Learning how to live on your own can be an exciting time in your life, but it’s also a big and costly transition. One of the first and most important decisions you’ll need to make involves finding a place to live that fits your budget. Because this is typically your largest expense, it raises the...
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Strolling around the local farmers market on a Saturday morning is a popular pastime, and if you grow, bake, craft, or create things as a hobby, you may have wondered if you might sell your goods and produce there. Farmers markets are growing in popularity, so it’s no surprise that gardeners, bakers, artists, and other...
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Are you looking for a new job? You’re not alone. Research suggests that 51% of currently employed adults are looking for new jobs, and 47% believe they have a good chance at finding one.[1] No matter what kind of position you’re looking for, making a job switch means you make financial changes, too. Between a...
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There are many times during the year that can induce stress in people’s lives. The holiday season. Moving. An important work deadline. But a day that almost everyone considers universally stressful? Income Tax Day. While taxes can be confusing and time-consuming, tax time doesn’t necessarily have to be taxing. Stick to these tips to get...
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Your first work email isn’t something you need to be afraid of. Follow these etiquette tips and pay attention to the emails you receive to figure out how to create effective, polite and personable work emails. It’s a skill that will serve you well throughout your career. Subject line Your subject line should be a...
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Motorcycle helmets have long been designed to protect riders’ heads, but today’s helmets are offering all sorts of new technology that can help increase riders’ awareness of their surroundings while protecting them better in a crash. Safety and comfort can go hand in hand, and you can find both in today’s helmets. Here’s a look...
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Schools, playgrounds and childcare facilities are full of energy and fun — and they’re also full of kids’ germs. You can’t shield your child from every cold that’s going around, but you can do your best to fight sniffles, sore throats and tummy aches by following these 8 germ prevention tips. How to stop the...
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Summer fun is about enjoying celebrations and time outdoors with activities like swimming, grilling out, going to parades and more. Fireworks are often the highlight of any summer event. But fireworks can cause accidents and injuries to children and adults alike. Let’s review the risks involved with using fireworks along with some important safety tips....
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Driving on the highway for the first time can be nerve-racking, which is why it’s common for new drivers to navigate only local roads until they gain enough real-world experience to venture onto the interstate. Once a new driver feels ready to take on a highway, being fully prepared can help a beginner make a smooth and...
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When you turn on your sprinkler system after the winter or another long period of not being used, it’s important to do it correctly. We’ll take a step-by-step look at how to restart it in a way that can help keep your system operating safely and efficiently. [1] Turning on sprinkler system after winter First,...
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Just like leases have lessors, liens have lienors, or lienholders. The lienholder is the creditor to whom the debtor owes money. In some more specific cases, the lienholder may have given the debtor a loan to buy something, a car or a house, and their lien applies to that purchase until the loan is paid...
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Enjoying a day on the boat with family and friends is unbeatable, but it’s important to make sure you don’t forget to prioritize safety while enjoying the waves. Check out these important boating safety tips before you begin the season: 1. Be prepared with a boat safety kit You can’t always predict an emergency, so...
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Making the transition from renting an apartment to buying a home is a big step that can impact your finances and your lifestyle, so it’s important to understand the pros and cons first. You may want more room and autonomy over your living space. Or you may prefer the conveniences of apartment living, particularly in...
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It happens every year. The weather gets warmer, more people use outdoor grills – and the number of injuries involving grills goes up. In 2017-2021, an average of 22,155 patients per year went to emergency rooms because of injuries involving grills, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Regardless of the type of grill you...
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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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