(NC)—Mobile phones aren’t just communication devices. They’re quickly becoming personal assistants that save time and make life easier. To help Canadians stay organized and stress-free during the holiday hoopla and all year long, wireless carrier Mobilicity suggests the following: • Not sure what gift to get? Use your phone’s camera to email or picture-message (MMS) [...]

(NC)—When 25-year-old Mariatu Kamara started speaking, her voice was faint. People leaned forward in their seats, straining to hear her words. Though she has told her story many times, it still takes her some effort to get started. Mariatu is a survivor of the brutal civil war in Sierra Leone. At the age of 12, [...]

(NC)—Holiday parties are over, gifts are unwrapped and the Christmas tree is at the curb. Now it’s time to tackle a daunting pile of bills. Follow these three steps to avoid a debt spiral in 2012. 1. Get financial advice A financial advisor can help you pull together a plan to budget and pay off [...]

(ARA) – Teens are always dreaming big around the holidays, and see this time of year as the perfect opportunity to put big-ticket electronics or sought-after concert tickets on their wish lists. So, for many parents, holiday shopping for their teens can seem a bit daunting. How can you give your teens gifts they really [...]

(ARA) – Buying U.S. Savings Bonds for loved ones has been a holiday tradition for more than 75 years and is a unique part of our nation’s history. Whether gift-givers are parents helping their children save for their first home, young couples celebrating their newborns’ first holiday season, or grandparents helping their grandchildren save for [...]

This year I’m planning on giving gift sets from Sephora to the lucky ladies in my life.  Sephora is a leading provider of all things beauty-related.  They offer makeup, skincare, fragrance, bath & body, hair and beauty tools & accessories. Personally, I can never have enough perfume!  One great gift Sephora is offering this year [...]

(NC)—Finding the perfect gift for those picky family members can be exhausting. Instead of worrying about individualized presents, why not invest in a home renovation project that will benefit the whole family. For example, by simply renovating your basement into a livable space you not only create more room, you also help establish an area [...]

(ARA) – Nothing says how much you value a person more than a personalized handcrafted card or gift. And making your own can be far easier on your budget than buying from the store. So consider putting your creative skills to the test this year. Where to start? No need to be a computer guru [...]

(ARA) – With the holidays approaching, shoppers are making their lists and checking them twice. Undoubtedly, there are some blanks, as buying for grandparents often stymies children and grandchildren alike. Today’s grandparents are a unique bunch, with a number of traditional apple-pie bakers, knitters and chess players that are just as likely to be tech [...]

(ARA) – Every year, lists fly around the Internet and airwaves, parents line up in stores and everyone talks about what the season’s hottest toys will be. All the chatter can make it seem like everyone’s forgotten the single most enduring “toy” at the disposal of every child – imagination. Plenty of high-tech toys encourage [...]