Overview An Individual Retirement Account, IRA, is an investment account that affords certain tax advantages if you observe Internal Revenue Service regulations. There are many kinds of IRA accounts, from those that can be established by individuals to those that…
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Essential oils are extracted from various types of plants, including shrubs, trees, flowers and herbs. Many holistic and natural health practitioners believe that these essential oils have a variety of healing and medicinal properties. Many of these oils also are…
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Overview A nurse specialized in collecting evidence, legal testimony expertise and criminal procedure is a forensic nurse, according to The Forensic Nurse, an online resource pertaining to forensic nursing. A forensic nurse is cross trained in the investigation techniques police…
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No couple enters a marriage believing that the relationship will eventually end in divorce, but if the marriage has broken down and there appears to be no chance of reconciliation, there is often no alternative. Although divorce is a complicated…
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Solar energy systems use radiation from the sun to generate electricity or heat for buildings. Most systems feature photovoltaic cells, which can be installed on your roof or elsewhere outside your house. While such systems can be expensive to produce…
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Divorce in California is called dissolution of marriage. California doesn’t make it very easy to get a divorce–there are strict residency requirements and a mandatory waiting period. California abolished its fault grounds in the 1970s and became the first no-fault…
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You need not have been married in Nevada, or even have ever resided there, to file for divorce in the state. Nevada imposes relatively minor requirements for divorce, and allows filing if the cause for the divorce occurred within the…
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Overview Cardboard is all around you, and you use it in some form every day. Each person uses approximately 700 lbs.of paper products annually, and a lot of that is in the form of cardboard. Cardboard is used in 90…
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Divorce is a process governed by state law. Thus the exact documents needed in each state will vary. Depending on your circumstances, the documents you need within your state can vary as well. In general, though, it takes relatively little…
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Overview When a couple is married and has a child together, the legal system assumes that her husband is the father, and he shares rights to the child automatically. However, when an unmarried woman has a child, the identity of…
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If you are looking for a new way to treat a health ailment without using prescription medication, Chinese herbal remedies are a fitting option to consider. These herbal supplements can be found in many local drug stores and supermarkets and…
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Organic India Herbs markets organic foods, spices and herbal remedies and sells products worldwide. The company has been awarded many certifications for its organic production of products. Its website lists many different herbal compounds and combinations for various body ailments…
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The toilet is in desperate need of cleaning, but you don’t want to reach for a toilet bowl cleaner full of harsh chemicals. Cutting out commercial cleaning products with strong chemicals doesn’t mean you have to give up a clean…
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Several herbs, vitamins and other supplements are believed or have been proven to improve brain function and strengthen memory. While many of these substances are available in whole, raw form suitable for cooking and other applications, they are also commonly…
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Roth IRAs are designed as a long-term investment option for retirement. Periodic distributions from a Roth IRA can be established through manual withdrawals or as an annuity that provides yearly disbursements. The IRS allows more flexibility for annuity-based withdrawals that…
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Overview You buy life insurance to protect the financial future of your loved ones. If you have group life insurance through your employer, you might think you don’t need individual life insurance. However, group life insurance usually is not portable,…
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In nearly all types of relationships, be it intimate, friendly or working, conflict is a fact of life. There are strategies for resolving conflict when it arises. And while the nuances of conflict can vary depending on the type of…
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1. Keep on Top of Things Currently, about 15 percent of the Union Bank of Californiaâs online business comes from people 55 and older. Convenience is one of the reasons according to the bank. Seniors that don’t drive anymore or…
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Overview Although acupressure is an ancient therapy, it has only begun to be studied by Western medicine. One of the areas of study is acupressure for nausea using the Pericardium 6 acupressure point. There have been studies that link the…
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Overview According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average U.S. office worker uses two pounds of paper products every day, a total that amounts to 10,000 sheets or four million tons of copy paper. In addition to computer paper, businesses…
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Every time people turn on a light switch, operate an appliance or drive a car, they rely on fossil fuels for energy. Fossil fuels include petroleum, coal, natural gas and other energy sources derived from plant or animal remains. Despite…
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You probably have an assortment of planet-friendly cleaning products at your home without even knowing it. That’s because natural products like baking soda, borax and vinegar have passed out of vogue as more caustic, sometimes toxic products have taken their…
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Eucalyptus, a tropical evergreen originating in Australia and Tasmania, has been valued for centuries because of its potent healing properties. Today, practitioners of naturopathy and integrative medicine value eucalyptus oil as a topical medication and a component of aromatherapy. While…
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There is only so much water available on Earth, and most of it is too salty to be used for drinking, bathing or crop irrigation. It makes sense to conserve water when we can–many municipal water agencies have been treating…
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Each state has slightly different laws for child restraints in cars. No matter what your state’s law is, it is important to follow the recommended safety guidelines, which are in many cases, more stringent than state laws. Remember that laws…
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Candida infection can make daily life a misery for sufferers. Candida infection occurs when the organism, which can be found in every individual, becomes dominant in the bacterial population living inside our intestines. Symptoms vary between individuals, but often include…
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Joint pain is often chronic and progressive, as the cushioning cartilage between the bones wears away. But with treatment, osteoarthritis, the most common cause of joint pain, can be minimized or even reversed. By reducing inflammation and swelling, you can…
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Hydrangea, also known botanically as Hydrangea arborescens, is a member of the Saxifragaceae family. It is a shrub that grows mainly south of New York State to Ohio. The leaves have long stalks and are sharply toothed. Medicinally, it is…
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Life’s problems affect everyone differently. Some people sail through them with optimism while others shut down or live in crisis mode. You may believe that the way you respond to tough situations is innate or a product of instinct, but…
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Overview An Individual Retirement Account is a long-term, tax-advantaged savings account. The main types of personal IRAs are Roth IRAs and Traditional IRAs. If you want an investment manager to make your investment choices for you, you can open an…
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