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(Joan Casanova) If you're looking to renovate your yard, there's a sustainable, drought-tolerant alternative to high-maintenance, water-guzzling grass that also reduces your environmental footprint.
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3/11/24
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(Family Features) A home's exterior is often the first thing guests or potential buyers see, meaning its curb appeal can have a significant impact on making a good first impression. Whether …
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3/11/24
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(Family Features) Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you'll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet.
Maintaining …
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3/7/24
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(Family Features) Gardeners typically understand plenty of water, good ground and a steady stream of sunshine all play vital roles in the food production process.
However, on those hot, dry days …
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3/7/24
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(Family Features) When building your budget, utility bills - especially the electric bill - are likely one of your largest monthly expenditures. One of the biggest culprits: home heating and cooling, …
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3/7/24
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(Family Features) Devices that allow you to stay connected to your home from virtually anywhere are all the rage. If you're looking to seamlessly integrate innovative solutions into your home for …
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3/7/24
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I dealt with fear and anxiety for over twenty years and there are 21 facts that I discovered during my mental health struggles that can help anyone who struggles with fear and anxiety.
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By: Stanley Popovich
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3/2/24
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There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues. In addition, many people are not sure what to do when encouraging someone to get the help …
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By: Stan Popovich
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3/2/24
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Are you having trouble finding places to get some assistance for your mental health? Nowadays, many places have waiting lists, and some places can be very expensive. This can be very frustrating when …
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By: Stan Popovich
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3/2/24
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Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you? It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about your family, your job, your health, and everything else that …
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By: Stan Popovich
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3/1/24
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Here are some not-so-fun facts for you to noodle on: Almost 8 in 10 Americans live paycheck to paycheck.1 And according to a study by Ramsey Solutions, just over half of Americans have had difficulty …
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By George Kamel
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2/17/24
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The current cost of a UMass Amherst education is more than $30,000 annually. Boston College tuition is more than $80,000 annually! This article covers various college funding options.
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Written by Lars Lambrecht, CFP, CLU, BFA, AMPA, CDFA, CLTC
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2/6/24
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If you feel like you don’t have time to workout, you’re not alone. This is the biggest barrier to consistent exercise I hear from clients. And it makes sense—between kids, careers, …
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By Scott Pettey
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2/6/24
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(StatePoint) Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to let that special someone know how you feel about them. Whether it be a spouse, a new boyfriend or girlfriend, or a best friend, let …
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2/6/24
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(Family Features) Nearly half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure, or hypertension, and many don’t even know it.
High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart …
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2/6/24
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(Family Features) It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for …
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2/6/24
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Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you?
It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about your family, your job, your health, and everything else …
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By: Stan Popovich
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2/6/24
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It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from.
Although most people may be understanding, there is …
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By: Stan Popovich
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2/6/24
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Here are some not-so-fun facts for you to noodle on: Almost 8 in 10 Americans live paycheck to paycheck.1 And according to a study by Ramsey Solutions, just over half of Americans have had difficulty …
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By George Kamel
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1/20/24
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I love Thanksgiving almost as much as I love Christmas. There’s just something about the family time, and the official kickoff to the whole holiday season that feels extra cozy and magical. But …
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By Rachel Cruze
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12/1/23
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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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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 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’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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(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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