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Tips to Budget for a New Baby

The first time you hold your bundle of joy in your arms, it’s the most emotional moment. But remember nothing comes for free in this world and the same holds true for your baby.

Google's driverless cars to hit the roads soon!

Google’s driverless cars will soon be a reality on the roads of Nevada. As per multiple online reports, the state’s legislature has passed a bill this week, allowing Google’s self-driving cars on its roads.

Boy pulls own teeth with pliers after dad ignores his pain

A Pennsylvania man was arrested and charged with child endangerment after his teenage son pulled out two of his own teeth with pliers because his father allegedly denied him dental care.

4 Ways to Plug Your Money Leaks

Resolving to save Foolishly is good. Resolving to spend Foolishly is better. We all spend. We buy groceries, services, and birthday gifts. We pay mortgages and utility bills. We go on dates and take vacations. We invest. (Right?) Like a hyped-up 2-year-old, money never sits still. All we can do is make sure it heads in the right direction. And if you're like me, that's a challenge most of the time.

Argument heard in case against health reforms law

C. Roger Vinson, a U.S. Federal judge in Pensacola, Florida, heard oral arguments in a case filed by twenty states along with the National Federation of Independent Businesses and two private citizens against the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The act makes health insurance compulsory for all and also forces the States to pay for the expansion of ‘Medicaid,’ the health care programme of the poor.

5 Financial Moves Before End of 2010

Its official now that 2011 is going to cost you more money than this year. So, why wait? Get going before the new tax regime gets declared by the Congress.

The Top 8 Foolish Military Money Moves

You've been fighting al-Qaeda and the Taliban for what seems like an eternity and doing it thousands of miles away. In exchange, the military provides a steady paycheck, fashionable clothes, and food and shelter. And, if you hang in there long enough, you stand to earn a pension -- for most, at the tender age of 40-something. You're set, right? Not so fast, Ranger Bob.

Wild seeds seen as world crop 'insurance'

London -- British scientists say they plan to collect wild plant relatives of essential food crops including wheat, rice and potatoes to preserve their genetic traits.

The project, coordinated by the Global Crop Diversity Trust, aims to safeguard valuable genetic traits in wild plants that could be bred into crops to make them more hardy and versatile, the BBC reported Friday.

The plant material collected will be stored in seed banks in the long term, but will also be used in "pre-breeding trials" to find out if the wild varieties could be used to combat diseases already threatening food production.

"There is a real sense of urgency about this," said Paul Smith, head of the Millennium Seed Bank at London's Kew Gardens.

Cardinals' Hall on injured reserve

Tempe, Ariz. -- Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Max Hall went on injured reserve Tuesday and the team signed Richard Bartel as backup insurance.

Hall, who has an ailing left shoulder, startred three of the six games he played in this year. He went 39-of-78 for 370 yards, a touchdown and six interceptions.

Bartel, 27, spent time with the UFL's Sacramento franchise this season after being cut in the pre-season by Washington where he was the No. 3 quarterback part of last season. He hasn't played in an NFL game.
Arizona has struggled to a 3-9 record.

Copyright 2010 United Press International, Inc. (UPI).

3 Things Your Financial Pro Will Never Tell You

 Which would you rather hear from your financial advisor?

  • This?: "Retire at 45? Sure! Let's make it happen!"
  • Or this?: "There are two ways to realistically achieve your financial goal: Increase your annual savings 25% (cutting your spending, downsizing, or other means), or add five to 10 years to your time frame."

Getting Medicines Sans Insurance

Without an insurance cover, getting prescription medicines becomes far too out-of-reach for an average American. But, there is no reason to lose hope, for there are plenty of ways out.

7 Doable Ideas on Pruning Household Budget

Creating a budget is just not enough. It is important to analyze it on a regular basis to cut out the waste. Interestingly, just a few changes can help to save money on household expenses.