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How to Avoid the Temptation to Keep Up With the Neighbors (And Social Media Influences)

The number of influences we have in our lives is astounding. Our behavior is constantly being nudged by the people around us, by television, and by social media, among other things. Intentional or otherwise, these things influence us in what we choose to do, the items we choose to buy …

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Medicare to Cover Testing for the Coronavirus

Photo by SamaraHeisz5 / Shutterstock.com Here is a rare bit of good news for older Americans worried about contracting COVID-19 — the official name for what is more commonly referred to as “the coronavirus.” If you have Medicare Part B, it will cover the cost of testing for the disease …

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Think About What You Have, Not What You Lack

When a person steps back and looks at their life as a whole, those observations almost entirely fall into the things that they have or the things that they’re missing. These might be physical objects, or they might be things like relationships and personal skills, but many life assessments tend …

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The 6 Best Things to Buy in March — and 4 to Avoid

This post comes from Julie Ramhold of partner site DealNews.com. March can be a slow shopping month. That becomes especially apparent when you compare it with February, which boasts both Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day sales. But the deals landscape in March isn’t totally barren. Read on to learn about …

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20 Ways Retirees Can Bring in Extra Money in 2020

B-D-S Piotr Marcinski / Shutterstock.com Are you retired — or planning to quit work soon — and looking for ways to put a little extra cash in your pocket? Your many years of hard work and experience can still be valuable once you retire. But now, you’re in a position …

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How Strict is Your State? Dog Bite Laws in the U.S.

In the U.S., 36% of households own at least one dog. There are so many joys that dogs provide to families, however owning a dog can also come with liabilities. Even the friendliest family dog can bite someone if they’re scared or defending their owner, territory or food. That’s why …

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Stop Buying These 20 Products You Can Make Yourself

Jesica Martinez / Shutterstock.com Most of us would agree that a clean home is a more pleasant — and more healthful — place to live than one with dirt, mold and funky smells. What’s more, the smell of homemade pizza dough baking in the oven — for just pennies compared …

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Mailbag: Questions About Coronavirus, Coffee, FICA, Dog Treats, Getting Things Done, and More

What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to summaries of five or fewer words. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question.1. Concerned about coronavirus2. Worried about employer stability3. Coffee at home actually cheaper?4. FICA explanation5. Cheap dog treats6. Repurposing junk …

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9 Things You Can Get for Free in March

Dmytro Zinkevych / Shutterstock.com Happy March! Are you ready for spring and savings? Grab your green beer and get ready to take advantage of free TV and music streaming services, complimentary made-to-order potato chips and more. Read on for everything you need to know about the best things you can …

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