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Mistakes Parents Make That Push Adult Children Away
Family

Mistakes Parents Make That Push Adult Children Away

Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, PhD | January 12, 2018

Our children will always be our children, but once they turn 18 or leave home, they also are adults with…

How to Keep a Vacation Home in Your Family for Generations
Family

How to Keep a Vacation Home in Your Family for Generations

David S. Fry, Esq. | April 3, 2017

A vacation home can be the setting for an extended family’s fondest memories. Whether it’s a cabin in the mountains or…

Is Your Cat Driving You Crazy?
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Is Your Cat Driving You Crazy?

March 22, 2017

There’s a popular idea, supported by a few studies and lots of media stories, that cats can give people infections…

No More “Bad Dog”
Pets

No More “Bad Dog”

Victoria Schade | March 8, 2017

How to Break Your Pet's Bad Habits Does your dog ignore you when you call its name? Does it jump…

Why Does My Dog Eat Poop…Rip Up Paper…and Other Weird Behaviors?
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Why Does My Dog Eat Poop…Rip Up Paper…and Other Weird Behaviors?

Stanley Coren, PhD | March 25, 2016

Dogs and humans have developed a special bond during thousands of years of living together. But occasionally our faithful companions…

The Pros and Cons of Do-It-Yourself Legal Forms
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The Pros and Cons of Do-It-Yourself Legal Forms

Steven J.J. Weisman, JD | February 17, 2016

It can cost you thousands of dollars to have a lawyer draft your will or a divorce settlement. Even paperwork…

When Aging Parents Can’t Manage Their Money
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When Aging Parents Can’t Manage Their Money

Shirley B. Whitenack, Esq. | December 11, 2015

How to Take Control Elderly parents typically don’t want their adult children taking control of their finances. And most adult…

When Grandparents and Parents Disagree About the Kids
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When Grandparents and Parents Disagree About the Kids

Nancy ­Samalin | December 9, 2015

Do you cringe when your grown children coddle your grandkids too much? Does your blood boil when your parents give…

5 Health Myths That Food Companies Peddle—and What the Science Really Says
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5 Health Myths That Food Companies Peddle—and What the Science Really Says

Andy Bellatti, MS, RD | August 24, 2015

Coca-Cola recently came under fire for secretly funding the “Global Energy Balance Network,” which blames society's growing weight problem primarily…

Flea Killer and Coat Shiner for Pets
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Flea Killer and Coat Shiner for Pets

August 17, 2015

Is your cat’s or dog’s coat a little on the dull side? This can happen from excess dust or a…

How to Support Your Out of Work Spouse
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How to Support Your Out of Work Spouse

Nancy Collamer | March 13, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: If your spouse is out of work, you may be sad, you may be mad, and you may…

Natural Arthritis Cures for Dogs and Cats
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Natural Arthritis Cures for Dogs and Cats

Jeff Feinman, VMD, CVH | December 30, 2014

Arthritis is no more fun for pets than it is for people. The symptoms (and treatments) are similar, but there’s…

No More “Bad Dog”
Pets

No More “Bad Dog”

Victoria Schade | September 23, 2014

How to Break Your Pet's Bad Habits Does your dog ignore you when you call its name? Does it jump…

Involved in a Lawsuit? Watch Out for These Attorney Tricks
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Involved in a Lawsuit? Watch Out for These Attorney Tricks

Dan Brecher, JD | June 23, 2014

If you are ever involved in a lawsuit, you likely will be asked to give a deposition. Exception: Depositions usually…

Is Your Lawyer Overcharging You?
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Is Your Lawyer Overcharging You?

Daniel L. Abrams, JD | June 23, 2014

Watch for These Warning Signs Even if you never break a law, at some point in your life you will…