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Cold weather brings all sorts of illnesses that can affect your lungs—bronchitis is just one of them. Bottom Line Personal asked Elaine Chen, MD, a…
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Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is perhaps the most perplexing male genitourinary disorder. Affecting an estimated 7% to 12% of men, CPPS is the…
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Your smile is priceless…but that doesn’t mean you should get stuck with thousands of dollars of surprise bills from your dentist. The National Health Care…
Aging In Place: The Financial Challenge of Growing Old In Your Own Home
Home is where the heart is…and often where it wants to stay. Three-quarters of older American adults hope to remain in their homes for as…
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The sales pitch for indexed universal life (IUL) insurance is undeniably compelling. Shoppers are told that IUL policies offer access to stock market profits but…
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Should You Consider Dual Citizenship?
You can be both a citizen of the US and a citizen of another nation—but is that a good idea? Bottom Line Personal asked Kathleen…
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“How much does an in-ground pool cost these days?” It sounds like a simple question, but several factors—not all of which are within your control—can…
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