Though owning one's own home is a common lifelong goal, there are several reasons it may be better to rent instead of buying. Once families built their homes, but today it's more common to buy it from someone else. While buying may have financial advantages, when the economy is poor it's renters who benefit the most. T… read more

Adopting a child is not an easy process. It's ironic, especially considering how many needy children there are in the world! However, if you want to adopt it may take several years, that is if you qualify. The choices are private adoption, foreign adoption, open adoption and independent adoption. Each has its own costs… read more

It doesn't take much to make a beautifully wrapped gift, just a bit of extra case and attention. To begin with, choose your paper. It can be as simple or as wild as you want it to be. You can even use the classic recycled funnies pages. Cut the paper down to the size of your gift and if you want it to be really tidy m… read more

Statistics show that between 30 million and 45 million American kids are active in some form of athletics each year. This may be because in urban environments parents don't feel comfortable letting their kids play outdoors. However, the world of organized sports for kids have changed and grown more competitive. The men… read more

With the release date of the iPhone on the horizon, there have been rumors about what the new bells and whistles may be. Some people look forward to the release of new iPhones like a holiday, waiting in line to be among the first to have one. It is still uncertain whether the new device will be called the iPhone 5s or … read more