(ARA) - More people plan to keep their vehicles for much longer, and they're taking a new look at optimum performance and mileage of their cars and trucks. There are meaningful differences in motor oils. Motor oil matters, and choosing the right one can have a major impact on how well a vehicle runs. Selecting the right oil is the quickest and least expensive way to improve a car's performance and reliability.

(ARA) - Wedding album, videos and a carefully preserved gown -- your wedding mementoes are meant to be precious reminders of your special day. But you may find yourself cringing with shame when you look at your album years down the road if you choose trendy over traditional style for the look of your wedding.

(ARA) - Facing the prospect of a layoff amidst the economic downturn, many jobseekers find themselves on the defensive. Some employees have found that they must distinguish themselves in their current profession, while others have decided to change fields altogether, looking to promising new industries such as health, technology and other growing areas. In response, educational and career training institutions have had to expand to meet growing demand for career training.

(ARA) - Maybe you started biking to work when gas prices were hovering near $4 a gallon. Or perhaps you and your family cycle as a great way to spend time together on a Saturday afternoon.

(ARA) - As unemployment rises, many Americans are realizing the importance of having a career that's fulfilling as well as lucrative. When layoffs are announced, many people feel they have nothing left to lose, and take the opportunity to pursue what they love. This has fueled a growth in the number of people going back to school to become massage therapists -- a career with strong job security and great potential.

(ARA) - With less money for the movies or a night on the town, families are nesting more at home. In fact, according to Pew Research Center, 85 percent of Americans have made personal spending cutbacks. Further, Nielsen Company reports television viewing is at an all time high, with the average American viewer spending more than 151 hours a month (almost five hours a day) in front of the tube. Don't let the tough economy keep your family from talking and laughing together -- get up, get creative and get baking cookies.

(ARA) - If you are like many, you want to find versatile clothing while sticking to a budget. So how do you get the most out of your wardrobe without spending a lot of money? When you need a fashion thrill without the expensive price tag, turn to accessories.

(ARA) - Summer is the season to be outdoors with friends and family at picnics, barbecues and many other events. But the warm weather also brings an increase in foodborne illnesses when food sits out in hot, humid conditions. Make sure your summer party is memorable for reasons other than food poisoning by taking steps to keep food fresh and safe.

(ARA) - Life is full of unique experiences and memorable events. But often our most significant moments are fleeting. So we rely on memories -- and the tradition of storytelling -- to keep them alive.

(ARA) - Warm weather is here and we are all thinking about eco-friendly ways to refresh our homes.

(ARA) - Is there a silver lining to the hard economic times in our country? Even if you are experiencing challenging times, there is a way to lift your spirits while filling a need in your community. The message of public service is one Americans have been reminded of by President Barack Obama's administration, however finding a time and place for it can be challenging. That is unless you ask volunteers like Jeff Veum.

(ARA) - Take on tiling? No problem. Paint a floor-to-ceiling mural on your child's bedroom wall? You're ready, willing and able. As a do-it-yourselfer, you not only reap the financial savings of not paying for professional labor, it can be deeply satisfying to do a job yourself.

(ARA) - If you haven't shopped for flooring in the past few years, prepare yourself. The vast array of hard-surface options is extensive, to say the least.

(ARA) - According to the American Psychological Association, eight out of 10 people polled in October said that the economy is a significant cause of stress, up from 66 percent polled six months earlier. The main causes for stress and worry for both men and women were money, the economy, job stability, housing costs and health problems affecting the family.

(ARA) - With busy schedules and lives constantly on the go, it's easy to be forgetful. But in today's connected world, with a little help from technology, it is possible to accomplish what you need to with barely a second thought.

(ARA) - Stress negatively impacts the mind and body in profound ways. In fact, some stress experts estimate that up to 90 percent of doctor visits for primary care can be linked in some way to a stress-induced ailment.

(ARA) - In a tough economy, everyone needs to cut back on unnecessary expenses and save money wherever possible. Healthcare is often one of the largest expenses a family faces, but there are ways to cut healthcare costs without shortchanging your health.

(ARA) - Americans love their pets and there are certainly lots of them to love. Sixty three percent of U.S. households own a pet and the most popular animals -- dogs and cats -- make up 82 percent of all pets, according to the American Pet Products Association.

(ARA) - Spring is a popular time to begin home improvement projects, especially if they'll upgrade outdoor living spaces. With the economy keeping more homeowners in place, rather than moving up to bigger, grander digs, improving your home can elevate both your enjoyment and its eventual resale value.

(ARA) - For sheer skin-crawling summer creepiness, few experiences beat a tick bite. But worse than the unpleasant surprise of discovering you've been bitten by a tick are the health risks that come with the bite.

(ARA) - "People act as if death is contagious. It's not contagious, you know. Death is as natural as life," so said Morrie Schwartz in the 1997 best-seller by Mitch Albom, "Tuesdays with Morrie." The popular biography made death seem almost accessible given Morrie's comfort level talking about it. Yet, most people still avoid the topics of death and dying.

(ARA) - How do you run younger for longer? Do you work in the garden every Saturday? Do you participate in marathons twice a year? Maybe you play with your children after work each day. Whatever it is that keeps you youthful and performing at your best, it's time to share your story.

(ARA) - The date is set, the dress is bought and the tuxes are rented -- now you get to plan your first vacation together as husband and wife. Whether your ideal honeymoon is traveling to the Swiss Alps for some mountain fun or relaxing on an exotic beach in the Caribbean, it's a special time you'll never forget. So what do you need to know to plan the perfect honeymoon that goes off without a hitch?