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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto Moving in With Your Adult Kids? Here’s How to Make It Work
Volumes have been written about the so-called “boomerang effect” of young adults returning to the nest and moving back in with Mom and Dad, a trend that has actually declined over the past 25 years. During the same time period,…
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shalamov/istockphoto 14 Trendy Travel Experiences You Don’t Want to Miss
Adventurous travelers are always looking for the next exciting trip, and these days that includes immersive experiences that go beyond the ordinary. While relaxing on a beautiful beach is still a popular choice, increasingly travelers are looking for something more,…
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St. Patrick’s Day Chicago by Max Talbot-Minkin (CC BY) The Best St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Every State
You don’t have to go to Ireland to enjoy this holiday. While many holidays encourage us to stay home and spend time with family, St. Patrick’s Day is all about going out. Whether you prefer hitting the bars or attending…
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Mladen Zivkovic/istockphoto Signs of Depression That Are Often Missed in Men and How to Help
The newspaper article describes the death of a firefighter: He had fought wildfires for weeks in long, low-paying shifts away from home, worked through alcohol use and a recent separation from his wife and seen the aftermath of death and…
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damircudic/istockphoto 15 Vacation Destinations to Avoid Kids and College Students
In recent years, there’s been a growing interest among travelers for childfree vacations — and hotels and resorts are responding to the demand. In fact, data from travel site Expedia indicates that between 2016 and 2017, social media chatter on…
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GlobalStock/istockphoto Tax Deductions RV Owners Shouldn’t Ignore
An RV has tax benefits if you know where to find them. Tax deductions are much tougher for most taxpayers to justify now that tax reform has increased the standard deduction, but there are still several tax benefits that come…
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Tinpixels/istockphoto What to Do When a Family Member Becomes a Stranger
Maintaining a strong and healthy relationship with some family members can sometimes be particularly challenging, and the notion that “blood is thicker than water” doesn’t seem to be supported by…
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molchanovdmitry/istockphoto 17 Ways to Have a Safe and Healthy Spring Break
Spring break is fast approaching, with the promise of trips to sunny destinations and the lure of serious partying. Instead of throwing caution to the wind and putting New Year’s…
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RichLegg/istockphoto 20 Expert Tips for Selling a Home in Today’s Market
By most accounts, 2019 is shaping up as a complex year to sell a home. Inventory is still at historic lows and demand remains strong, thanks to continued job growth,…
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manonallard/istockphoto 13 Signs That It’s Time to Consider Senior Care
The decision to move a loved one into a senior care facility can be a very emotional and stressful decision. “While there is great talk about “aging in place” or…
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Cheapism 24 Weirdest Things We Found at the Dollar Store
Don’t get us wrong: We’re huge fans of the dollar store, and we’ve written plenty about the best kinds of goodies you can get there on the cheap. But that…
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asiseeit/istockphoto 24 Ways to Get Free or Cheap Mental Health Care
For most Americans, health issues and income aren’t mutually exclusive concerns. A lack of financial resources can make the difference between finding good care and more suffering, for physical or…
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Morsa Images/Getty Images Expert Tips to Grow Your Business Without Stressing Out
Business owners often wear many hats — chief executive, marketer, accountant, and receptionist — all at the same time. The payoff for such hard work can be substantial, but so…
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DragonImages/istockphoto 32 Ways to Save on Life Insurance
Life insurance is an important financial vehicle designed to protect loved ones in the event of the policyholder’s death. The resulting infusion of cash can be critical for those left…
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GMVozd/istockphoto 16 RV-Friendly Meal Hacks for Delicious Eats On the Road
Life on the road doesn’t have to mean eating an exclusively roadside-dive diet. In fact, there are plenty of tips and tricks from experienced RVers to ensure a balanced and…
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bernie_photo/istockphoto 32 Credit Card Mistakes You’re Probably Making
Credit cards now hold more than $800 billion of U.S. consumers’ $13.5 trillion in debt, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. That isn’t as much as mortgage…
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Sezeryadigar/istockphoto 33 Ways The Travel Industry is Picking Your Pocket
With so many cost variables to consider, budgeting a vacation can get difficult. And to make matters more challenging, many travel companies — from flight booking sites to boutique hotels…
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SeanPavonePhoto/istockphoto | jetcityimage/istockphoto 13 Things That Are Cheaper at Aldi Than the Dollar Store
Dollar stores are great for shoppers on the hunt for cheap goods, but they don’t always offer the best value. But in addition to offering a wider selection of goods,…
