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In What Ways is a Bigger Home "Worth It"?

Since 1950, the average house in the United States has more than doubled in size to reach an average of 2,349 square feet. No longer -- if they can help it -- will families share a bathroom as they often did in the '50s, nor will three or four kids share a bedroom.

Americans buy big homes for many different reasons. For space, for status, for tax breaks, for the neighborhood (and schools), and for a feeling of security. But is a bigger home really a better investment than a smaller one?

A big home will generally appreciate in value, which means that whenever you decide to sell, you stand to reap a profit, but there are many other things to consider.

Mutual Funds: The Basics (That Most People Still Don't Know)

More than 80 million Americans invest in mutual funds, to the tune of more than $6 trillion invested. Though mutual funds have been around since the 1920s, they've grown increasingly popular in the last couple of decades.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines a mutual fund as a "company that brings together money from many people and invests it in stocks, bonds or other assets."

Key Benefits of Mutual Funds

Much of the allure of mutual funds comes from two key benefits:

Diversification. Because the assets of a mutual fund are invested into many different securities, mutual funds provide instant diversification for your portfolio, even if you only have a small amount to invest. You can also choose between the many different types of mutual funds out there, allowing you to diversify further.
Professional Management. With a mutual fund, someone else is managing your investments, analyzing financial markets, and taking care of recordkeeping -- tasks that many individual investors don't have the time, or desire, to do.

Kayaking in the Abel Tasman

If New Zealand is one giant adventure playground, then the Abel Tasman National Park is one of its most enticing pieces of equipment. Situated on the north tip of the South Island, it rubs shoulders with Golden Bay, which is as enticingly spectacular as it sounds. With its sparkling blue waters, gleaming sands and picture-book coves, it is a breathtaking setting for a spot of kayaking.

The lack of wind - thanks to a prominent headland – makes it an ideal place for kayakers of all levels, while the chance to encounter the local sea life, such as penguins, dolphins and seals, adds a touch of magic. The area is renowned throughout the country as one of the best spots for kayaking, and with over 50km of picturesque coastline to choose from, the options feel endless. Kayaking manages to be both relaxing and energetic at the same time. At Abel Tasman you can add stunning beauty to the list too.

Reverse Mortgages: What Exactly Are They, Who Are They Best For?

Reverse mortgages are becoming increasingly popular in America, but many are still unsure what exactly they are, and who stands to benefit.

"It's a buzz word," said Dean Wegner, a mortgage expert. "'Hey, I got a reverse mortgage,' so they're going with the flow, and I don't know if everybody actually understands, completely understands a reverse mortgage."

What Women in Business Want

The number of women doing business is going to amaze you. It is predicted that by the year 2005, 40% of all firms will be woman-owned.

What is it that drives women into business? A lot of things, probably. But a few commonly known are financial security, additional income, sense of achievement, productive accomplishments etc.

Once into business, Women part ways with their male counterparts. Their ways, their means and even their goals take a different path. They are hardly interested in the usual clichés of 'Hardcore Business Tactics' like Professional Ethics, Business Etiquettes, Corporate-Wars and the stuff, if stretched beyond a line.

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