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How to Winterize Your Home

Ice dams and frozen pipes are two of the most damaging disasters that can strike your home in the winter.…

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Are Money Apps on Your Smartphone Safe?

There are hundreds of smartphone apps out there for saving money, account-monitoring and banking for both Apple and Android. They…

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13 of the Most Haunted Places in America

America is full of places—homes, hotels, roads, and even whole towns—that have a reputation for being mysterious, frightening or just…

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Why Older Adults Need Renters Insurance: a Q&A

Consider the following possible mishaps that could occur in your home: You accidentally leave water running in your apartment's kitchen…

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11 Tips for Finding a Trustworthy Auto Mechanic

Though many Americans depend on a safe and reliable vehicle to get around, it's also a big investment. And, while…

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Yes, You Can Hire A Reputable, Budget-Friendly Contractor – Here’s How

If you chose to have plastic surgery, you would thoroughly research surgeons, talk to prior patients, or at least review…

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Parents’ Advice Crucial for Safe and Responsible Teen Drivers

Most teenagers associate driving primarily with fun and liberation. Although this thinking is well founded and holds true to a…

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Identifying and Combating Elderspeak

When my daughter pointed out that I had just spoken to my 91-year-old mother, a former college professor, like a…

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A Good Umbrella Protects You When It Rains Bad Luck

An umbrella insurance policy provides an extra layer of protection beyond what your regular insurance policies for homeowners, auto, business, specialty—like boat…

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Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities: A Creative Housing Option

When Ron Bruno was a social worker at a nursing home, he met scores of residents who had lived independently…

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