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When I first started working in the 1980s, I remember thinking that retirement was so far away. My practical-minded father…
Last holiday season, Americans dropped more than $8 billion on unwanted presents, according to one survey by Finder.com. And 52%…
Innovative scammers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to separate you from your money. Even now the FBI and other agencies…
Automakers that trumpet their environmentally friendly vehicles—but cheat on emissions tests. Plastic packaging that features the word “recyclable”—even though most…
One of the hardest parts of caring for a loved one who has dementia is watching your shared connection slip…
My husband just had triple heart-bypass surgery. It started when a nuclear stress test indicated a blockage in an artery.…
Don’t panic if you’ve been hacked. Here are five steps to take immediately to control the damage and secure your…
The 2024 model year features plenty of great vehicles but few great values. The typical new car now costs a…
A 2,000-pound boulder rolled down a hill in New Castle, Colorado, crashing into a home and causing extensive damage. The…
If you think today’s appliances aren’t built to last like the ones you grew up with…you’re right. Not only has…
My husband and I recently embarked on an 11-hour drive with my parents to visit my sister in South Carolina.…
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…
Do you think a Family Limited Partnership (FLP) is something that you don’t need to consider? Maybe…maybe not. FLPs—a type…
If dealing with customer service on the phone has left you hopping mad, you’re not alone. According to the latest…
We face a lot of tough questions in this world—but I think the toughest by far is… “What’s for dinner?”…
