10 Things You Must Know About Social Security

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Ten Most Tax Friendly States for Retirees

The 10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees

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8 Ways Kids Can Give Thanks

By nurturing a sense of gratitude from an early age, your children will learn to appreciate big and small blessings.

By Ansley Roan

Teaching kids to be thankful doesn't involve guilt trips or lectures on the less fortunate, and the benefits will last longer than the turkey sandwiches. Grateful children may grow into happier adults, according to Christine Carter, Ph.D., author of Raising Happiness and director of the Greater Good Parents program at the University of California at Berkeley. "Pioneering social scientists think that 40 percent of our happiness comes from intentional, chosen activities throughout the day. Thankfulness is not a fixed trait. It's a skill that can be cultivated, like kicking a soccer ball or speaking French," Dr. Carter says. Because Thanksgiving is high season for gratitude, it's an ideal time to talk to your children about remembering the blessings. Try these easy and interesting tips to teach your children to develop a habit of thankfulness.

The ABCs of Gratitude: An A to Z Guide to Giving Thanks

Along with friends and family, be thankful for everything from best friends to popcorn to wishes. Guide your child through our A to Z list and find other ordinary and extraordinary things to give thanks for this year!

By Holly Lebowitz Rossi

Quiz: How Grateful Is Your Child?

Your kids might have a lot to be thankful for (like having you as a parent)
but that doesn't mean they realize it. Take this quiz to determine whether
your child appreciates the little things in life.

By Dina Roth Port 

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Giving Back on a Budget

This holiday season, help the less fortunate and donate to the charitable causes you want to support. No matter how tight your budget is -- and, let's face it, almost every family has trimmed its spending in the past couple of years -- there are lots of ways you can make a difference this holiday without digging deep into your pockets.

By Karen Cheney from Parents Magazine  (read complete article)

1. Give presents that benefit others.

2. Clean up for a cause.

3. Buy with a purpose.

4. Choose one charity.

5. Get others to pitch in with you.

Make Your Donations Count

NATIONAL CRISTINA FOUNDATION - Donate electronics, computers etc

Many people are looking for a charity to donate to this Christmas.  Well here is one that you can give to not only during the holidays, but year round.  They and their partners accept Computers, printers, scanners, zip drives, and fax machines.

Cristina 

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