Just Released: 'ProsperNOW 2010 Guide for Savvy Consumers'

Still seeking the perfect, one-size-fits-all gift? Or, perhaps, your holiday shopping is done, and you're already preparing to make 2010 your wealthiest year yet; e.g., finances, health, education, employment, time management, investments, housing, energy use, travel, fitness, consumer purchases, retirement planning, earning extra money, peace of mind.

We at ProsperNOW are happy to announce that we've just released our first-ever consumer information guide -- "ProsperNOW 2010 Guide for Savvy Consumers: Resources to Help Protect Your Wealth, Save Money, Conserve Time & Energy, Earn Extra Income & Be Healthy for Life" -- and are making it available now for your last-minute gift-giving.

Priced at just $10, our 292-page e-handbook features hundreds of timely tips and highly credible resources for people of all ages -- students, parents, entrepreneurs, investors, travelers, teachers, small-business owners, military families, senior citizens, veterans, retirees, homeowners, renters -- to become totally savvy consumers in all facets of their lives. It also includes a sample letter of complaint, plus 10 bonuses valued at more than $200.

"This project has virtually been months in the making," said Kari Larson, ProsperNOW's editor and publisher. "We're very proud of the finished product, and sincerely hope that it helps people take charge of their finances; live healthier; make smarter and more socially responsible and Earth-friendly purchasing decisions; and be safer -- on the Internet, in their travels, and in their daily lives.

"Once folks actually start to read and apply the information in our convenient and downloadable e-guide, they're bound to discover that it will easily return 100-plus times their $10 investment. If not, we'll provide a full refund within 30 days of their purchase -- no questions asked."

To order the "ProsperNOW 2010 Guide for Savvy Consumers," go to: http://bit.ly/ProsperNOW2010

Best wishes for a healthy, safe and prosperous holiday season -- and 2010!
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New Study Finds That Obesity Will Be Taking Years Off Our Lives

A study released today by the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that, "If past obesity trends continue unchecked, the negative effects on the health of the U.S. population will increasingly outweigh the positive effects gained from declining smoking rates. Failure to address continued increases in obesity could result in an erosion of the pattern of steady gains in health observed since early in the 20th century."

The study looked at previous health trends culled from national health surveys to forecast life expectancy and quality of life for a typical 18-year-old from 2005 through 2020.

Past declines in smoking over the last 15 years would give that 18-year-old an increased life expectancy of 0.31 years. However, growing body mass index [BMI] rates would also mean that the teenager would have a reduced life expectancy of 1.02 years, giving a net life expectancy reduction of 0.71 years.

Researchers from Harvard University, the University of Michigan and the National Bureau of Economic Research point out that, though life expectancy will increase in the future due to factors such as overall health care improvements, better nutrition and education, rising obesity rates may eventually slow that progression.

Tools You Can Use
* The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] now offers free online tools for adults, teens and kids to calculate their BMI: http://bit.ly/BodyMassIndex.

* Maintaining a healthy weight may reduce the risk of chronic diseases associated with overweight; e.g., coronary heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoarthritis. For more information, visit CDC's Healthy Weight website: http://bit.ly/CDCHealthyWeight.

* For a limited time, you'll also find CDC's Body Mass Index [BMI] Calculator for Adults posted on ProsperNOW. It's located on the right, near the top -- just under our Blog Archive. Check your BMI today!

SOURCES: CDC [photo], New England Journal of Medicine
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Dec. 4: Purple Friday Starts at Caribou Coffee's Minnesota Stores; $1 Off Any Large Chocolate Drink!

This just in...

Beginning Dec. 4th, come in to any Minnesota Caribou Coffee store sporting your Minnesota Vikings gear [or purple apparel] on Fridays before any Vikings gameday during the remainder of the 2009-2010 season, and receive $1 off any LARGE chocolate drink!

Caribou Coffee, a ProsperNOW advertiser, is also proud to be the official coffee sponsor of the Minnesota Vikings, who are now at 10-1 for the season.

As the Vikes heartily play their way toward the playoffs, come on out and show your Purple Pride, Minnesota -- and warm up with a coffee drink made with real Guittard chocolate!

To find the Caribou Coffee store nearest you, go to: http://bit.ly/PurpleFridaysLocations

SOURCES: Caribou Coffee, Minnesota Vikings [image]
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