Photo by fizkes / Shutterstock.com Half of American adults mistakenly believe they can write off their insurance premiums when they file a tax return, according to a recent ValuePenguin survey. The notion that you can deduct home, health, auto or life insurance premiums is wishful thinking for most people. But …
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Photo by AshTproductions / Shutterstock.com After a year of living largely inside our homes, many of us have a greater appreciation for our TVs than ever before. But if you have a nagging suspicion that your TV is not delivering the best picture, it’s possible a feature that does more …
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Stephen Coburn / Shutterstock.com The past year has seen the housing market boom with many properties selling for more than their listed price. That’s great news for sellers right now, but this market won’t last forever. If you have your eye on selling in the future and plan to make …
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Photo by Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Can simply taking better care of your choppers help to halt the aging process? Science says yes. New research suggests that taking care of your teeth helps prevent chronic inflammation. Poor dental hygiene makes your mouth a breeding ground for an excess of …
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When it comes to shopping around for car insurance, it can be difficult to figure out the pricing structure. Part of the issue is that the price varies significantly by where you live, the minimum coverage requirements and a number of other factors. Your auto policy and the premium will …
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Frugal living often has a nice “honeymoon.” People dive in deep, find lots of ways to spend less money, and revel in the amount left in their checking account at the end of the month. The problem, of course, is that such behavior is often unsustainable. After another month or …
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I’m a passionate reader, and independent bookstores attract me like a bee to a flower. If I happen to see one, I’m sorely tempted to stop in, wander around, check out the staff recommendations and often walk out the door with two or three books under my arm. Here’s the …
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Photo by Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com The IRS is in the process of sending out a third round of stimulus checks to support Americans through the ongoing coronavirus crisis. And, in true American fashion, some people are already asking for more. According to back-of-the-envelope math, the federal government has issued 434 …
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Photo by Andriy Blokhin / Shutterstock.com There are many good reasons to get a Costco membership. Cheap gas is one of them. But if you are not persuaded to plunk down the membership fee — which is expected to increase soon — there is another overlooked way to get Costco …
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