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Are headphones and earbuds bad for your hearing?
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Polar vortex may have slowed stink bug invasion
Polar vortex may have slowed stink bug invasion Finally, some good news about the bad weather. The frigid polar vortex has taken a toll on the stink bug population. In fact, in an experiment conducted...
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Best & worst used cars
Best & worst used cars Every year it becomes more difficult to shop for a used car. Prices have been at historic highs, even for models with high mileage and seemingly excessive wear. And with so...
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Wild salmon vs. farmed salmon: Which to buy?
Wild salmon vs. farmed salmon: Which to buy? Q. I’ve read that farm-raised salmon isn’t as good for you as wild-caught salmon. True? A. In general, yes. Both contain high levels of omega-3s, the fatty...
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Tricks of the tax-prep trade
Tricks of the tax-prep trade Are you looking for some ways to help smooth the process of preparing and filing your annual tax return? Here's some advice that might help you fatten your refund. If you...
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File your taxes online for free
File your taxes online for free If you want guidance when preparing your federal tax form and your household’s 2013 adjusted gross income was $58,000 or less, you can prepare and file your federal...
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Audit-proof your 2013 tax return
Audit-proof your 2013 tax return The average taxpayer has a 1-in-100 probability of being formally audited by the IRS in a given year. Those odds rise if, among other things, you itemize deductions,...
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Track down the best tax preparer
Track down the best tax preparer On the fun scale, tax preparation ranks down there with wart removal. And like warts, tax returns can come back to haunt you. The best way to prevent problems from...
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Dos and don'ts of tax deductions
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How to save money on tax prep
How to save money on tax prep If you do your taxes yourself, you're in the minority. The IRS estimates that more than 60 percent of taxpayers use a preparer. But even if you use a tax pro, you can...
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Best & worst three-row vehicles
Best & worst three-row vehicles The main appeal of three-row vehicles is their ability to carry up to eight people and cargo, as well. They’re great for carpooling and carrying all types of gear....
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Could my medications cause erectile dysfunction as a side effect?
Could my medications cause erectile dysfunction as a side effect? Yes. Medication side effects are a common cause of sexual problems. And, the more drugs you take, the greater your odds are of...
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Best new cars for teens
Best new cars for teens If you are looking to buy a new car for your teen driver, there are some good options that are safe and reliable, and won’t break the bank. The following list also highlights...
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Would you buy a settop box from Amazon?
Would you buy a settop box from Amazon? Is Amazon about to launch its own settop box? That's the word from news site re/code.net, which says its sources claim Amazon is planning a March launch. We...
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Don't let tax-identity theft happen to you
Don't let tax-identity theft happen to you Tax-related identity theft can turn your life upside down and take years to resolve. I know, because it happened to me several years ago, after someone...
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Don't make these mistakes on your tax return
Don't make these mistakes on your tax return The tax code is long and complex, so it's not surprising that wrong assumptions about preparing and filing taxes abound. Correcting those misconceptions...
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Pay your taxes by credit card? Here's why not.
Pay your taxes by credit card? Here's why not. It's tempting to pay your state and federal tax bills by credit card. That tactic lets you delay actual payment for a month or so and maybe earn reward...
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Don't buy a toaster oven if you just want good toast
Don't buy a toaster oven if you just want good toast Today’s toaster ovens promise everything from perfect pizzas to fresh-baked cookies. Our latest tests of dozens of models found a few able...
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Should you freeze your credit file?
Should you freeze your credit file? If you’ve been a victim of identity theft or want to prevent yourself from becoming one, you might be considering putting a security freeze on your credit file....
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Is it safe to take Unisom or other over-the-counter sleeping pills long-term?
Is it safe to take Unisom or other over-the-counter sleeping pills long-term? No. You can buy the drugs without a prescription, but they’re not meant to be used for more than two weeks. That’s because...
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