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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Who Needs Balance?
Dear Mary: What does it mean to “balance” my bank account? How do I do that? Why should I? I…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Before You Jump Into HEL, Consider Your Options Very Carefully
Dear Mary: We have decided to pay off a bunch of bills and do some much-needed repairs on our house.…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Why Are We So Gullible?
The claims are so over the top, they practically sparkle. The messages flood in from every direction — email, TV,…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
What Is a Grace Period, and How Does It Work?
Dear Mary: Is there a law that says how long the grace period must be? (And if you don’t mind,…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Financial Harmony Is More About Trust Than Money
Dear Mary: My wife and I have been married for three years. She has memorized my credit card information. This…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
27 Grocery Shopping Tricks to Keep More Cash in Your Pocket
Next to your rent or mortgage payment, food is probably your biggest expense. Don’t believe me? For the next 30…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
The Inside Buzz on Batteries
Little things mean a lot — like the two words “batteries included.” Just knowing they’re in there somewhere means less…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
The Most Overlooked Type of Insurance
Insurance is a funny thing. You learn all you can, shop diligently, scrape together the money to pay for it…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
The Agony and Ecstasy of Getting Out of Debt
Dear Mary: We’ve just received notice that the rent on our three-bedroom house is going up from $950 to $1,200…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
7 Ways to Repurpose Old Towels That You Probably Never Considered
Face it — towels have a rough life. They start out all fluffy and full of promise, soaking up years…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Fun (Cheap) Birthday Gift Ideas for Kids
Some time ago, I got a message from Elaine G., who had recently joined a mom’s group. With all of…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Will I Inherit My Parents’ Debts?
This week, as I reached into the mailbag, I pulled out two questions, neither of them with easy answers. I…
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Without Trust, You Have Nothing — in Money and in Life
Dear Mary: I have been dating a woman for about two years. Getting to know her, I have learned that…
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Entertainment, Health and Lifestyle
Living with Less May Be the Best Way to Live
Recently, I’ve been on yet another of my seemingly never-ending quests to pare down and clean out. I got this…
Read More » How to Detail Car Interior Using These Homemade Cleaners
Remember that pristine, fresh, clean feeling of slipping behind the wheel of your new car? Knowing how to detail car…
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