How did you react the last time your son or daughter threw a fit at the store when you said, 'No you can't have that?'

Major household appliances are a big investment. A new washer can cost anywhere from hundreds of dollars to over $1,000; the cost of a new refrigerator tops out at over $2,000. And they're not items you can do without, so when an appliance breaks, you need to either fix it or replace it as quickly as possible.

For many people, a cruise is the perfect way to leave all your worries behind at the dock. While on the ocean, being pampered 24 hours a day, it can seem like home and office are far away indeed.

Are you ready for retirement?  A lot of people think the answer is "yes."  They've listened to the experts and put money away in IRAs and 401ks, and they have pensions and social security coming to them.  But according to a pair of new studies, it won't be enough.

Depending on who you listen to, the burst of the housing bubble is either imminent or somewhere down the road. But all financial and real estate experts agree that it is inevitable.

If you've been in the market for real estate recently, you know prices have gone through the roof.  According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) the national median existing-home price for all housing types is likely to reach $221,700 by the end of the year.

(ARA) - If you're afraid you'll leave belongings like digital cameras, laptops, PDAs, cell phones, etc., behind when you get distracted, don't let them be lost forever.  There's a way to protect your valuable stuff.

Graduation is just around the corner for thousands of students, and shortly after they walk down the aisle, many in the Class of 2006 will find themselves facing hardships they didn't anticipate when they began the pursuit of their degree.

Want to learn how to make money on the stock market while driving to work?  Or find out how to get into the college of your choice while roller blading?  Or even hear about the latest trends in home decorating while preparing dinner?

In today's value-oriented business marketplace, research is the tool that differentiates one business from the next. Research separates the traditional businessperson, who uses a cookie-cutter approach to serving customer needs...