Summer vacations are perfect for hitting the road and having an adventure or staying closer to home and simply recharging. The slower pace and rest a vacation offers are priceless, but that doesn't mean you should relax your financial vigilance. Here are some ideas to help you get the most for your money as you travel this summer.

My dad passed away this January. It happened so suddenly that I couldn't see him on his death bed. He was given the best medical treatment, money could buy, yet God wanted him at His side and therefore 2 heart attacks on the same day took him away from us.

Indoor air pollution is steadily increasing, and our animals are even more vulnerable to toxic airborne chemicals than we are.

If you are attacked, evaluate the situation and look for ways to escape.

Some women have avoided rape by talking their way out of it,

by acting crazy, or by fighting back - A kick in the groin MAY NOT work successfully - you may lose your balance If you do decide to 

respond physically, remember that your first priority is to get away