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My name is Tom Lopatosky. I'm the President of LOPCO Contracting ( www.LopcoContracting.com ) and I'm honored to have the opportunity to talk to you about home improvement on a monthly basis. I love …
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by Tom Lopatosky
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11/7/23
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I talk to a lot of well-meaning parents out there who have a hard time knowing how to best prepare their kids for college. They don’t want to annoyingly overload them with life advice (cue the …
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By Kristina Ellis
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8/22/22
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Summer’s just around the corner, which means you might be thinking about one of my favorite things ever: vacation! In fact, I always joke that vacation planning is basically one of my spiritual …
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By Rachel Cruze
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5/16/22
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We often think of the new year as a fresh start, but one obstacle that’s still lingering in the background for so many is the burden of student loan debt. The good news is that you don’t …
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By Kristina Ellis
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1/20/23
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Review Financial Statements. In general, reviewing your financial statements is a good practice to have. However, during the holidays it is even more so! Reviewing your statements gives you the …
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by Paulo G. Salgueiro, Jr. M.S.C.J.
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11/7/23
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(StatePoint) The busiest shopping days of the 2023 holiday season are on the horizon. Industry experts point out that knowing these dates in advance can help you score great deals -- or beat the …
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11/7/23
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(StatePoint) The holiday season is a magical time of year filled with cherished traditions that bring families together. And while gift-giving is one of the most beloved customs (especially for …
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11/7/23
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(Family Features) Hosting a major holiday event is no small effort. It requires close attention to detail from planning, cooking and cleaning to entertaining guests on the big day. Fortunately, just …
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11/7/23
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Birds and Trees, Flowers and Bees
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Early to mid-Spring is such a beautiful and enjoyable time of year. The daffodils and flowering trees were even more beautiful this year, I thought, perhaps distracting us from the reappearance of …
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By Leslie Patterson
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5/2/24
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Dear Dave,
I’m 67, and I’ve been wondering what your position is on preplanning for a funeral versus prepaying. Is one a better idea than the …
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11/7/23
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Dear Dave,
My wife and I are both 36 years old, and we have two children. Our son is six, and our daughter will be four next month. We’ve been walking through the Baby Steps, and we should …
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11/7/23
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Dear Dave,
I read where you recommend saving 15% of your income for retirement. Should I count my employer’s contribution to my retirement plan as part of that 15%?
— Carlotta
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11/7/23
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Dear Dave,
My fiancée and I plan to get married in May, and we are preparing to buy a house. We both work in sales, and combined we bring home about $7,400 a month before commissions. Our …
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11/7/23
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Maybe that little reminder just popped up on your phone letting you know that the Secret Santa exchange with your coworkers is actually tonight, not next week, and you have no idea what to get for …
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By George Kamel
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12/13/22
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Wouldn’t anyone in Rhode Island or Southeastern Massachusetts prefer to fly from T.F. Green Airport rather than Logan, given a reasonable choice? This was the question I asked myself as …
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By Leslie Patterson
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10/5/23
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The topic of estate planning if expansive. I am going to cover some of the basic documents and considerations. Please note that I am not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice …
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by Lars Lambrecht
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11/7/23
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Don’t you sometimes wish that places called “hidden gems” by travel writers would stay hidden, or at least not overly publicized? You don’t want it to be like that old line …
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By Leslie Patterson
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11/7/23
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Where have the years gone? How many times have some of us said that. At sixty-eight, I seem to ask myself that question every day. I have grown children, grandchildren, a re-marriage, a retirement, …
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A Memoir by Bob Rodericks
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6/17/23
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College can be a lot of things—fun, exciting, challenging, exhausting, rewarding—but “cheap” doesn’t usually make the list. And if you’re in college right now, or …
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By Kristina Ellis
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5/19/22
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No matter what your holiday plans look like, one thing most people can agree on is that giving is a huge part of the Christmas season. And it’s fun to think about our own wish lists, of course. …
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By Rachel Cruze
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12/14/22
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(BPT) - With the days growing longer and warmer, securing a suitable camp for your child can feel like an impossible task. However, finding the perfect camp experience for your kid this summer …
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5/2/24
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On the chilly morning of March 26, I was all set to complain again about the Rhode Island bridge situation when I saw the horrifying news of the bridge collapse in Baltimore. What a disaster! …
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By Leslie Patterson
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4/8/24
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It’s no secret that the college application process can get expensive fast. I mean, think about it: Admissions experts usually recommend students apply to anywhere between five and eight …
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By Kristina Ellis
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12/16/22
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(StatePoint) Home exteriors make a first impression, setting the tone for neighbors, guests, and if a property is on the market --prospective home buyers. So how do you boost your curb appeal and …
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4/8/24
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(Family Features) As the weather begins to warm and days get longer, it's important to begin preparing your yard for a healthy growing season. While factors like climate, soil type and grass type can …
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4/8/24
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