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Adding live plants to your home’s décor will update any space. With so many houseplants to choose from, you can undoubtedly find ones to complement your style, inject a pop of color for a design refresh, and create a welcoming atmosphere for your family members and guests. If you’re ready to add some green and life into your home but don’t want to...

When you’re building for retirement, an IRA is one of the best assets you can have in your portfolio. But can it help if you need money now? Taking money out of your IRA before retirement is possible, but it’s best you know what to expect before seriously considering it as an option.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and even cognitive decline. It’s often called the, “silent killer” because heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with hypertension, medication may be necessary to...

Ideally, you want your employees to be happy and healthy — not just because they work for you, but because they’re people you genuinely care about. As an employer, you have the ability to help in this cause. Rolling out wellness programs for your workers offers your employees tools they can use to build better health, and you can great results on...

As you plan for retirement, one important tool to consider is a health savings account, or HSA. While HSAs are most frequently used to pay medical costs, they also provide an array of investment options and tax advantages that can give your finances a serious boost once you’ve retired.

The auto industry is full of well-known cars that are continually being updated and revised for an ever-changing market. But occasionally, all-new models make their way onto the scene looking to make a big impact. Here are four brand-new models for 2023 that seem poised to do just that:

Car shopping has changed. You no longer have to trek into a dealership and spend countless hours checking out options, doing test drives, and negotiating financing with a team of dealership experts. You can conduct your research and even do a virtual test drive from the comfort of your home at a time that fits your schedule. But there are limits...

Buying real estate far from your current residence can be tricky. Typically, you don’t have the luxury to get truly familiar with the new area — and without having a good picture of the surrounding neighborhoods, school districts, local laws, and so on, it can feel like you’re rolling the dice and setting yourself up for buyer’s remorse....