Photo by Stokkete / Shutterstock.com Homeowners who recently purchased kitchen appliances give two brands especially high marks, according to J.D. Power’s 15th annual Kitchen Appliance Satisfaction Study. Samsung and LG swept the top customer satisfaction rankings in the survey. Samsung took five of the top honors, while LG took the …
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Photo by pathdoc / Shutterstock.com In 2013, my then-boyfriend gave me one of my favorite gifts: password manager 1Password. That’s when I knew he was the one for me. We got married the next year. I consider 1Password my most treasured tool, whether I sit down at my computer or …
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Photo by Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Many of us are focused on home this summer. One great way to take advantage of the warm weather is to make improvements to the exterior of your house. On the whole, remodeling is more a consumption purchase than an investment. Rare is …
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This story comes from partner site DealNews.com. August is known for back-to-school shopping, but it’s also a great opportunity to shop other items besides notebooks and pencils. With tax-free days, end-of-season discounts and early Labor Day sales, this month gives you plenty of chances to find an excellent deal. Check …
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Photo by Photographee.eu / Shutterstock.com Long-term care is jaw-droppingly expensive. The national median cost for staying in a private room at a nursing home is $ 102,200 per year, according to Genworth Financial. Receiving care in your home is cheaper, but even a home health aide will set you back …
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The most popular mortgage in America — the 30-year fixed mortgage rate — has hit an all-time low of 2.98% according to Freddie Mac, making this month the best time (statistically speaking) to refinance or apply for a new mortgage since Freddie Mac started tracking mortgage rates in 1971. Other …
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Everyone loves a deal, and warehouse clubs promise so many of them that you’ll pay to get in the door. However, to maximize your savings, be sure you’re not missing the very best deals. Here are our suggestions on how to make the most of your warehouse membership. 1. Alcohol …
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Welcome to the weekend. If you are an American, you are most likely having a quieter July Fourth celebration than last year. If you’re in Britain, you might finally be able to have a pint at the pub. Whatever you are doing, take care and make some time for some …
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Presented by The Weed News Company Stress isn’t inherently negative. It’s designed to help us get out of or avoid dangerous situations — like coming face to face with a hungry tiger. These forms of stress are only meant to be temporary. Once the danger is avoided, we return to …
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