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Maryalene LaPonsie

Can You Get a Good Deal on a Car — Sight Unseen, No Hassle?

on September 15, 2015

These emerging businesses are betting you want to avoid haggling and kicking tires to get a good vehicle at a fair price.

Can You Trust Carfax? 4 Ways to Avoid Buying a Clunker

on August 18, 2015

If you’re thinking about buying a vehicle and the Carfax report comes back clean, you’re good to go, right? Maybe not.

5 Factors That Put You at Risk for Divorce (and What to Do About Them)

on July 22, 2015

You might be surprised at some of the red flags that could mean a couple is headed for divorce court.

Here’s Why You Can’t Buy a New Tesla in Motor City

on July 19, 2015

Michigan is just one state that’s shut down Tesla’s direct-to-consumer sales model. Is your state one of the others with an anti-Tesla law?

4 Steps to Stop Debt Collectors in Their Tracks

on July 9, 2015

Are debt collector calls causing you to lose sleep? Here are four steps to stop the harassment and get on with life.

5 Steps to Save Your Financially Stressed Marriage

on July 9, 2015

If money issues are threatening your “happily ever after,” then here are ways to tackle the problem.

How to Talk Money With Your Spouse

on July 6, 2015

Does every discussion turn into a fight? Here’s how to successfully talk money with your spouse.

How to Go Into Business With a Parent and Stay Sane

on June 11, 2015

5 top tips from parent-child businesses that made lots of money without a lot of conflict and drama on the side.

9 Apps That Improve Day-to-Day Tasks for People with Disabilities

on June 9, 2015

Technology isn’t simply convenient; for those living with disabilities, it can be life-changing. See our top picks.

3 Money Conversations You Must Have With Your Siblings

on June 8, 2015

Avoid thorny (but common) family problems by taking on these topics with brothers and sisters. Here’s how.

5 Health Care Myths Debunked

on June 4, 2015

From antibiotics to insurance premiums … see if you know the truth behind these five common health care myths.

How to Handle Dating if You’re a Single Parent: 5 Tips

on June 1, 2015

If you’re ready to say goodbye to the single life but aren’t sure how to juggle dates and kids, this guide’s for you.

7 Tips to Avoid a Vacation Rental Ripoff

on May 19, 2015

Don’t get taken for a ride when you rent a vacation home this year. Use these tips to steer clear of scam artists.

5 Smart Ways to Leverage a ‘Gap Year’ in Your Education

on April 23, 2015

Is it academic suicide to take a year off school? Not at all — if you do it right. Here’s how.

Survey: Single Boomer Women Are Happier Now Than at 35

on April 8, 2015

Survey shows the majority of single women older than 55 have a greater sense of well-being than two decades earlier. What to do if you’re not feeling it.

5 Steps to Take if Your Health Insurance Claim is Denied

on April 6, 2015

Just because your health insurer denies your claim doesn’t mean you have to write it off as a loss. Here’s how to tackle the problem.

Refurbished Electronics 101: How to Save Up To 50 Percent

on March 26, 2015

Looking for nearly new electronics at a fraction of the price? Find out how to buy refurbished laptops, phones and more.

How to Make Money Buying Locally and Selling Globally

on March 20, 2015

Some people bring in six digits a year selling odds and ends on eBay. Here’s the lowdown on how you too can profit from online sales.

Want More Return on Your Savings? Try Trading in Collectibles

on March 18, 2015

With savings interest rates at rock bottom, Pez dispensers or decoy ducks might be a better investment. Here’s a fun way to pursue a little better return.

5 Ways to Join the Billionaires’ Club

on March 16, 2015

Taking a cue from the Forbes billionaire list, here’s how to join the ranks of the mega-rich.

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