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Funeral costs include basic services fee for the funeral director and staff, charges for other services and merchandise, and cash advances. Make copies of the checklist at the end of this article.

Odds are your kids play video games. And as their parent, you have ideas about what’s right for them when they do.

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When your kids begin socializing online, you may want to talk to them about certain risks:

Tweens (kids ages 8 to12) begin exploring more on their own. They need to feel "independent," but not alone. It's important to be with them — or at least nearby — when they're online.

Social networking sites, chat rooms, virtual worlds, and blogs are how teens and tweens socialize online; it's important to help your child learn how to navigate these spaces safely.

Any kid with a cell phone probably uses it to send and receive text messages and images. It's similar to using email or instant messaging and most of the same etiquette and safety rules apply.

Cyberbullying is bullying or harassment that happens online. It can happen in an email, a text message, a game, or on a social networking site.

The security of your computer can affect the safety of your online experience — and your kids’.

If you're concerned about what your kids — especially elementary school kids — see when they surf the internet, there are tools to consider using.

Virtual worlds are computer-simulated online “places” where people use avatars — graphic characters — to represent themselves.

The web is convenient for comparing prescription drug prices, researching health products and services, and preparing for your next medical appointment.