Dear Quentin, I’m a 68-year-old guy having just worked from home for a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. I earn about $ 130,000 a year plus $ 35,000 in Social Security, and an additional $ 25,000 in capital gains from a small apartment house, and partnership interests. I have …
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Pin Share Tweet If you are thinking about installing new flooring in your home and are considering all the options, make sure to add resilient flooring to your list. It’s flooring that looks like wood and made with your well-being – and the planet’s – in mind. This post is …
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Dear Quentin, When my husband and his only (younger) brother were growing up, a childless neighbor was very kind to them and treated them as if they were her “nephews.” They even called her “Aunt Hilda.” They also treated her like family; my husband has visited her regularly over the …
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Want to see some elegant kitchen designs to get motivated for cooking delicious foods? Is your kitchen unfriendly and outdated? You can invest in a thorough renovation, to make a shiny, welcoming, inspiring, and well adjusted kitchen. There are ways in which your cooking space can become fabulous. Have a …
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Nothing brings man and nature together quite like tree house. It takes what nature has given and, through ingenuity and heart, transforms it into an amazing space! The space can be anything – from a hangout space to an observation spot. The creation can even lead to the most creative …
Read More »7 ways to reignite the love for your home this Valentine’s Day
Houses are a lot like relationships. You want a sturdy foundation, that warm and cozy feeling, room to grow and of course — you want to feel at home. But just like relationships, houses require regular maintenance and care to keep that initial excitement alive. Think back to the time …
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Sleeping is important. That should go without saying, but still, sleeping allows you to recover from the travails of a hard day’s work. You should do what you can to make sure that your sleep is as restful and comfortable as you can manage. So, when you choose a bed, …
Read More »Where Should I Retire?: My husband wants to be by the ocean, but I lived through Katrina and love lakes — where can we (semi) retire and rent for $2,000 a month?
Dear MarketWatch, I am really hoping you can help us because we are eager to move, but not sure where. I am 49 and my husband is 45, and I’ve diligently saved so I can semi-retire and spend time with family and travel. Presently we live in New Orleans in …
Read More »Why Do People Love Online Shopping Abroad
The rise of e-commerce stores worldwide has totally changed the way we shop. We get to have access to brands or stores that are not available in our own country. Who doesn’t like shopping eh? Everyone, at one time or another, is guilty of online window shopping. All we have …
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