7 Tips to Help Children with Homework …
from allwomenstalk.com Many parents wonder how to help their children with homework. If you are a parent you probably have many of the same questions. There are a few key things that can help make homework time with children easier. Follow these 7 tips to help children with homework to improve homework time at your house. […]
Green Living Tip of the Week
Find a Green Retirement Community If you or someone you know is looking into retirement community options, consider your environmental impact by asking whether the community meets these green standards: Meets or beats the EPA’s Energy Star standards Achieves high standards of indoor air quality Uses building materials that are locally produced and/or recycled Incorporates […]
Tips for Charitable Giving this Holiday Season
In 2011 two-thirds of Americans gave close to $350 billion dollars to charity. About 80% of the charitable donations come from individuals. The largest recipients are religious organizations, education, and needs/disaster relief groups. The average person in Hawaii gives 4.5% of their income to charity, compared to the highest at 10.6% in Utah and the […]
Losing Weight With Friends
Want to lose weight? Skip the expensive trainer or aerobics classes. Research shows that peer-led weight loss groups (such as Weight Watchers or weight loss contests among friends) lead to more consistent weight loss among participants than sessions with a professional trainer or counselor.
Green Living Tip of the Week
Drive 55 to save $$ With the holidays approaching, many of us will be traveling to visit friends and family. Leave your lead foot at home and save gas (and the ticket!) by lowering your highway speed. According to Consumer Reports, for every 10 mph over 55, aerodynamic drag reduces your fuel efficiency by around […]
Navigating Real Estate Trusts
A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a popular investment vehicle founded in 1960 to give smaller investors access to large real estate deals. A REIT is a corporation that pools together money from investors to buy, manage and sell real estate properties and/or mortgages. The income from the rents and/or sales of the real […]
REITs: Real Estate Investment Trusts
For more Information on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): REITs That Perform Well During Turbulent Markets | The Basics of REITs
