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  • Checklist of 10 Things to Clean in Your House

    Maintenance June 1, 2022

    The dirtiest items in your home might not be what you think. Beyond just dirt and grime, germs can also build up in out-of-the-way areas in your kitchen, bathroom and even your office. Check out the slideshow below for the top 10 places in your home that you might not clean, and get house cleaning...

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    Pros and Cons of Borrowing From Your 401k

    Planning Retirement June 1, 2021

    If you’re finding credit hard to get or you don’t have as much equity in your home these days, taking out a loan from your own 401(k) plan may be appealing. After all, most employers allow this, although some only allow the loans for buying your first home or paying un-reimbursed medical expenses. Your 401(k)...

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    How to Get Wi-Fi in Your Car

    Safety March 12, 2020

    If you’re always looking for a Wi-Fi connection to link to when you’re away from home, installing car Wi-Fi may make sense. From factory options to aftermarket devices, there are many ways to get Wi-Fi connectivity in your car. Learn more about what these systems do before making your decision. What is Wi-Fi in your...

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    Steps to Keep Your Identity Safe

    Home - Safety November 22, 2019

    In 2017, roughly 16.7 million people were affected by identity theft, totaling at nearly $16.8 billion stolen. Many seemingly harmless behaviors can make you vulnerable to identify theft: making purchases over the phone, recycling old bills or logging onto free WiFi. And simply losing your wallet or digital devices can be a golden opportunity for...

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    Best Times to Buy Big Ticket Items

    My Money November 21, 2019

    The best bargain shoppers know that timing is everything. Different products follow different cycles of pricing, depending on everything from holidays to weather to annual trade shows. Check out our month-by-month suggestions for the best deals and steals.

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    New Technology in the Automotive Industry [Infographic]

    Technology & Trends November 21, 2019

    Every automaker is somehow involved in the technology revolution that has redefined the primal relationship between car and driver over the last decade. Future car technologies are touching nearly every area of a vehicle, from dashboard panels and passenger zones to the engine configuration, braking systems, headlights and even tires. The cause of car innovations...

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    Holiday Tipping Guide: How Much to Give and to Whom

    My Money November 20, 2019

    Barbers and nannies and mail carriers, oh my! Many of us like to tip a little extra during the holiday season. But it can be confusing to decide how much to tip and to whom. Follow these guidelines for appropriate holiday tipping. Should holiday tips be cash or gifts? As a general rule of thumb,...

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    Retiree’s Guide to Senior Cruises

    Empty Nester November 14, 2019

    Cruises are a popular way for seniors to travel. More than 24 million passengers boarded cruise ships in 2016, and about half of them were seniors. [i] Some seniors are living on cruise ships, or they’re switching from cruise line to cruise line. That’s because the cost of staying aboard a ship is sometimes comparable...

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    5 Things to Consider When Choosing the Best Pet for Your Apartment

    Pets July 10, 2019

    If you ask most people to name the best pets for apartment living, cats will be at the top of most lists. But as small-space and city living has grown in appeal, not only millennials but also downsizing seniors are looking to expand their possibilities when it comes to animal companionship. And while a cat...

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    16 Tips for How to Be Happy at Work [Video]

    New Job July 3, 2019

    You spend a lot of hours at work; it’s just part of life. And that means you should also think about how to enjoy your job. If you feel happy at work you’re much more likely to thrive. These sixteen tips for how to be happy at work will help set you on a path...

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    5 Tips for Converting a Garage to a Room

    Maintenance February 15, 2019

    When you’re looking for extra space in your home, garages are logical places to turn. Whether you need an extra room, a bit of rental income, or just want to spread out, chances are, with some modifications, your home has the space you need. Before you convert your garage to livable space, you must attend...

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    5 Important Types of Life Skills All Adults Need

    College January 7, 2019

    What are life skills? People have different views about which life skills are most essential for success. However, what they do agree on is that we all need these skills for life in one form or another to address the issues that occur daily at work, school and home. These skills have become particularly important...

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    No. 88 Car Honors Fallen Soldier this Memorial Day Weekend

    NASCAR May 17, 2018

    When Alex Bowman’s No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 circles the track in Charlotte on Memorial Day weekend, the first thing fans will probably notice will be its special red, white and blue star-themed design. The scheme will help kick off the 58th annual NASCAR: An American Salute initiative which starts during the Memorial Day...

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    Create a Connected Kitchen with These Smart Appliances

    Home - Technology & Trends January 4, 2018

    Building a connected kitchen is getting easier, thanks to new appliances and the ability to connect these appliances to phone apps. With Wi-Fi, you can start cooking dinner while you’re still at the office or at soccer practice, or at least warm the oven on your way home. Even finding your grocery list can be...

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    Flag Etiquette: When, Where, and How to Display the American Flag

    Travel & Outdoors June 7, 2017

    The cardinal rule about displaying the American flag is to do it respectfully. In 1924, a committee of Army and Navy representatives met with other nation groups to work out a code of flag etiquette, establishing a set of rules for displaying Old Glory. The code, was approved by the committee on what became Flag...

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