the loan on the home of your dreams.

Credit crunch insomnia
If you lay awake late at night worrying about your finances you're not alone. The credit crunch is taking its toll on sleep habits, with Americans losing valuable shut-eye every night.

More students taking advantage of online education
As computers evolved from occupying a huge air-conditioned room to being so small they fit into the palm of your hand, how you use them has too. One of the largest growing fields for online usage is education. More than 3.9 million college students took at least one online course in the fall of 2007.

Late Filers Beware: Avoid These Common Mistakes when Filing Your 2008 Return
The bad news? With so many changes made for the 2008 tax season, some taxpayers are bound to make a mistake on returns. The good news? You can save time and money now that you have filed an extension by learning from the mistakes of others who have already filed.

Online coupons make it easy to save
Last year, Americans spent more than $130 billion while shopping online, a growth of more than 6 percent over the year before. It's no surprise that shoppers choose to use the Internet more and more: you can save time and money by checking reviews of products and finding the best deals.