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Small Spaces; Big Gardening Plans

Love to garden but challenged by your small amount of garden space? You can have the garden of your dreams if you plan well. For expert tips on small-space gardens, read on. ...
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Used Appliance Purchases May Fail to Deliver

Used appliances are a thrifty alternative to new ones, but know what you're buying so you don't come home with a clunker. ...
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Become More Financially Confident

Planning and saving are key to a successful retirement. The earlier you start saving for retirement, the better off you will be in the future. People who have a plan are twice as likely to save effectively. ...
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When a Loved One Won’t Eat

If you are supporting a person with dementia or a late-stage chronic disease and are assisting them with eating, here are some simple tips that may make a big difference in this important — and sometimes challenging — task.  ...
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The Fur Factory: What Pet Parents Need to Know about Groomers & Grooming

While we groom and bathe ourselves, when it comes to our furry family members it's good to know which tasks to tackle at home, and which to leave to the pros. ...
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Social Security’s Top 10 Webpages for 2023

Visitors to Social Security's redesigned website at SSA.gov will experience a new approach to help them find what they need more easily. Start with these top 10 webpages. ...
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Disrupting the Golden Years? The Upside of Change

Necessity remains the mother of invention and technology is that vehicle. From the EZPass to the iPhone and now ChatGPT, we can't afford to "rust on our laurels" during our golden years. The essence of change, innovation and disruption expose the need for increased lifelong learning, which is an opportunity to stay young. ...
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Scammers are Wagering on Sports Betting

Thanks to new legal changes in Ohio, the popularity of sports betting has exploded. If you think scammers haven’t noticed, think again. Read on for tips that will keep you ahead of the scammers and their deceptive games. ...
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