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5 Truths About Dating

Posted on January 20, 2011

Many people believe that they can sit around and wait to meet The One. But the truth is, dating takes effort and falling in love requires diligence in meeting new people. Here are five truths about dating in the modern world, from Dating from the Inside Out by Dr. Paulette Kouffman Sherman.

3 Simple Ways to Prove Your Loyalty to a Man

Posted on January 13, 2011

Show your man you’re devoted, even if he’s not perfect, with these strategies from clinical psychologist George Weinberg’s dating guidebook Why Men Won’t Commit.

Looking for a Great Idea? You Have One Already

Posted on January 11, 2011

Learn how to recognize and harness great ideas, from Poppy King, author of Lessons of a Lipstick Queen: Finding and Developing the Great Idea that Can Change Your Life.

How to Make Change in Your Life

Posted on December 31, 2010

Make your own choice for growth and begin to implement it right away using these simple techniques from self-help guru Lisa Oz, author of US: Transforming Ourselves and the Relationships That Matter Most.

How to Live Clutter-Free

Posted on December 31, 2010

Understand the psychological forces behind clutter — and then outsmart them. From Lucy Jo Palladino, author of Find Your Focus Zone: An Effective New Plan to Defeat Distraction and Overload

Raise a Smart Spender

Posted on October 14, 2010

Teach your child the principles of smart spending with help from Neale S. Godfrey, author of Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Children.

Why You Should Watch Commercials With Your Children

Posted on October 11, 2010

It may sound counterintuitive, but by being an active, critical viewer of commercials, you can teach your kids about the power of advertising so they become smarter consumers. From Neale S. Godfrey, author of Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Children

5 Steps to Redefining and Achieving Financial Freedom

Posted on July 8, 2010

There’s no doubt that money is important. But what is your vision of financial freedom? Stacy Johnson, author of Life or Debt 2010, highlights why setting goals for a bigger life picture is so important.

5 Classic Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Online Dating Ad

Posted on July 1, 2010

Less is more in the Internet dating world, according to Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider, the multimillion-selling authors of The Rules! Here are their tips for writing a great ad, from their book The Rules for Online Dating.

3 Happiness Habits for the Mind

Posted on June 24, 2010

Though your brain is hardwired to be Velcro for negativity and to have a highly sensitive alarm system, there’s hope for increasing your happiness. Unlike an old dog, your brain really can learn new tricks. Here’s how. From Marci Shimoff, author of Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out.

Do’s and Don’ts of Online Dating: How Not to Let Men Waste Your Time

Posted on June 15, 2010

How soon should a man you’ve met on the web propose an offline get-together? Read on for advice on how not to let a man waste your time, from The Rules for Online Dating by Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider.

Meditating Your Way to Greater Happiness and Health in 20 Minutes a Day

Posted on May 10, 2010

Meditation has been proven to relieve stress and improve your outlook. Here, learn how simply pausing for just a few minutes a day can make a positive difference in how you feel. From Marci Shimoff, author of Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out.

7 Effective Ways to Save Money and Build Wealth

Posted on May 6, 2010

From bonds to DRIPs, these payroll deduction investment plans build savings habits and discipline. Take a tour and learn how to take a snapshot of your net worth with money coach Deborah Owens, author of A Purse of Your Own: An Easy Guide to Financial Security.