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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 …

Stressed, anxious, overcommitted—the unholy trinity the undermines mental health and wellbeing for so many people today. I’d argue that chronic stress is the number one threat to health and happiness. Yes, even more detrimental than modern diets, being too sedentary, overexercising when we do exercise, and all the other ways we …

We talk a lot around here about taking care of your body, but what about your home? The cleanliness and safety of your environment play a big role in your overall health. You’re already doing the work to make sure the food and water that goes in your body are …

Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.com With seven people in my house, controlling clutter is a constant struggle. No matter how many boxes I haul to the local thrift store, it feels like we always have an overabundance of items spilling out of cabinets, closets and shelves. The key to having a …

As one of the most in-demand creators of luxury contemporary living around the globe, Alexandra Champalimaud is known as a fearless designer who enthusiastically embraces change,  yet at Camp Kent, her rustic summer retreat in Connecticut she shares with husband Bruce Schnitzer and their large multi-generational family, she prefers things …

Photo by Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Is it wise to buy a home in a 55-plus community? It’s a good question, and Money Talks News reader Kim recently asked it: “I was wondering if it is good idea to purchase a home in a 55-plus community. I hear that …

Photo by Maria Sbytova / Shutterstock.com Most people understand that their homeowners insurance will pay if a tree lands on the roof or the garage goes up in flames. However, many policies cover a number of other losses that you may not expect. Of course, it goes without saying that …

Photo by Minerva Studio / Shutterstock.com A lawsuit filed against the largest chain of senior living facilities in the U.S. raises new questions about the reliability of the federal government’s star ratings for long-term care facilities. California prosecutors have sued Brookdale Senior Living, accusing the company of manipulating the rating …

While looking for candidates for my piece on entrepreneurs who’ve left their startups to return to a 9-5, I met a woman with a story that stood out to me. Her name is Adelyn Loo. Via Messenger, she revealed a harrowing story of leaving her corporate job to look after …