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As we watch the markets sink and gyrate, it's a scary time. There's talk of a major recession. While the downsides of a downturn are obvious and very real -- lost work, lost invest
It’s October. In Nebraska. We will see Halloween before we smell the crackling logs on our wood stove. Because it is such a big deal for many to finally crank on the heat, we’ve
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Nora’s recent article “Saving the planet - one drop at a time” rang a bell with me as I was sat in the men’s bathroom at work yesterday. All the stalls were occupied and every minu
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Is It the End of 6% Real Estate Commissions?
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Ask the Readers: Will You Be Shopping on Black Friday?
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50 Ways To Squeeze Value From Your Healthcare Dollar Without Killing Yourself
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5 Ways Science Says Travel Is Good for Your Health
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Funding your 401(k) when you're in debt
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7 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Foreclosed Home
Are foreclosures all risk and no reward? Well, not always. Here are a few things to consider before calling one home.
Is the courtesy flush dead?
Nora’s recent article “Saving the planet - one drop at a time” rang a bell with me as I was sat in the men’s bathroom at work yesterday. All the stalls were occupied and every minu
Getting Rid of Acne
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