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Skin Cancer & Early Detection

Self-care has made its way into our daily lives, from unplugging to focusing on positivity to making sure we get our 10,000 steps a day.  Another way we can practice self-care is by paying attention to our bodies and noting any new marks or bumps that pop up. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S.  That said, it’s also one of the most curable

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Make The Best Lemonade

There’s nothing better on a hot summer day than cooling off with a tall, cold glass of lemonade. Here are some tips  on how to make the best lemonade, right at home.

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Foreclosed Homes— What To Consider Before Buying

When scanning homes for sale, it’s easy to be enticed by homes in foreclosure — for the most part prices are lower, and there may be waived or reduced appraisal fees and closing costs. Foreclosures happen when an owner can’t make payments, and the lender takes over the home and sells it.      While a lower price is tempting, it’s important to consider that there may be some downfalls.  Here are a few things

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Say Goodbye To Medical Debt

When you or someone on your family experiences a medical event, the last thing you want to do is worry about any debt incurred.  According to the Kaiser Family Foundation Health Debt Survey published in June 2022, 41% of American adults have debt due to medical or dental care.      Rather than expending energy on figuring out how to pay off that debt, that energy is better spent on recovery and looking ahead at

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Keep Indoor Plants Watered

Indoor plants brighten up our living spaces and help provide a cheery atmosphere. Here are a few tips on making sure you’re watering your plants correctly. Learn more: http://www.mrclaremont.com/

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Charity Rating Websites

Donating money toward a cause you believe in feels great, doesn’t it? Before you hit send, look into how the charity is rated. Not every tax-exempt organization is what you might consider truly charitable. charitynavigator.org: The site uses a 0-4 star rating system on the nearly 200,000 charities in its database, evaluating financial health and accountability. It’s free to use. charitywatch.org: More than 670,000 charities are evaluated on things like how much is spent on

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Why Pay To Monitor Credit?

First, what exactly IS credit monitoring? Monitoring your credit simply means keeping track of changes on your credit report (like new lines of credit or changes in balances). The three main credit agencies TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax monitor your credit, and you can get your credit report once per year for free from each of them at: annualcreditreport.com. However, if you want to check your report more than once per year, regular monitoring of your credit can

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How To Write A Great Thank-You Note

Whether you’re sending an email follow-up for a job interview or thanking a relative for a Christmas gift, there’s an art to the thank-you note. It shows that you’ve gone out of your way to show appreciation. In an age where communication is instantaneous, it can be difficult to know when to send an email, text, or make the effort to write a handwritten card, and what to say. Here are some general guidelines:

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Kids And Cyberbullies

Cyberbullying – bullying online or through social media apps —is becoming more prevalent. Here are some signs to watch out for and what to do if you think it’s happening with your kid(s): 

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Foods That Combat Pollution

Pollution can have a detrimental impact on our health and well-being, causing breathing problems like asthma, skin issues such as psoriasis, a weakened immune system, and high blood pressure. Pollution exposure has even been linked to cancer and heart disease.      While we can’t always escape exposure to pollutants, we may be able to help reduce its effects. Foods rich in antioxidants may help prevent and even reverse cell damage caused by pollutants. Try

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Language Study Tips For Adults

While tackling a new language as an adult may seem challenging, it turns out that adults can become fluent in a foreign language about as quickly as children do. (And that’s good news, because there’s evidence that learning a language as an adult may help delay the onset and severity of dementia.)      A 2018 study concluded that although we’re more apt to reach native-level fluency if we start young, adults are just as capable of

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3 Common Landlord Mistakes

Rental property investments can be financially rewarding. But they can also open the door to a long list of potential problems for new landlords. Here are three mistakes new landlords often make, and how to avoid them: 1. Skipping the screening process. Running a credit check on potential tenants helps you avoid what could be costly surprises down the line. You may also want to run background checks. Either you or the potential renter will need

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Are Shoes Ruining Your Feet?

When it comes to diagnosing what’s causing sore feet, there are a few things that might seem obvious. High heels, for instance, are famously bad for our feet. By concentrating most of your body weight on the ball of your foot, high heels can cause painful bunions and ingrown toenails.      But, perhaps surprisingly, there are also foot problems to contend with at the other end of the shoe spectrum, too. Without proper arch

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Improve Your Financial Literacy

 Financial literacy may feel like an unreachable goal if you’re not an accountant, but it’s easier than ever to enhance your own financial knowledge and money management skills—regardless of what stage of life you’re in.      Here are five ways you can build your personal finance know-how: Visit for more tips: http://www.mrclaremont.com/

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Lending Money To Friends Or Family: Good Idea?

A Dutch proverb reads, “Who ventures to lend loses money and friend,” and often the same can be true of family. Understanding the circumstances in which you’re being approached for a loan by a friend or family member, and putting parameters in place from the start, can keep the sentiment of that proverb at bay and your relationships intact.      A study by Finder a few years ago found that one in three people

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