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5 Affordable Yet Elegant Bathroom Designs

By Enero Febrero

Bathroom design and remodeling is trending on the Internet these days. Believe it or not, the bathroom is actually a part of the home that says more about your lifestyle and personality than what a living room decor or new car can tell people. With ...

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October 31, 2018

3 Surprises To Watch Out For When Paying for Long-Term Care

By Enero Febrero

More than 70% of Americans over the age of 65 will need long-term health care services, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. Yet, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, only 13% of those who received ...

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October 30, 2018

How to Save Money When Popping The Big Question

By Len Penzo

When it comes to engagement rings, making a choice on where to buy can be an extremely tough decision. With so many companies out there, the first step of the diamond buying experience can seem more daunting than the actual proposal. Not to mention, ...

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October 26, 2018

7 Tips for Safely Storing Valuables In Your Home

By Sabado Domingo

Many people struggle with keeping their personal items safe while they're on vacation. And, believe it or not, there are just as many people out there who are uncomfortable hiding valuables in their home. Although this may seem like a tricky ...

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October 23, 2018

How to Make Your Dreams Come True — Even on a Tight Budget

By Jacob

Do you have a plan for the future? How about a set of goals? If you could do anything at all, what would it be? Many of us are so busy with day-to-day life that we don't have time to think about what we really want for the future. In fact, even if ...

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October 16, 2018

How to Financially Recover From a Car Accident

By Sabado Domingo

Car accidents are always bad; the most minor accidents usually result in outsized costs, as even replacing paint is expensive. But, of course, you're very fortunate if scraped paint is all you need to worry about because accidents can easily result ...

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October 12, 2018

Grandfather Says: The Meaning of Life

By RD Blakeslee

Grandfather sees where someone wrote Len that the best thing about getting old is just getting there. Grandfather says, "Amen!" In Grandfather's opinion, Jean-Paul Sartre's philosophy "Existentialism" boils down to: "The meaning of life is what ...

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October 4, 2018

Celebrating Children with the ROFX Education Program

By Enero Febrero

Everybody agrees that children, being the future pillars of our nation, need proper education and guidance in their formative years to tap on their full potential in life. However, the sad part of the story is that a majority of the children, from ...

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August 28, 2018

How I Live on Less than $40,000 Annually: Evan from Pennsylvania

By Evan Gruber

My name is Evan and I'm a 31-year-old equipment operator living in Pennsylvania. I'm married, with a two-year-old daughter, and another child on the way! My wife and I have always been savers. Both our families value thriftiness, and promote a ...

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August 20, 2018

5 Things Every Student Must Know Before Renting Their First Apartment

By Alkire Leanna

The excitement of leaving home and going to college is a feeling that most students experience when they're making that big change in their lives. Many students rejoice over the fact that they'll be away from home where there are no house ...

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August 16, 2018

Grandfather Says: The Family Trip to Maine

By RD Blakeslee

Grandfather remembers the family trip to Maine. That was in 1961 and the family was Grandfather-yet-to-be, Grandmother-yet-to-be, a three-and-a-half-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son. The son was left with friends and the "Three ...

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August 9, 2018

The 4 Coolest Kid Phones For 2018

By Enero Febrero

Kids are often seen spending time checking out games, interesting resources and learning tools on their smartphones and tablets. A good phone with a horde of exciting features is all you need to get your kid hooked on cutting edge technology. With ...

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August 8, 2018

Why You Should Teach Your Kids About Money While They’re Young

By Enero Febrero

It is not uncommon to hear older people saying they wish they had learned how to save from an early age. For that reason, such parents will give their children a piggy bank in a bid to encourage them to cultivate this idealistic behavior early on in ...

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August 3, 2018

When Is The Right Time to Consider Hiring a Lawyer?

By Enero Febrero

A lot of people seem to assume that because they're honest and conscientious they'll never need a lawyer. How wrong that can be! There are so many common occurrences that create situations where normal people like you and me suddenly find ...

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August 1, 2018

Grandfather Says: The Dog Days Are Here

By RD Blakeslee

Grandfather says the dog days are a' settin' in ... Have you ever been kissed by a dog taller than you are? Or owned a dog that could levitate? We tried to name him Sammy Davis Jr., but the American Kennel Club doesn't have the ...

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July 26, 2018

Why Moving Sometimes Makes Good Financial Sense

By Sabado Domingo

Tough economic times coupled with changing industries and lack of options for job are huge factors that force people to become more flexible with their choice of living. Finding a secure, reliable, good-paying job is difficult, and can even mean ...

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July 20, 2018

8 Moves That Will Protect Your Family from Financial Chaos If You Die

By Enero Febrero

When it comes to protecting your family from any financial disputes in the event that you die, there's a lot you need to consider. In fact, you need to plan everything accordingly and early enough so that you don't leave your loved ones having to ...

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July 19, 2018

Grandfather Says: The Magic of Cape Hatteras

By RD Blakeslee

Grandfather says Cape Hatteras is a special place. He and the family have been visiting there for nearly 60 years. Grandfather says he remembers when Paul Mellon bought most of the undeveloped Hatteras Island shore and gave it to a national ...

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July 12, 2018

4 Easy Apartment Tips That Will Save Money Over Time

By Sabado Domingo

It's every renter's dream: a providential twist in your budget that would allow you to upgrade to, say, one of those amazing Los Angeles apartments. We're not the ones to downplay providence, nor do we disapprove of dreaming. What we do know are a ...

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June 17, 2018

Grandfather Says: Here’s a Clever Way to Change Neighborhoods

By RD Blakeslee

Grandfather says he moved his house once. When the road in front of it was widened, he moved it out of the way, up to the top of a hill on his place. That was before the family moved where we have been for 40 years now. Grandfather learned a ...

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June 14, 2018

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