 | Riding the School Bus is as Safe as Ever
You may think the back seat of your own car is the safest mode of transportation for your school-bound child. Think again. School buses are the safest and largest mass transportation system in the United States, according to research by the School Bus Information Council (SBIC). |
 | Dream of Owning Your Own Business?
Have you always dreamed of owning your own business? If so, you're not the only one. As many have followed the dream and released themselves from the corporate jungle, they've found that it can be a difficult journey. What can you do to help ensure your success? |
 | 'Drag Race High' Schools Reality TV Viewers
Todd Collins, a teacher at East Hickman High School in Lyles, Tenn., recently led a team of students from his auto mechanics class in building a drag race car to compete in a race televised on SPEED. Not your typical class assignment. |
 | Saving Secrets for Warm Weather Shopping
Sure the holidays are long gone, but as the weather heats back up, so does the shopping season. With Father's Day, graduation and summer road trips through Labor Day, this time of year brings its own unique set of saving challenges. Here are some tips for savvy shoppers. |
 | The New Role of the Accountant in Business
If you hear the word CPA and think of bookkeepers, brown suits, pocket protectors, and gnawed off pencils, then you are way behind the times. While accounting has long conjured images of number crunching and bookkeeping, today's accountants are also at the forefront of dramatic changes in the business world. |
 | Don't Let Summertime Stop Learning
Perhaps it's an idea carried from elementary school that leads us to believe that summer is a time when school and learning should be put on the back burner. The excitement of being outside, of course, can squash the desire to pursue educational activities, but do we have to choose physical exercise over exercising our brains? |
 | Identifying Autism: Knowing When and What to Look For
Everyone's talking about autism, and for good reason. According to a 2007 Centers for Disease Control report, one in 150 children in the U.S. has autism, a neurological disorder that affects development and social functioning and can cause even a precocious child to disappear into his or her own self-contained world. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S. It is more common than childhood cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined. |
 | Decoding Job Ad Jargon
Job ads have a jargon all their own, and understanding what employers are - and are not - actually asking for can better your chances of scoring an interview. Here are some tips on terminology and how to leverage your understanding of an ad into a solid cover letter, customized resume and - ultimately - an in-person interview. |
 | Plan for the Wedding and for Life
Whether this is your first or second wedding, your dream wedding or a spontaneous ceremony, the "practical implications" of sharing your life with another person will surface before you know it. Your financial happiness is essential to a successful union. |
 | Historic Park Lodges Offer a Glimpse at the Past
In honor of National Preservation Month, the nonprofit National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) has compiled a short list of historic hotels located inside national parks, which offer visitors a memorable place to stay -- and an opportunity to witness America's nearly 100-year-old national park history first-hand. |
 | How High School Students Can Get a Jump Start on College
For high school student Robert Helin, getting up three hours earlier than his classmates to get to school by 9:00 a.m. is no big deal. Not when you consider that his first class is in college, not high school. |
 | How to Find Financial Aid
Need help paying for college? Here's where to find it. |
 | Looking for Job Security? Check out Pharmacy Tech
With our nation's population, the demand for prescription medication is greater than ever before. This has created a huge need for pharmacy workers. |
 | PCs and Parenting: Tips for Making Them Perfect Together
In a world increasingly dominated by technology, familiarizing your child with a computer and online tools is more important than ever. Parents may feel the urgency to keep pace at home with the technological world their children will encounter outside the house. Here are some tips for parents. |
 | How to Find the Best Online Degree Programs
Online learning has gone mainstream, so how do you choose the online program that's right for you? |
