YOU Magazine: January 2014

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January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013		Tapering Signals Year-End Economic Strength Indicators Point to Greater Recovery for 2014 The big "will-they or won't they" ended last month with the Fed's mid-December announcement that it would begin tapering its economic stimulus efforts. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's decision to scale back on Bond and Treasury purchases by $10 billion signaled that the economy has showed sufficient ability to play on its own, albeit, on a kid leash. Keep Reading »    Paper Airplane A Lesson for Flying Outside the Box Whether in sports, education, business, or an entire country, sustainable success requires vision and an unwavering commitment to the future. Keep Reading »    Trade In Your Old Smart Phone A lightly used device is worth a bundle. By Lisa Gerstner, From Kiplinger's Personal Finance If you were gifted a shiny new smart phone this year, you may find yourself looking for a quick (and prosperous) way to ditch your old device. The options for trading in a smart phone for cash or credit toward a new one are growing. Keep Reading »    Germ Trek Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before In case you hadn't noticed, germs are everywhere! But while some germs are completely benign, even beneficial to your health, others can cause serious illness, hospitalization, and even death. But before you douse yourself with hand-sanitizer, check out these places where the sneakiest of germs hide, then follow the tips for better health and (almost) germ-free living. Keep Reading »    What's for Dinner? Toast! Kathy Brennan, co-author of NPR-Bested Keepers, Shares Her Simple Recipes After the holidays, it can be very hard to get back in the kitchen–to cook or eat. To reignite that culinary fire, let's look at dinner outside the classic trio of meat, starch, and veg. Instead, keep it simple and fun with toasts! Keep Reading »    5 Fitness Myths That Increase Injury Risk Half-truths and myths can run rampant among fitness fanatics. If you're trying to get in shape, or stay in shape, make a note to avoid these dangerous behaviors. Keep Reading »

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September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013		Timing is Everything As Tapering Nears, Homebuyers Jump on Purchase Train The Federal Reserve minutes in mid-August narrowed speculation regarding how soon the Fed would begin "tapering" $85 billion in monthly bond purchases. Policy makers were "broadly comfortable" with the plan if the economy continues to improve. All told, as the economy improves, home loan rates may continue to adjust further. Keep Reading »    A While Back, I Stopped Shoulding on Myself By Jason Womack, MEd, MA Now that it's almost the beginning of fall, is there a goal you've let go of, conveniently forgotten, or simply decided not to chase? If so, I may know why. In order to achieve something new, you're going to have to do something new.  Keep Reading »    How to Save Money at the Farmers Market Follow these seven tips to cut the cost of buying fresh produce and other farm goods. By Cameron Huddleston, Kiplinger.com Shopping at the farmers market can be a great way to get locally grown fresh produce and other farm goods such as meat, cheese and honey. You already know this if you shop at one in your community. But if you've shied away from this sort of market because you think it's too pricey, perhaps you should reconsider. If you know how to shop at a farmers market, you probably won't spend any more than you would at the supermarket. In fact, you might even spend less. These tips can help.  Keep Reading »    Rockin' The Chalk Sidewalk Chalk Games For Kids Exercise is great for kids, and not just for maintaining physical health. Experts now suggest exercise can improve grades, too. Schools are already starting to combine the two, so why not try it at home? Check out this fantastic game to get kids moving and practicing their basic word and number skills. All you need is a little sidewalk chalk! Keep Reading »    Surprising News One Cosmetic Procedure Found to Have Unexpected Benefits Botox, long-time staple of anti-aging culture and infamous for its ability to reduce the appearance of wrinkles at the expense of genuine facial expression, is getting a medical reappraisal. Keep Reading »    Olive Oil The Culinary World's Most Important Commodity  By Kirk Leins Given its many uses, olive oil may well be the most essential food item found in any kitchen. Not only is it a wonderful medium in which to cook, it's also a critical ingredient for many dishes, as well as a complementary, yet understated condiment. Keep Reading »