Life Style
WordPress is a favorite blogging tool of mine and I share tips and tricks for using WordPress here.
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12 Smart Ways to Fight Price Inflation
If you’ve noticed yourself spending more at the grocery store or to fill up your gas tank lately, chances are…
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Should I End My Happy Marriage to Get My Dead Ex’s Social Security?
Dear Penny, My husband and I got divorced after 21 years of marriage. I thought I would be eligible for…
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How to Void a Check the Right Way
Much like cursive, fewer people are learning the ins and outs of check writing, thanks to advances in direct deposit,…
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Why You Might Want Separate Bank Accounts in Marriage
If you’re married or living with your significant other, there’s a lot you share. Your home. Your weekend plans. Perhaps…
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Top 20 Sites That Pay (up to $1 per Word)
Getting paid to write may sound easy, but the reality is a little more complicated. Freelance writing can be hard…
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How to Make Money Fast So You Have Cash When You Need it
Whether you’re trying to cover an unexpected expense, save for an approaching trip or just pay those bills, there are…
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My Husband Secretly Made Bad Investments and Lost $50K
Dear Penny, My husband is on Social Security Disability and I just recently retired. He went into our savings without…
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What to Expect if You’re Doing a Mortgage Refinance After Forbearance
When the COVID-19 homeowner mortgage forbearance program was first announced last year, I insisted we enroll. As a food and…
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45 Free Things to Do in Chicago
Hanging out in Chicago can get pricy, depending on what you do. If you want to jam out at Lollapalooza,…
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Things Break. How to Make Sure Your Emergency Fund Can Cover Them
Your washing machine. Your car. Your front tooth. If any of those broke right now, would you be able to…
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