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From travel and leisure to relationships, personal development, and far-flung activities, this section caters to individuals seeking inspiration, practical wisdom, and guidance for cultivating a balanced and enjoyable daily lifestyle. The goal is to equip readers with insightful ideas and expert tips for cultivating mindful enjoyment, enriching connections, and staying engaged with the possibilities each day presents—not just for getting by, but for learning to thrive with intention.

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Best Smart Home Devices

Best Smart Home Devices

Mike Prospero | September 21, 2023

Are smart home devices smart buys? Wi-Fi-enabled technology—smart home locks, lights, thermostats and security cameras—are marketed as cutting-edge tools that…

Is a Family Limited Partnership Right for You?
Family Finances

Is a Family Limited Partnership Right for You?

Martin Shenkman, CPA, JD | September 11, 2023

Do you think a Family Limited Partnership (FLP) is something that you don’t need to consider? Maybe…maybe not. FLPs—a type…

How to Get Better Results from Customer Service Agents
Consumer Technology

How to Get Better Results from Customer Service Agents

Scott M. Broetzmann | September 7, 2023

If dealing with customer service on the phone has left you hopping mad, you’re not alone. According to the latest…

The Tough Questions
Home

The Tough Questions

Kelli McCourt | September 2, 2023

We face a lot of tough ­questions in this world—but I think the toughest by far is… “What’s for dinner?”…

When a Loved One Doesn’t Have a Will
Death & Dying

When a Loved One Doesn’t Have a Will

Martin Shenkman, CPA, JD | August 13, 2023

A man walked into tax attorney Martin Shenkman’s office some years ago with a problem—he had inherited a large sum…

Travel Products to Keep You Safe
Travel

Travel Products to Keep You Safe

Detective Kevin Coffey | August 11, 2023

It is a fact—crooks target tourists. The products listed here can keep you and your valuables safe when traveling. Reminder:…

Keep Your Passwords Safe

Keep Your Passwords Safe

Judith Guertin | August 10, 2023

Quick—how many passwords do you have? Incredibly, the average person now has 192 unique passwords, so it makes sense to…

Couples’ Guide to Keeping Your Heart Healthy

Couples’ Guide to Keeping Your Heart Healthy

Helen Lavretsky, MD | August 9, 2023

Heart disease is a concern for both men and women, and how you work as a couple to ward it…

Considering a Continuing Care Retirement Community?
Family

Considering a Continuing Care Retirement Community?

Brad Breeding, CFP | August 7, 2023

Most of us want to remain in our homes for as long as possible—but sometimes a move to an assisted-living…

Where Do You Want to Retire?
Home

Where Do You Want to Retire?

Christine Benz | August 6, 2023

When it comes to where they live, retirees no longer need to be near their employers or in top school…

Think You Have Mold?

Think You Have Mold?

Jeffrey C. May | July 21, 2023

Homeowners who see furry black spots on walls or around windows —the signs of mold—often rush to contact a remediation…

How to Handle Marriage and Money
Family Finances

How to Handle Marriage and Money

Jacqueline Newman, Esq. | July 18, 2023

Sooner or later, money becomes a point of contention in every marriage. It’s inevitable that two people, no matter how…

Going Unsocial

Going Unsocial

Kelli McCourt | July 16, 2023

Most mornings, when I open my eyes, I reach for my smartphone. I spend about a half-hour checking e-mail, scrolling…

Save Time and Money When Watering Your Garden

Save Time and Money When Watering Your Garden

Teri Dunn Chace | July 9, 2023

Here’s how to lower your water bill and save time and effort when watering your outdoor plants. Bonus: Your plants…

Rover Rx
Pets

Rover Rx

Carrie Nydick Finch, LCSW | July 1, 2023

What’s one of the strongest prescriptions for better health? According to decades of scientific research, it may be owning a…