Wedding insurance gains traction amid disaster fears
Denver report notes couples shield weddings from natural disasters and mishaps with policies covering rain snow cancellations and late deliveries. Interviews with Lavarias Brown Keller and industry groups highlight limited uptake yet growing demand as weddings become costlier and weather risks rise.
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Divorce rate falls to lowest since 1970 in America
The national per capita divorce rate has dropped to 3.6 per 1000 people in 1981 to the lowest level since 1970. Experts dispute whether this reflects stronger marriages or more cohabitation without marriage and note a divide by education and income in divorce trends.
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Marriage programs touted to reduce divorce rates
An engineer and his wife, both in energy work, describe rebuilding closeness after years together as the Bush administration promotes Healthy Marriage initiatives. Officials note the programs have distributed over 200 million nationally in five years, arguing two earners with stable jobs ease home tension and improve living standards.
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Department of Health and Human Services
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Johns Hopkins University
Health and Human Services Healthy Marriage Initiative
Department of Health and Human Services outlines resources for healthy marriage through the initiative. Information directs readers to official sites www.bhs.gov and www.acf.bhs.gov/healthy for program details, eligibility, and support services.
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The Family Sabbatical Handbook Excerpts Abroad
Elisa Bernick and her husband moved with their two children from St. Paul Minnesota to San Miguel de Allende Mexico for 18 months seeking family time and a break from hectic routines. Her book blends memoir and advice detailing how travel strengthens family bonds and shares a budget guide for living abroad with children.
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Mexico
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