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 …
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Classifying a rare blood disorder as a cancer opened new doors for disease investigation, treatment and hope for a cure. I have a rare blood disorder. When it was diagnosed 25 years ago, it was called an “orphan disease,” meaning the small number of people affected didn’t justify research investments …
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Tong_stocker / Shutterstock.com Most of us will never find a treasure like the sweater once owned by legendary football coach Vince Lombardi that a Knoxville, Tennessee, couple bought at Goodwill for 58 cents and resold for $ 43,000. But, chin up. There’s still plenty of profit to made in the …
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How often do you find yourself mashing the alarm clock, desperately longing for a few more glorious minutes of shut eye? A couple days a week? Every day? Not sure why you’d ever NOT want to mash the alarm? For a lot of us, working from home has allowed for …
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Photo by sirtravelalot / Shutterstock.com Staying physically fit after age 50 will help improve your health as you age, of course. But it can also benefit your body, mind and wallet in ways you might not realize. For example, Suzette Pereira, a research scientist specializing in muscle health and aging, …
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Photo by Ruslan Galiullin / Shutterstock.com It may be called a “dishwasher,” but the handy kitchen appliance can clean a lot more than dishes. Think creatively when you’re on a cleaning spree, and you might be able to combine a number of washing tasks all thanks to that one handy …
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Photo by adriaticfoto / Shutterstock.com When you were young, chances are you dreamed of owning a large home with all the bells and whistles. But as life marches on, it’s not unusual to have more modest goals, including visions of a smaller home that better suits your needs. You may …
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Photo by Stock-Asso / Shutterstock.com As a longtime collector and reseller, I’m constantly on the lookout for “sleeper items” — common household goods that bring uncommon prices in the resale market. While other pickers are busy trying to find that one big score, I like to focus on the humble …
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wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com There are many ways to increase your home’s value without taking on expensive remodeling projects. In fact, many remodeling projects don’t even pay for themselves, as we detail in “11 Home Upgrades With the Worst Return on Investment.” So, instead of hiring a contractor, focus on the …
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