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A family of four covered by employer-sponsored health insurance now incurs $16,771 per year in medical expenses, which represents a 7.4% increase over 2008 costs.

Soon the kids will be going back to school and many families have still not taken a vacation. It's not too late. Check out these last minute family vacation ideas.

Everybody's paying attention to their bottom line and it's obviously cheaper to stay home and watch the DVD rather than spend an evening at the local cineplex.

While the Flat Tax is a reform that has not picked up as much steam as other ideas, it is important to understand why this system should be supported.

With amusement park admissions averaging about $200 for a family of four, smaller, less costly theme parks are becoming a popular alternative for families on a budget.

Find out more about the U.S. Government's proposed legislation to provide rebates for new mobile homes under the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.

There are 9 million uninsured children in the U.S. The annual Cover the Uninsured Week awareness campaign helps uninsured families find proper health insurance.

Visiting Chicago at Christmas can be loads of fun, but because most restaurants are not open on Christmas Day, it can be difficult to find a place to eat.

Baseball ticket prices are sky-high. The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are actually asking fans to trade in their first born child just to see a game.

The Brooklyn Cyclones make baseball affordable and fun, two elements that have disappeared from major league baseball games.

The health care reform plan passed recently by the House would provide coverage to 96 percent of Americans.

Even with the downturn in the US economy, there are still ways to afford a family vacation to Walt Disney World in 2009.

With TEA parties growing across the nation, it is likely that the income tax system may be completely reformed with the coming generation of voters.

The current income tax code is complicated. Among several reform bills to simplify the tax code, the Flat Tax seeks to tax all income equally.

The 15th season of CBS's popular reality series The Amazing Race continues as one team breaks one of the cardinal rules of the Race and loses a passport.

South Africa continues in struggle against poverty as unemployment rates rise and job security is threatened.

Since 1997, AbilityPLUS has sought to make year-round recreation, such as snow sports and cycling, accessible to those with physical, emotional, and sensory disabilities.

What a thrill it is for this green generation to see the President and the First Lady educating the public on gardening in an environmentally-friendly way.

Is there a correlation between the globalization and deterioration of baseball in America? The jury is still out, but there is plenty of evidence to support it.

More couples today are choosing to have more children, challenging the modern view that two kids is still the best option for all families.

The Children's Health Insurance Program offers free health care and dental coverage to millions of children whose families could otherwise not afford it.

Enjoying Jamaica doesn't mean buying a plane ticket. Here a few tips for visiting Jamaica in New York.

As summer cruises by, it is important to remember that families can make the most of it by spending time together.

Simple Feng Shui cures to remove poison arrows from the home environment.

Anyone having income tax problems or a financial hardship can receive free tax help. Here is how to find IRS help for federal income taxes.

Don't throw away that ham bone or the stock. These two cast-offs from a ham dinner are the base of a pot of hearty Ham & Bean Soup.

Time, family needs and amount of work required are all considerations when deciding the size of a garden.

This creamy white sauce is the basis for many tasty dishes such as pasta bakes, lasagna and cauliflower cheese.

A simmering pot with flavours of the Mediterranean right in your own kitchen thanks to Chef Aurora Stranges' fantastic recipe.

Minimum wage laws were introduced to protect low income workers. In reality, they protect politicians and increase unemployment.

VCU's Steven Woolf, professor of family medicine, told the United Press International that the percentage of Americans living in severe poverty grew 20% from 2000 to 2004

The cost of food inside the Walt Disney World resorts and parks is probably the most insidious of the hidden costs of a family vacation.

Learn how to save money on groceries without using coupons.

Saving money on groceries is a top priority in many homes. These three ways can help many families stretch their grocery budget and save money on groceries.

Now, more than ever, it is critical to cut costs. These are easy tips to cut costs without changing your lifestyle.

Certain grocery stores won't double coupons anymore; or they limit the amount. What you can still do to cut down on your grocery bill.

For a quick and easy, inexpensive and portion-controlled meal, try this recipe for spaghetti-stuffed peppers.

Here are five tax deductions and tax refunds you may miss if you are filing your own taxes online. They are more common than you think!

The Please Touch Museum, which recently moved to historical Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, is a treasure trove of kid-friendly, hands-on exhibits.

Looking for a laugh out loud read? Canadian Stuart McLean's' Vinyl Café Diaries delivers the goods!

There are two current luxury travel contests. One is a photo contest with St. Lucia as the destination, the other a video contest with a Hawaii trip for 12 as the prize.

ValleyFair in Shakopee, MN offers the lure of a big amusement park without a big price tag.

A lack of nutritious food continues to affect the quality of life millions of people around the world, including those in countries such as Canada and the United States.

Remember when...NASCAR was America's fastest growing sport and was picked by PSB market research firm as the number two brand in America?

A look into the 6 basic rules every good interior designer knows including how to use the right color schemes, balancing out the room, and more.

Much has been written about Abraham Lincoln's humble beginnings. In actuality, his English ancestors came from relatively aristocratic origins.

Over the years, Christmas ornaments have evolved from simple, paper pouches to elaborate hand blown glass figurines.

Many people claim to have had near death experiences.This is the story of a man who survived a World War Two prison camp as a child only to 'flatline' in later years.

Make this holiday season one the family will never forget. Give them a train ride to the 'North Pole' to visit Santa aboard the Polar Express.

This article will present alternative methods of composting for those who have limited space or neighborhood restrictions against composting.