by John Waggoner ermites are probably the only thing homeowners dislike more than property taxes. The average home price has soared an average 11.8 percent a year over the past three years, according to the Standard & Poor’s CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index. Although that’s wonderful, your property taxes have probably risenContinue reading “6 Ways To Reduce Your Property Taxes”
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17 States With Estate or Inheritance Taxes
Even if you escape the federal estate tax, these states (plus D.C.) may hit you by John Waggoner Note: Some states levy estate taxes on a person’s assets when they die. A few states tax inheritances. Maryland does both. Most people don’t have to worry about the federal estate tax, which excludes up to $12.92Continue reading “17 States With Estate or Inheritance Taxes”
Mental Health Awareness Mondays: 7 Ways Exercise Can Boost Your Mental Health
Studies find exercise improves your mood, helps depression and eases anxiety by Michael Schroeder For all the focus on looking and feeling fit, it would be easy to miss how much of a boon exercise is for mental health. Besides increasing muscle tone and endurance, cardio and strength training can, quite literally, change your mind.Continue reading “Mental Health Awareness Mondays: 7 Ways Exercise Can Boost Your Mental Health”
Travel Thursdays: How to Experience Victoria, B.C. in Less Than 6 Hours!
by Jennifer and Mark Campbell We cruised into port at Victoria, British Columbia with less than six hours to make our visit count. How could we explore and learn about this historic city in such a short amount of time? If you are heading out on an Alaskan cruise that makes a short stop atContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: How to Experience Victoria, B.C. in Less Than 6 Hours!”
Healthcare Awareness Mondays: 8 Ways to Get More Energy Fast.
Healthy tricks for quickly getting a boost when you feel tired by Beth Howard According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 15 percent of women and 10 percent of men in the United States regularly feel tired or exhausted. But there’s often a simple solution. “Your energy level during the day couldContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: 8 Ways to Get More Energy Fast.”
Healthcare Mondays: How to Treat 11 Top Vision Problems
From floaters and flashes to dryness and sharp pain — know what symptoms may signal a bigger problem by Jessica Migala, AARP You may think that recent changes in your vision are just another sign you’re getting older. That may not be so. Although nearly half the people who struggle with a visual disability areContinue reading “Healthcare Mondays: How to Treat 11 Top Vision Problems”
Have You Heard of Visable Phone Service?
by Rachel Hartman Visible vs. Verizon Cell Phone Plans Verizon is one of the three major wireless carriers operating within the U.S., and Visible runs on its network. Verizon owns Visible, and while the two have the same towers and a similar amount of coverage, there are distinctions between them. First, they offer different cellContinue reading “Have You Heard of Visable Phone Service?”
Travel Thursdays: One Of The Most Unique Towns In America, Benezette Is Perfect For A Day Trip In Pennsylvania
by Beth Price-Williams Drive cautiously as you make your way through the enchanting town of Benezette, the perfect destination for a day trip in Pennsylvania. After all, you never know when an elk is casually going to wander in your path. The elk on the side of the road is just one hint that you’re inContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: One Of The Most Unique Towns In America, Benezette Is Perfect For A Day Trip In Pennsylvania”
10 Fantastic Self-Improvement Books That Will Kickstart Your Personal Development Journey
by Lukas Schwekendiek Most of the books above all have the same basic theme: Understand yourself so you can change your thoughts which will change your actions. It is in understanding ourselves first that we know where our strengths, weaknesses and problems lie. Without the understanding of who we are and who we want to becomeContinue reading “10 Fantastic Self-Improvement Books That Will Kickstart Your Personal Development Journey”
Mental Health Monday: 6 Signs of a Healthy Friendship
by Alison Cook, PhD. 6 Signs of a Healthy Friendship* As you listen to this podcast series on friendship, you may realize that you don’t have many healthy friendships. Facing this reality can be scary at first; it takes tremendous courage to recognize unhealthy patterns. That awareness may lead you into a period ofContinue reading “Mental Health Monday: 6 Signs of a Healthy Friendship”
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