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Giving a gift that fulfills some want or need is a great way to show someone you care about them. What if that gift is a high-value item like a car for your teen driver or a cash gift for a friend who’s fallen on hard times? You could wind up stuck paying a gift tax.

In popular culture, a trust fund is often a term that is reserved for the rich and famous. But the process of setting one up is not as exclusive as it may seem. If you have all of the information you need, you can set up a trust fund to secure assets or benefit someone you care about.

With winter comes the annual discussion about whether winter tires are worth the extra cost. What makes winter tires different from all-season tires? How cold or snowy does the weather need to get to justify using winter tires? Is all-wheel drive enough? Are all-season tires enough? The short answer to all of these questions is if you live in a...

These days, more and more people are doing the bulk of their shopping online. This can put your payment information at risk, but knowing how to shop smart can help keep you protected every time you pull the trigger on a purchase.

Remote work has seen an exponential rise in popularity among employees, in part due to the pandemic. With office spaces shuttered for months, work moved out of cubicles and communal spaces and into the home. And with major companies adopting work-from-home policies, this trend is not likely to change any time soon.

One of the joys of being a homeowner is being able to host friends and family overnight or for a longer visit. Make their visit one they’ll cherish — and look forward to again in the future — by sprucing up your guest’s sleeping quarters.

Whether you’re looking to lose weight or improve your health in the long term, cutting refined sugar out of your diet is a great place to start. By reducing your reliance on sugar, you’ll feel healthier and lessen your risk of some severe health issues.

Search engine optimization is a key part of marketing your local small business. A well-optimized website and strong SEO strategy can raise awareness of your services, attract customers, and put your company at the top of Google search results. Here’s how you can get started with giving your enterprise a boost:

Are the contents of your closet spilling out? Do you find yourself struggling to find what you need when you are getting ready for work? Do you dislike most of your clothing options? Sounds like it’s time for some closet care. These decluttering tips will help you conquer the mess so your closet is organized and functional: