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Becoming more physically active is actually a mental process.
Good things can happen when you give up your smartphone.
When you want to dig deeper than a Google search but don’t want to pay to get quality information, be sure to check out your local library’s and state’s online resources. Many local libraries offer […]
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Pounding things is what some kids do best during play time. So, when I heard a story recently about a dad who gave his son a hammer and log with a bunch of nails sticking
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A spike in food price inflation has renewed debate over the wisdom of substituting generics for name-brand products. Over the past 12 months, food prices have risen by more than 5%, according to the Bureau
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I once allowed the seasons to dictate whether I commuted to work by bike or car. Then about eight years ago, I discovered my winter-riding savior: metal studded tires. For me, cold wasn’t the problem,
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I’m proof that cutting your kids’ hair requires little more than a desire to save money and a willingness to make mistakes. For the past year, I’ve been cutting my son’s hair. As a preschooler,
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To my readers who feel they’re ready to switch to a flip phone (aka “dumb” phone), I salute you. You’ve made a bold decision, one that comes with long-term rewards. Just be warned: Many flip
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The clothes dryer is making a clunking sound, and you’re wondering whether to call a pro or buy a new dryer. But wait. There is a third option: the DIY repair. Yes, you can do
How to succeed at DIY repairs (even when you fail) Read More »
If you’re saving for retirement, you probably don’t intend to touch your accounts for a long time, perhaps decades. You have the discipline and vision to plan for the future. Are you thinking about your
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There’s one type of debt I’m happy to accumulate, and it’s not cheap. I’m paying 10% interest. It’s all going to my kids in the form of an allowance. They’re called Dad Bonds. I’m using
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The robotic mower’s time has arrived. Its price has fallen, and the quality of this technology has improved. In 2020 for the first time, I heard a radio advertisement promising the dawn of a new
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