Monthly Archives: May 2010

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4 Memorial Day Home Improvements: Hardwood Floors and Window Screen Repair

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Erin Scottberg

There’s no definition of wear and tear—it depends on how long you lived there, the apartment’s condition, and, honestly, how forgiving your landlord is. More

Life & Money
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Super Last-Minute Budget Memorial Day Getaway Ideas

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Theodora Blanchfield

So, you think you’re stuck in the city this Memorial Day weekend? Not so fast! More

Food & Health
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Grill Up the Perfect Outdoor Barbecue for Under $50

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Tiffany Davis

The best part about Memorial Day (aside from memorializing, of course) is the great American barbecue. We’ll show you our plan to throw one for under $50. More

Life & Money
Follow these tips and you'll be invited back next year!
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Memorial Day Weekend Travel: 10 Tips To Be The Perfect House Guest

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Andrea Pyros

If you’re planning on visiting friends or families and you want to be invited back, here are some rules to live by. More

Life & Money
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BP Oil: The High Cost Of Failure [Infographic]

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Caroline Waxler

We are pretty much obsessed with infographics here at LearnVest. So, when our colleague and financial planner in residence Lauren told us about this infographic about the BP oil spill—something we have been very concerned about—we wanted to share it. Let us know what you think More

Insurance & Estate Planning
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5 Facts About The Fate Of Social Security

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Allison Kade
Our readers have asked us: “Will Social Security even exist when I’m ready to retire? What should I do to prepare myself?” First, let’s demystify. According to the government, Social Security should be intact until the year 2041; after that, More
Life & Money
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Workplace Stress Management: 8 Simple Tips

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Minda Zetlin

Stress is part of every work day. In fact, many of us proudly declare ourselves “stress junkies.” Intervention starting now. More

Home & Decor
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8 Ways To Save On Summer Cooling Expenses

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Katie Kuehner-Hebert

Summer is fast approaching—if you don’t watch out, you could be burned by the sun in more ways than one. More

Life & Money
Be Prepared To Help Older Parents With Their Finances
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Aging Care: 6 Tips to Help Older Parents Manage Money

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Farnoosh Torabi

Are you prepared to step in? More than 30 million adults are taking care of their aging family or friends over the age of 50. More

Life & Money
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7 Local Summer Adventures

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Andrea Morabito
We’re looking forward to fun outdoor summer activities with our friends; because, although we like relaxing on the beach, sometimes we want to do something. Though we’d love to go backpacking through Patagonia or kayaking in Norway, we can’t spend More