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Since 2008, hundreds of thousands of solar panels have popped up across the country as an increasing number of Americans choose to power their daily lives with the sun’s energy. Thanks in part to the Solar Energy Technologies Office's investments, the cost of going solar goes down every year. You may be considering the option of adding a solar...

Depression is a severe but treatable disorder that disturbs millions of people, from young to old and from all walks of life. Depression can disrupt everyday life, causing incredible and terrific pain, hurting not just those suffering from it, but also impacting everyone around them. It’s a severe disorder and can be especially difficult to deal with when living...

Have you prepared to pay off your winter’s hard work and pamper yourself this summer? While you might have world’s most romantic and playful beaches on list to soak up the sun and work on your tan, there are alternatives such as this cool collection of offbeat summer vacation destinations that may allow you to save more while unveiling...

If you'd like to study in another country, this list of the best and most popular universities for foreign students in several countries is a great place to begin your research.

If you rent a house or apartment and experience a fire or other disaster, your landlord’s insurance will only cover the costs of repairing the building. To financially protect yourself you will need to buy renters or tenants insurance. Here is a renters insurance guide that will help provide information on what you may or may not want in...

Have you ever wondered why your breath still stinks despite your regular oral hygiene? You brush, floss and even mouthwash a few times a day. You take all the necessary precautions before going out on a date - avoid eating garlic bread and you chew gum to have a minty breath. However, most of us end up getting bad...

More than 20 million tourists visit Mexico each year to enjoy the country's weather, culture, and natural beauty. From ocean beaches to large cities, Mexico offers a wide range of alternatives for a traveler's itinerary. Visitors learn about Mexico's intriguing history, including the Aztec and Mayan civilizations; attend colorful festivals like the Day of the Dead; and sample Mexican...

We’ve all heard how a glass of red wine is good for your heart. I’m not a wine drinker, but heart health is definitely on my mind as I get older. Is the wine/heart connection an old wives’ tale, a good excuse to have drink or does it really improve heart health? Here’s what I learned as I asked...

Do you need life insurance? If so, how much life insurance do you need? In most cases, if you have no dependents and have enough money to pay your final expenses, you don’t need any life insurance. If you want to create an inheritance or make a charitable contribution, buy enough life insurance to achieve those goals. If you have...

Working from home might seem a little daunting; how are you supposed to communicate efficiently with your co-workers and make your meetings? Fortunately, Zoom Meetings, a video conferencing app, is around to make all your work from home troubles a little less stressful. Zoom is a great video conferencing app to invest in since it has a wide range of...