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By Dana Dratch Bankrate.com Think mom didn't teach you anything about money? Maybe you simply weren't paying attention. In honor of Mother's Day, here are 10 choice "momisms" you might remember, and the ways her advice can improve your money skills 1. "Have a place for everything, and everything in its place." Ever tried to balance your checkbook or pay the bills Read more...

Caring for an elderly loved one afflicted with Alzheimer's disease (one form of dementia) is often one of the most difficult journeys a family will ever have to take. However, with a little insight the road can be more bearable. And by implementing some creative behavioral techniques to reduce caregiver stress, the experience can become quite rewarding.   I have learned these lessons the hard Read more...

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A young woman begins dating a nice young man, and as she gets to know him and his family, she is very impressed by how much his parents love each other. "They're so considerate of each other," she says to the young man one day. "Why, your dad even brings your mom a cup of hot coffee in bed every morning." After a time, the two are engaged, and then married. On the Read more...