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Teaching kids financial literacy? Don't forget entrepreneurship

You teach them the value of hard work and the importance of telling the truth, how to be a loyal friend and a good citizen. But you might be overlooking one of the most important lessons you can teach your children to help ensure they do well in life - financial literacy.

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Waking up to the serious problem of sleep apnea

Many people struggling to get a restful night's sleep are unaware that a serious health problem may be keeping them up. Sleep apnea, which affects 18 million Americans, is a disorder which causes breathing to repeatedly pause during sleep. Sleep apnea lowers a person's blood oxygen level and results in a fragmented sleep pattern - making for a potentially dangerous health situation.

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How the royal wedding influenced the latest bridal trends

Although the latest Brides American Wedding Study shows the average cost of a wedding in 2010 was $26,501, a decrease of 5 percent from 2009, weddings continue to be big business. But many couples are opting to cut the guest list instead of big ticket items like wedding gowns.

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What 26 million Americans should know about diabetes and oral health

People living with diabetes need to take care of and monitor their health very closely. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that people with diabetes are twice as likely to develop serious gum disease as people without diabetes.

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What 11 moments will you remember from 2011?

As the year winds down, the events of 2011 become water cooler conversation. Reflections of what happened in the world beyond one's front door take the form of "top moments" and "best ofs." To mark the end of another exciting year in global, national and local news, AOL, whose mission is to inform, entertain and connect the world, shares the "11 Days That Shaped 2011."

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