How Homeowners Can Save on Common Costs

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For people who decide to become a homeowner, they soon realize it can be a costly affair. Major repairs are often needed to maintain household devices and various appliances. The out-of-pocket expenses can often break the bank, causing a headache for homeowners. There are ways that you can save money on the common costs of […]

3 Tips for Maintaining Your Florida Home

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Florida has seen a tremendous surge over the years of people moving in to take advantage of year-round comfortable weather and lower tax rates. However, snowbirds and newcomers alike may not be ready to take on some of the challenges that come as a homeowner in the Sunshine State. Here are some tips to keep […]

A Week in Pennsylvania on a $75,000 Salary

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Welcome to Spending Notes, where we do a weekly deep dive into how our readers spend their cash. Today: a truck driver who makes $75,000 Occupation: commercial driver Age: 42 Location: Bellefonte, PA Salary: $75,000 (approx. $2,885 per pay period) Day One I’m not on the road this week. Instead, I’m taking care of errands and tasks […]

Have an Old Appliance? You Might Be Able to Upcycle It

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Dealing with old appliances is one of those skills you’re supposed to figure out as an adult. Things happen, and you are forced to learn as you go because that’s life. When dealing with appliances that aren’t working the way they should, you may be forced to buy new, which leaves you with the old. […]

The Best Lawyers in the Personal Injury Game

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It’s unpleasant to think about, but the fact is that any one of us is at risk for a personal injury at any time. It could be due to a slip or fall, an assault, a car accident, or even medical malpractice. Car and truck accidents are, unfortunately, quite common, with roughly 6 million auto […]