Photo by RoidRanger / Shutterstock.com Home entertainment has never been more important than during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s not safe yet to venture out to enjoy films, plays, concerts or sporting events as part of a big crowd. So sitting at home on the couch, with snacks at the ready, …
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Photo by Tada Images / Shutterstock.com Originally published by James Royal on Bankrate.com. Brokerages are aggressively competing for your money. One way they do so is by offering competitive bonuses that you can add right to your brokerage account. It’s important to know the best offers so that you can …
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Men at risk for diabetes had greater blood sugar control and lost more belly fat when they exercised in the afternoon than in the morning. Is it better for our bodies to work out at certain times of day? A useful new study of exercise timing and metabolic health suggests …
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Your house is not merely a brick-and-mortar structure. Besides providing you with shelter and privacy, your home also gives you a sense of identity and belonging. It is your sanctuary, keeping you secure and centered. And the best way to protect your abode is by getting it insured. Choosing a …
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Delivering personal finance solutions and advice since 2006, The Simple Dollar is back with our annual awards for 2021. Here are our top picks for the best finance resources for the new year. Best Personal Finance Blog: One Big Happy Family Learn more With over 130,000 subscribers in their Youtube …
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All’s fair in love and credit? Not quite. For borrowers with fair credit — FICO Scores of 580 to 699 and VantageScores of 601 to 660 — finding a personal loan is often challenging. Many mainstream lenders prioritize borrowers with good or excellent credit, making it difficult (if not impossible) …
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Delivering personal finance solutions and advice since 2006, The Simple Dollar is back with our annual awards for 2021. Here are our top picks for the most affordable and cost-effective service options for the new year. Best Cell Phone Plan: Republic Wireless Learn more Republic Wireless is backed by Sprint …
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People with knee arthritis were less likely to report pain and stiffness if they wore stable, supportive shoes, versus flat-soled, flexible ones. Some experts recommend flat, flexible shoes for people with knee osteoarthritis, whereas others say stable, supportive shoes are better. Now a randomized trial has found that the latter …
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stockfour / Shutterstock.com 2020 was as unpredictable as they come — a pandemic, economic meltdown, social upheaval and the most controversial election in recent memory. Who knows what 2021 will bring? Will a nationwide vaccination campaign bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control? How much will the economy rebound? Will our …
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