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7 Kitchen Tool Essentials

The pandemic has modified our lifestyles on multiple levels. For instance, over the last year Americans have spent more time at home and in...

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Lifestyle

Must-Haves for the Home Office

The home office – that emptied closet or spare room or dusty corner turned workspace – wherever your daily grind is taking place these...

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Homebuying

This College Housing Alternative Could Be a Money-Maker

College life changed in 2020. The COVID pandemic forced students into remote learning scenarios all over the United States. As such, a...

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Lifestyle

Defining a Healthy Approach to Caregiving

The 65-and-older population grew by over a third (34.2% or 13,787,044) during the past decade, and by 3.2% (1,688,924) from 2018 to 2019....

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Refinancing

What Type of Loan Is Best For Home Improvements?

Are you planning a major home improvement this year? Good call! Your home may be your biggest investment, plus you spend most of your time...

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Lifestyle

Plaster vs. Drywall: Know Your Options

If you plan to do a remodel or pursue new construction, you’d be wise to brush up on a few important details. There’s no shortage of...

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Finances

Best Online Tax Services

Did you wait until right now to think about your yearly tax filing? If so, you may have called a tax professional only to discover that...

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Lifestyle

Writing a Resumé

Whether you’re drafting a resumé for the very first time or revising one 20 years into your career, writing a resumé is rarely at the top...

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Lifestyle

Examining Your House for Flood Dangers

All homes have some amount of flood risk. Depending on the level of risk, your lender and/or municipality may require flood insurance. Some...

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Finances

Best Budgets for Paying Off Debt

According to Experian, in 2020 the average American carried over $92,000 in debt including debt ranging from credit card balances to...

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