Texting and Cell Phone Bills
Meet Shock... Bill Shock
If your parents have ever met Bill Shock, you'd probably know.
Types of Funerals
Every family is different, and not everyone wants the same type of funeral. Funeral practices are influenced by religious and cultural traditions, costs, and personal preferences.
Planning Your Own Funeral
To help relieve their families, an increasing number of people are planning their own funerals, designating their funeral preferences, and sometimes paying for them in advance.
Funeral Terms and Contact Information
Funeral Costs and Pricing Checklist
Funeral costs include basic services fee for the funeral director and staff, charges for other services and merchandise, and cash advances. Make copies of the checklist at the end of this article.
Choosing a Funeral Provider
Many people don't realize that in most states they are not legally required to use a funeral home to plan and conduct a funeral.
The FTC Funeral Rule
The Funeral Rule, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), makes it possible for you to choose only those goods and services you want or need and to pay only for those you select, whether yo
Shopping for Funeral Services
Buying a Cemetery Site
When you buy a cemetery plot, the cost is not the only consideration. The location of the cemetery and whether it meets the requirements of your family's religion are important, as well.
Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements may seem like harmless health boosters. But while some have proven benefits, many don't.
Protecting Your Child’s Privacy Online
As a parent, you have control over the personal information companies collect online from your kids under 13.
Young Kids
When very young children start using a computer, they should be supervised closely by a parent or caregiver.
Tweens
Tweens (kids ages 8 to12) begin exploring more on their own. They need to feel "independent," but not alone. It's important to be with them — or at least nearby — when they're online.
Teens
Teens are forming their own values and beginning to take on the values of their peers. As they mature, many are eager to experience more independence from their parents.
Buying Health Products and Services Online
The web is convenient for comparing prescription drug prices, researching health products and services, and preparing for your next medical appointment.
Miracle Cures: Health Information for Older People
I saw an ad that said, “CURE YOUR ARTHRITIS WITHOUT DRUGS USING THIS ALL-NATURAL, GOVERNMENT-APPROVED REMEDY.” A natural remedy appeals to me, but poison ivy
Hiring Caregivers: Health Information for Older People
My mom needs more care than my siblings and I can manage. To complicate matters, I live in another state.
Weight Loss Promises: Health Information for Older People
I’ve always had trouble keeping my weight down.