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    National Pet Day: When It Is and How to Participate

    Family & Life March 15, 2025

    It’s hard to beat the unconditional love we get from our pets. National Pet Day is a chance to go the extra mile and show them how important they are. When is National Pet Day? Your pets might already be the focus of your everyday life, but on National Pet Day, April 11, we’re encouraged...

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    10 best places to snowmobile in the U.S.

    Recreational Vehicles December 18, 2024

    More cities, resorts and parks are going the extra mile to accommodate the booming activity of snowmobiling in the U.S. The International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA) estimates 124,769 snowmobiles were sold worldwide in 2023; 53,553 were sold in the U.S. If you’re considering a snowmobile winter vacation, here are some awesome destinations for novices and...

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  • The hands of a man wearing a gray plaid suit, a white shirt and a watch with a brown leather strap are shown as he types on the keyboard of a black laptop.

    Protect Yourself from These 12 Common Job Scams

    Family & Life May 28, 2024

    Learn how to protect yourself from different types of job scams. Find out how to know whether a job alert is a scam and how to report job scams.

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    20+ Fun Outdoor Winter Activities for All Ages

    Family & Life February 1, 2024

    Many people are inclined to stay inside when temperatures drop, and to be fair, there’s no shortage of entertaining indoor winter activities. But if you’re wondering what to do on a snow day, the great outdoors has plenty to offer. Physical activities in the cold, such as hiking, skiing and building a snowman, offer huge...

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    How to Make Extra Money: The 13 Best Side Hustles

    Family & Life November 21, 2023

    Are you looking for a way to help reach your financial goals? You’re not alone. 44% of working Americans have a side hustle. [1] Whether you’re looking for some extra cash, making ends meet, trying to keep up with inflation or just looking for something to do after work, a side hustle could be right...

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    How Does Inflation Affect Car Prices?

    Buying / Selling December 13, 2022

    Just like many other goods and services, car prices are not immune to the impacts of inflation. Discover how inflation affects car prices.

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    Fundamentals of Estate Planning

    Estate Planning October 7, 2022

    Key Takeaways: Estate planning can be difficult to talk about—a 2021 Gallup poll showed that 64% of American adults working with a financial advisor have never discussed their estate plans with that advisor. A distribution of assets plan can help ease your anxiety and broach the difficult subject of legacy planning with a trusted financial...

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    How to Freeze Your Credit

    My Money September 14, 2021

    In a world that only grows more digital, personal information like your credit is at greater risk than ever. If someone manages to get their hands on any of your sensitive information, they may be able to open a credit account in your name and rack up a bewildering amount of fraudulent charges. With threats...

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  • 4 Ways to Use Garden Row Covers

    Family & Life July 23, 2021

    The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and you’re sitting in a lush, green Eden of your own making. For many, there are few better ways to enjoy warm weather than gardening. Keeping a garden can be a wonderful way to spend your free time outdoors, a great way to gain access to fresh produce...

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    Should I Buy a House During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

    Buying / Selling October 2, 2020

    You’ve been saving for a house by paying down your debt, working on improving your credit score, and cutting back on spending. For many of us, buying a home will be the single biggest financial milestone we hit. Owning a home can drastically improve your quality of life, and it can seem especially appealing now...

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    How to Design and Build Your Dream DIY Walk-in Closet [Video]

    Uncategorized December 13, 2019

    Getting dressed in the morning and even just putting laundry away are easier when you have a thoughtfully organized closet. And great organization starts with great design. Creating a DIY walk-in closet, you’ve customized from the floor up allows you to choose the exact components, layout and finishes you dream of. Consider these important factors...

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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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  • A man smiles while adjusting the radio in a car.

    How Ridesharing is Changing the Future of Car Ownership

    Buying / Selling July 18, 2019

    Since the post-World War II years – dating back at least to the 1950s – Americans have been in love with the automobile. Coming of driving age and earning that all-important driver’s license became a rite of passage that has been the focal point of many a teenager’s existence. But today, that love affair with...

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  • A man on the phone while the hood of the car is open.

    How to Find a Good Mechanic

    Maintenance February 13, 2019

    For car owners, a visit to an auto repair shop can cause as much anxiety as a trip to the dentist. Who knows what unforeseen problems will turn up? It’s the reason finding a reliable, honest mechanic – someone with your best interests in mind – is so important to car owners, especially those with...

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  • A person driving a car with their hand on the gear shift.

    How to Buy a New Car the Right Way

    Buying / Selling January 23, 2019

    Car shopping can be a stressful event even for the savviest negotiator. For most people a car is the second most expensive purchase they’ll make next to buying a home — all the more reason to be prepared and have a plan for picking a car out and financing the purchase. A snap decision at...

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