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One of the most frustrating parts of buying a car is dealing with so-called “gotcha” fees. Dealers may tack on documentation charges, acquisition fees, prep fees, and other items…
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Online advice and conversations among friends can make it hard to know what’s actually best to eat. Many women want to make healthy choices, but a lot of the information…
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Leaving behind the home you’ve lived in for years can be difficult once retirement arrives. Still, moving to a smaller place often pays off financially, particularly after…
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What if the best workouts for lowering blood pressure are not long runs or intense gym sessions? That may sound unexpected, but major cardiology research points to a particular…
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Slow, comforting pastimes are emerging as a modern way to care for yourself.
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My home escrow keeps rising because insurance premiums and property taxes are both going up. Some people have suggested that I pay those costs once a year instead of including…
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If you have spent years in an income-driven repayment plan and are working toward student loan forgiveness, there is one number you may not have been watching closely: the…
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What if the world’s leading killer had an unexpected challenger — not from a cutting-edge laboratory, but from a traditional Japanese food? It may sound hard to believe, yet…
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The program “The Alpha Wealth Hour,” which airs on WGN(AM) on Sundays from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., is sponsored by Alpha Wealth Group. Tom Fortino is an investment advisor…
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The viral Oura Ring is not officially included in October Prime Day discounts.
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Have you ever looked through a medicine cabinet and wondered whether every pill inside is truly doing more good than harm? More than half of adults over 65 take five or more…
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