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Make Your Home Stand Out With Millennial Pink

Like the generation its named for, millennial pink is all around us. Its a fun, daring, sophisticated hue that isnt exactly new, but lately seems to have caught the eye of legions of clothing and dcor designers.Not quite salmon, not quite rose and a fa...

Prioritizing Your Debt Payments

If youre in debt up to your eyeballs, or at least up to your waist, it can be hard to see which debts should be paid first. The creditor that screams the loudest may not be the best one to repay first.Some debts should take precedence over others becau...

5 Tips to Store Your Wine Like a Pro

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5 Musts for an Indulgent Staycation

Here are a few tips for the ultimate staycation…Call the CleanersHave a cleaning service do an extra deep clean so your home practically feels like a hotel.Pamper YourselfPick a few products to upgrade around the house, like luxurious bath salts or fin...

How to Combine the Benefits of Nature and City Living

Heres how to stay connected with nature in the city.Create Your Own OasisWhether its a small backyard or a spacious terrace, try to surround yourself with plants wherever you can.Rooftop GardensA growing trend in the city, hotels sport verdant lounges ...

Nearing Retirement but Haven’t Saved? 4 Smart Solutions

If youre nearing retirement and havent saved much for it, youre not alone.Forty-eight percent of workers age 55 or older say they have less than $100,000 in savings and investments, according to a 2016 retirement confidence survey by the Employee Benef...

4 Ways to Slash Utility Bills With a DIY Energy Audit

Fixing a few of your homes most likely trouble spots can improve energy efficiency and save you a bundle on utility bills. Consumer editors at ThisOldHouse.com provide a starting point for your DIY energy audit:Drafty WindowsOn a windy day, close all w...

5 Financial Moves New Parents Should Make

Having a child can require many adjustments. Losing sleep and changing dirty diapers are just some of the things parents have to deal with. And even though you’re probably a little sleep deprived right now, there are some financials you’ll have to thin...

4 Luxury Countertops for Your Kitchen

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Making the Most of Your Credit Card Rewards

Using a credit card to earn rewards is pretty simple. Just use the card to buy things and youll get cash back or reward points from your credit card company.Getting that free money of 5 percent or even more on every purchase is easy, but there are some...