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Jan 12 2012

On Valentine’s Day, tradition beats tech for your sweetheart’s gift

(ARA) – Like most things in modern life, romance has gone online. People update their love lives by setting their status to “in a relationship,” “engaged” or “it’s complicated” and online dating is now as common as getting set up by friends – if not more so. However, when it comes to telling your special [...]

Jan 09 2012

Say “I love you” with a proper appraisal

(NC)—With the Valentine season upon us, many lovebirds are visiting the jewelry store to pick out something stunning and sparkly. However, with such a gift, it’s important to take proper actions to keep your precious item protected. Most home insurance policies include coverage of expensive items such as jewelry. However, many policies include a low [...]

Jan 04 2012

Touch the heart via the stomach

(NC)—Love works in mysterious ways, so the idea to cook up a sensational meal for your Valentine, can’t hurt. Indeed, sharing delicious little morsels in a wonderful atmosphere really does have a magic all its own. “Start by serving hors d’oeuvres, perhaps like sweet-and-sour meatballs, followed by skewers of garlic shrimp and seafood with a [...]

Jan 04 2012

Tips for singles on Valentine’s Day

By Maja Begovic (NC)—Valentine’s Day can conjure up feelings of loneliness for those without a mate. But being alone is cheaper, easier, and it’s probably better than going out on some random date, or being with a person you’ve been meaning to break up with for months. If you don’t have a date, don’t stay [...]

Jan 04 2012

Make Valentine’s Day special by doing something unexpected

(NC)—The drive to choose the ultimate romantic gift is so strong that many people just cave in and buy something safe like chocolates, flowers, perfume or jewelry. This year, why not think outside the usual gift box and make it more memorable? Here are some tricks that are guaranteed to score points in your relationship [...]

Jan 04 2012

Small gestures add up to big romance

By Maja Begovic (NC)—Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and men everywhere are breaking into a cold sweat. They’ve bought into the fallacy that romance equals money. But when we think of the most romantic and breathtaking stories of romance, they almost never involve flying off to Europe or drinking the most expensive champagne. [...]

Jan 03 2012

How to find your one and only

By Maja Begovic (NC)—We all want to find the person we are meant to be with. That special someone we are totally enamored by, connected to, and head-over-heels in love with. Just in time for a fresh start this Valentine’s Day, here are some pearls of wisdom that may eventually help bring you and your [...]

Jan 02 2012

February is the time to rekindle romance with your home

(NC)—Valentine month is the time of year when we seek appropriate ways of expressing our love for those closest to us. Why not rekindle the romance with your home at the same time? Flowers, candy or jewelry might not get you very far, but asking these three questions is going to show you care: How [...]

Dec 28 2011

When living together means living better

(NC)? Are you thinking about moving in together? This decision might be an opportunity to improve your financial situation by combining your income and expenses and doing some long-term planning. Advantages of a relationship Being a couple is bound to have an impact on your income and expenses. Living under the same roof is much [...]

Nov 29 2011

Splitting ways: Calculating the cost of divorce

(NC)—Beatle Paul McCartney paid $49 million to end an unhappy marriage. Pop star Madonna forked over a cool $76 million. While the average Canadian doesn’t face a multi-million dollar payout, many couples need to be aware that divorce can result in a bank-busting settlement. “Calculating the cost of a divorce is often not considered, and [...]

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