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Where Should I Retire?: We want to retire somewhere in North Carolina or South Carolina on $3,400 a month in Social Security — where should we go?

Downtown Hendersonville, N.C., has a small-town atmosphere. iStock Dear MarketWatch, My wife and I are both 57 and looking to retire at 62.  We will get approximately $ 1,700 a month each from Social Security.  We currently have approximately $ 750,000 in 401(k) and cash.   We are looking to get …

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Favorite Things Friday: A Spring Mantel, New Lambs, and a Big Announcement Sunday!

Happy Friday Friends! It has truly felt like the beginning of Spring this week. I love Spring for many reasons; It feels like a fresh start after the cold winter months and it’s also lambing season! Such an exciting time here at White Cottage Farm. Here are some of my …

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14 Earthy Living Room Ideas that Are Inspiring and Affordable

Psychologists have long praised earthy tones for their numerous benefits. Earthy colors are calming ones, have a soothing and grounding effect on the psyche. These are also because they attract a partner. It was proven that people are drawn to homes with shades of brown for example and feel more …

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