Day: November 15, 2011

If your middle school student is excited about his or her math homework today, be very thankful: By the time they’re in high school, the numbers show they could be far less interested. According to data from the Business-Higher Education Forum, less than 20 percent of America’s high school students are math proficient and interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Yet the demand for engineers and advanced technology professionals in some key fields is expected to grow in the coming years. What can parents do to keep students enthused about math?

People living with diabetes need to take care of and monitor their health very closely. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that people with diabetes are twice as likely to develop serious gum disease as people without diabetes.

Rural living is popular for many families looking to raise their children outside the hustle and bustle of city life. If you’ve imagined your children running unhindered through acres of backyard, or developing a baseball game in the field with your nearest neighbors, you’re probably looking into living in a more rural area.

The holiday season is an important time of year to celebrate with loved ones and show them how much you care. It is also a great opportunity to help those in need by considering gifts that give back and help those in need.

Many people doubt search-engine optimization, or “SEO” for short. Some have a bad impression of it from watching the TV show “The Good Wife” or reading about the “dirty tricks” of a certain department store in The New York Times. They say it’s nothing more than “black- hat” tactics that can get you in trouble with Google. These people want to cut back their marketing spending in a slow and uncertain economy. Some of this thinking may even be correct.

Cutting and using coupons isn’t difficult. It’s easy, it saves money and it can even be fun! But some readers want to push the limits of what can be done.

With winter encroaching – or having already arrived, if you’re on the East Coast – now is the time to make sure your home’s energy efficiency is ready to handle the elements.

We found a house we like, but it turns out there’s another bidder also looking at it. We don’t want to pay too much. Is there anyway we can see the other bid?

Follow these steps to get all your documents in order and to claim your energy-efficiency tax credit