Bicycling for fun, exercise and to commute to work is exploding throughout the United States. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans biking to work has increased 43 percent between 2000 and 2008.

Right up there with rush hour traffic, dropping your child off at school can rank as one of the more stressful driving experiences. And you've probably seen parents who don't handle the stress of it very well. You can take steps to ensure you aren't the parent that everyone else complains about.

With today's technology, it's easy to forget about taking safety precautions when help is a phone call or the push of a button away. But when you're on the road, technology can sometimes fail, or help could be hours away. That's why it's a good idea to keep your car stocked with an emergency kit.

When it comes to purchasing auto insurance, determining what kind of coverage you need can be downright confusing. There are so many terms being thrown at you - liability coverage, comprehensive coverage, collision coverage, PIP - but what exactly do they mean and do you need all of them?

Most responsible people wouldn't even dream of leaving the driveway without first putting on their seatbelts. Motorcycles don't have seatbelts, however, so it's important to take full advantage of all the other safety gear available.

Your appearance - from what you wear, to how you style your hair, to how you carry yourself - sends a message to the outside world. When you exude confident style, that message stays consistent across all of your style "personalities," going from your work attire to your casual outfits to your most glammed-up evening wear.

In this time of economic uncertainty, people of all ages are considering career changes. People are forced to explore other career options because of layoffs. Others seek a new direction as they experience declining satisfaction with a job they once found exciting. Professionals who have made successful switches to different careers offer advice to help others do the same.

If you find yourself in a financial hole you can't get out of, it's important to know you have options. Being in debt can cause people to continue to make payments that they can't afford or can barely afford without much hope of ever eliminating the debt. If you find yourself in this position, there are a few routes you can pursue to free yourself from overwhelming debt.

Distracted driving is fast becoming one of the most talked about issues in America. Several states have passed laws intended to combat it; talk show host Oprah Winfrey recently dedicated an entire show to the issue; and auto insurance companies have set up programs to encourage their customers to think long and hard about the consequences of their actions.

With summer right around the corner and the weather finally starting to warm up, many Americans are counting down the days until they can escape their daily routine for some much needed rest and relaxation. Before you pack up the car or hit the friendly blue skies for your vacation getaway, you may want to check out what some of the biggest U.S. cities have to offer.