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Contrary to common convictions, girls are doing as good as boys on standardized tests in math, said researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The study found that gender differences in Math have melted in the past two decades.…

What if I told you that by buying a used car, you would be buying an appreciable asset? I am not talking fancy antiques, but good old Chevys, Hondas, and the like. You do not actually possess the vehicles, but nonetheless these…

No vehicle can be put on the road without an insurance policy. Penalties range from a fine to impoundment of the vehicle. There are three kinds of car insurance policies in India. The most basic one covers the policy holder’s…

Good engine oil is paramount in the working and maintenance of the car. The engine oil lubricates all the moving parts of the car. It reduces the friction between the parts and subsequently prevents the wear and tear. Also, as the…

When you're hiring a financial planner, it pays to screen carefully. For one thing, you need to understand exactly how planner candidates are paid, so that you can make an informed market decision. But remember -- not many worthwhile pros…

Saudi Arabia and Russia just destroyed the oil price rally, potentially putting an end to all the speculation about what the group might do next. But higher production doesn't necessarily mean higher oil prices are entirely out of the…

One often accepts whatever is being offered by an employer from the fear of demanding a lot more than what the employer might be prepared to pay. Remember, never undervalue your skills simply because the offer made to you…

Separation or divorce is traumatic times for both the partners, but cool-headed pragmatism helps execute the split effectively, financially as well as emotionally.

Alcohol may be deemed to be sleep-inducing, but in fact, it robs you of your sleep, researchers have claimed. According to the findings of a new study, drinking alcohol may help you fall asleep but it disrupts…

Addiction is broadly defined as the persistent use of mood altering substances or maladaptive behaviors in spite of adverse consequences. Most forms of addiction share more than they don't. At times, an adverse consequence related to…