Automakers that trumpet their environmentally friendly vehicles—but cheat on emissions tests. Plastic packaging that features the word “recyclable”—even though most consumers can’t realistically recycle it....
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Talking to Loved Ones with Dementia
One of the hardest parts of caring for a loved one who has dementia is watching your shared connection slip through your fingers and feeling...
My Bottom Line Hat
My husband just had triple heart-bypass surgery. It started when a nuclear stress test indicated a blockage in an artery. An attempt at putting in...
You’ve Been Hacked…Now What?
Don’t panic if you’ve been hacked. Here are five steps to take immediately to control the damage and secure your accounts going forward… Step #1:...
Best Value Cars for 2024
The 2024 model year features plenty of great vehicles but few great values. The typical new car now costs a staggering $49,000, and the average...
Make Sure Your Homeowners Insurance Pays Up
A 2,000-pound boulder rolled down a hill in New Castle, Colorado, crashing into a home and causing extensive damage. The homeowner’s insurer refused to cover...
How to Choose a Long-Lasting Appliance
If you think today’s appliances aren’t built to last like the ones you grew up with…you’re right. Not only has quality declined, but modern appliances...
What Keeps Us Happy?
My husband and I recently embarked on an 11-hour drive with my parents to visit my sister in South Carolina. You may be thinking, Why...
Best Smart Home Devices
Are smart home devices smart buys? Wi-Fi-enabled technology—smart home locks, lights, thermostats and security cameras—are marketed as cutting-edge tools that make life easier, safer, more...
Is a Family Limited Partnership Right for You?
Do you think a Family Limited Partnership (FLP) is something that you don’t need to consider? Maybe…maybe not. FLPs—a type of business entity owned by...
How to Get Better Results from Customer Service Agents
If dealing with customer service on the phone has left you hopping mad, you’re not alone. According to the latest National Consumer Rage Survey, 63%...
The Tough Questions
We face a lot of tough questions in this world—but I think the toughest by far is… “What’s for dinner?” I’ll bet many of you...
