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6 Strategies To Help Your Child Buy A Home
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6 Strategies To Help Your Child Buy A Home

Keith ­Gumbinger | March 18, 2022

Young adults aren’t just borrowing from banks to buy their first homes—many are asking for help from mom and dad.…

What Is Your Dog or Cat Trying to Tell You?
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What Is Your Dog or Cat Trying to Tell You?

Nicholas Dodman, DVM | March 1, 2022

When cats and dogs feel happy or afraid, it clearly shows in their body language. That can help you understand what your pet is thinking and feeling.

Get Ready for the Grandkids’ Visit
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Get Ready for the Grandkids’ Visit

March 1, 2022

Grandparents can make it easy for grandchildren to visit by having these essential items on hand.

How To Make Sure Your Kids Graduate College
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How To Make Sure Your Kids Graduate College

Mark Kantrowitz | February 15, 2022

The cost of a college education can be staggeringly steep—and for many students, that investment will be wasted. Only 41%…

Making Difficult Medical Decisions for Family Members
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Making Difficult Medical Decisions for Family Members

Amy O'Rourke | February 13, 2022

Many of us will someday have to make difficult medical decisions for terminally ill loved ones. Here are strategies to make the right decisions—for your loved one and yourself.

How You Can Spot Heart Trouble… In Your Parents
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How You Can Spot Heart Trouble… In Your Parents

Bobbi Bogaev, MD | February 1, 2022

Thanks to the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Heart Association predicts that rates of heart disease, already…

Go Fish: Creating A Unique Aquarium
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Go Fish: Creating A Unique Aquarium

Bill Wymard | January 20, 2022

Gaze into the typical home aquarium, and you’ll likely see some familiar fish—the bright colors of neon tetras…the orange glint…

What’s New in Pet Insurance?
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What’s New in Pet Insurance?

Doug Kenney, DVM | December 19, 2021

Until recently, pet insurance had more drawbacks than advantages. But now, insurers are improving benefits and making pet insurance more affordable for pet owners.

How to… Lower the Cost of Your Pets’ Meds
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How to… Lower the Cost of Your Pets’ Meds

Louise Murray, DVM | December 3, 2021

Did your last veterinary bill make you want to chew the upholstered furniture? One area where you can save money…

The Joyful Side of Cleaning Out Your Parents’ “Stuff”
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The Joyful Side of Cleaning Out Your Parents’ “Stuff”

October 21, 2021

I am so proud of my mother. She is 89 years old and has been living a very full life…

What You Need to Know Before Adopting a Cat
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What You Need to Know Before Adopting a Cat

Jackson Galaxy | July 15, 2021

If you’re thinking of adopting a cat, cat-behavior expert Jackson Galaxy has answers to all of your questions.

A Solution To The Family Crisis – Create Your Own
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A Solution To The Family Crisis – Create Your Own

Sarah Hiner | May 6, 2021

Children and adults can overcome family problems by creating a new family with supportive and loving people. Find your surrogate parents and siblings. They’re there.

Cremation Has Become Popular—Here’s What You Need to Know
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Cremation Has Become Popular—Here’s What You Need to Know

Joshua Slocum | May 1, 2021

Understanding the process and the costs of cremation can save you money.

Proper Care and Feeding of Senior Pets
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Proper Care and Feeding of Senior Pets

Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ | March 24, 2021

Older pet dogs and cats can develop a variety of health problems—heart disease, kidney disease, senility and more. Here’s what to watch and watch out for as your pet ages…

Speaking with an Older Relative about Family History
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Speaking with an Older Relative about Family History

Perri Chinalai | December 21, 2020

By asking older relatives these questions and recording their stories you can deepen what it means to belong to your family.