April 19, 2024
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Books to Beat the Winter Blahs
Mid-winter always makes me glad that we start the year with January and February. Let’s get the worst out of the way first so we can move on to something better. But please, in a Leap Year, … more
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The Normalization of Debt: How It Happened and Why It’s Keeping You Broke
Here are some not-so-fun facts for you to noodle on: Almost 8 in 10 Americans live paycheck to paycheck.1 And according to a study by Ramsey Solutions, just over half of Americans have had difficulty … more
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From Evil and Idiots, Deliver Us
To quote Mark Twain again, nothing so needs reforming as other peoples’ habits. This past year, more than most. But rather than offering resolutions for others, I’ll just draw up a litany … more
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Going Around in Circles
I imagine many commuters in this area who go to and from Providence have a Christmas wish this year for an easier drive home. Part of the new Henderson (aka Red) Bridge remodel opened with a new … more
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Practicing Contentment This Holiday Season
I love Thanksgiving almost as much as I love Christmas. There’s just something about the family time, and the official kickoff to the whole holiday season that feels extra cozy and magical. But … more
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Special Places by the Sea & in the News
Don’t you sometimes wish that places called “hidden gems” by travel writers would stay hidden, or at least not overly publicized? You don’t want it to be like that old line … more
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Estate Planning Basics
The topic of estate planning if expansive.  I am going to cover some of the basic documents and considerations.  Please note that I am not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice … more
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Don’t Buy a House Together Before You’re Married
Dear Dave, My fiancée and I plan to get married in May, and we are preparing to buy a house. We both work in sales, and combined we bring home about $7,400 a month before commissions. Our … more
Control Your Own Destiny
Dear Dave, I read where you recommend saving 15% of your income for retirement. Should I count my employer’s contribution to my retirement plan as part of that 15%? — Carlotta … more
Eventually, You Become Self-Insured
Dear Dave, My wife and I are both 36 years old, and we have two children. Our son is six, and our daughter will be four next month. We’ve been walking through the Baby Steps, and we should … more
It’s a Gift to Your Family
Dear Dave, I’m 67, and I’ve been wondering what your position is on preplanning for a funeral versus prepaying. Is one a better idea than the … more
Simplify Holiday Hosting from Start to Finish
(Family Features) Hosting a major holiday event is no small effort. It requires close attention to detail from planning, cooking and cleaning to entertaining guests on the big day. Fortunately, just … more
5 Tips for Getting Kids Involved in Holiday Traditions
(StatePoint) The holiday season is a magical time of year filled with cherished traditions that bring families together. And while gift-giving is one of the most beloved customs (especially for … more
Make Your Holiday Season Shopping Game Plan With These Insider Insights
(StatePoint) The busiest shopping days of the 2023 holiday season are on the horizon. Industry experts point out that knowing these dates in advance can help you score great deals -- or beat the … more
5 Tips to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft During the Holidays
Review Financial Statements. In general, reviewing your financial statements is a good practice to have. However, during the holidays it is even more so! Reviewing your statements gives you the … more
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Ask an Expert
My name is Tom Lopatosky. I'm the President of LOPCO Contracting ( www.LopcoContracting.com ) and I'm honored to have the opportunity to talk to you about home improvement on a monthly basis. I love … more
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Can You Get There from Here?
  Wouldn’t anyone in Rhode Island or Southeastern Massachusetts prefer to fly from T.F. Green Airport rather than Logan, given a reasonable choice? This was the question I asked myself as … more
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Jade Warshaw
A New Kind of Student Loan Forgiveness
“You’ll die with this debt.” That’s the lie my husband and I were told. And it’s the lie that so many Americans with staggering amounts of student loan debt have come to … more
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Books to the Ceiling, Books to the Sky
It’s another rainy day. I should use my time productively by tidying up around here, maybe setting aside the books to donate to the Blanding Library’s used book sale, coming up Oct. 6-8. … more
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Drive Like Your Life Depended on It
 I’m pausing while writing this to meet with the insurance claims person after our car was rear-ended a couple of days ago. Fortunately, the other car was fairly small and not some … more
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To Boldly Go, Or Maybe Not
When F. Scott Fitzgerald remarked “the rich are different from you and me”, Ernest Hemingway famously replied, “Yes, they have more money.” A new response to this might be … more
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My parents Bob & Vilma Rodericks
The Last Time: A Father’s Day Memoir
Where have the years gone? How many times have some of us said that. At sixty-eight, I seem to ask myself that question every day. I have grown children, grandchildren, a re-marriage, a retirement, … more
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The Busy and Buzzy World of the Hive
Have you ever thought of all the work that goes into a jar of honey? There’s a reason we call bees “busy”.  For example, making one pound of honey requires the work of around … more
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Top Five Invasive Plants in Our Area
“What do you think these are?”  It was our first spring in our new home. My husband and I were enjoying a walk around the yard, when we came across a patch that was full of pink … more
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Another Reluctant Traveler
Rehoboth Ramblings By Leslie Patterson    “Travel is stressful.” So say 92% of those responding to a recent survey quoted in the Boston Globe. My first thought was … more
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