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I'm naturally pretty scared of doing maintenance on anything electric or gas or kerosene oriented. Thankfully my husband was game about cleaning the kerosene stove or we'd be ou
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Retirement safety nets like pensions are fast becoming a thing of the past. Plan your own strategy with these easy tips to supercharge your retirement.
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Organic food and produce usually comes at a premium, but with some smart shopping, you don't have to spend your whole paycheck to get it.
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There's an app for everything these days — even credit monitoring. Now there's really no excuse!
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Cleaning the Oil Stove
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Watch Your Movies?
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9 Gifts That Won't Become Clutter
Everyone loves gifts, but no one likes clutter. These minimalist ideas all make for a perfect present.
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It's Mother’s Day. Forget breakfast in bed. Instead, take some things off of mom’s ever-growing, never-ending to-do list.
Ask the Readers: To Garage Sale or Not? (Chance to win $20)
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10 Easy Ways to Supercharge Your Retirement
Retirement safety nets like pensions are fast becoming a thing of the past. Plan your own strategy with these easy tips to supercharge your retirement.
Here's How Much More You're Paying for These 6 Convenience Buys
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