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August 13 is apparently National Garage Sale Day. I don’t know who invented it, but more power to them. We live in modern times though, and selling your unwanted stuff online can be way more …
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By George Kamel
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8/6/22
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Well, folks, it’s somehow January already. And you know what that means: training your brain to write 2023 instead of 2022 on everything. It also means the season of resolutions is officially …
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By George Kamel
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1/9/23
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Dear East Providence voters,
East Providence has one of the higher numbers of senior citizens as homeowners in Rhode Island. As the city councilman-at-large, I will propose an …
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By Councilman-at-Large Bob Rodericks
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5/5/22
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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 …
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By Rachel Cruze
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12/1/23
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Christmas is supposed to be a season full of joy. And sometimes, you have to be intentional about protecting that joy. One thing that instantly puts the spirit of the season at risk is comparison, …
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By Rachel Cruze
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11/26/22
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Bees are crucial for our survival and the planet overall. However, due to things like habitat destruction and invasive farming methods, some say the bee population is plummeting. Luckily …
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5/5/22
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Correction: From the Mayor's Office Column
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Mayor Rogers' Column for May
(due to an error after our paper went to print, the monthly column submitted by Mayor Bruce Rogers was inadvertently omitted. Here is the Mayor's column for …
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5/6/12
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Online scammers have gotten so sneaky lately that it’s not just your elderly grandparents at risk—boomers, millennials and even Gen Z-ers can get taken advantage of if they’re not …
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By George Kamel
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2/12/23
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Back-to-school season: Whether you and your family have been looking forward to it or dreading it for weeks, it’s officially here. And let’s just say back-to-school shopping will be …
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By Rachel Cruze
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8/10/22
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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 …
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By George Kamel
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2/17/24
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If you’re a freshman or sophomore in high school, you might think you don’t need to worry about college tuition right now because you have a ton of time before you graduate. But …
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By Kristina Ellis
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10/24/22
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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 …
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By George Kamel
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1/20/24
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’Tis the season to earn money! That’s right, college students: One thing that helps big time with paying for college (or covering those extra expenses along the way) is making the most of …
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By Kristina Ellis
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12/5/22
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Inflation. It’s a constant news headline, the joke of every meme, and the word we curse under our breath every time we have to put the fancy bacon back on the shelf and grab the generic turkey …
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By George Kamel
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9/21/22
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Student loans have become quite the hot-button topic. And it’s no wonder why. According to the Federal Reserve, the United States owes over $1.6 trillion of student loan debt—yeah, …
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By Kristina Ellis
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6/11/22
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Humans have emotions. And emotions are real. One way to understand our emotions is to view them as answers to one of two questions: Am I safe? and Do I belong? When we experience loss or abandonment …
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By Dr. John Delony
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3/15/23
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Generosity, compassion, empathy, charity—these are the things that make us human. When we see someone hurting, reaching out to help comes almost as naturally as reaching for your smartphone …
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By George Kamel
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5/13/22
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When it comes to food, it can be easy to make decisions in the moment based on convenience. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about ordering pizza or grabbing takeout. But when mindless …
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By Rachel Cruze
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3/16/23
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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 …
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by Tom Lopatosky
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11/7/23
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I talk to a lot of well-meaning parents out there who have a hard time knowing how to best prepare their kids for college. They don’t want to annoyingly overload them with life advice (cue the …
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By Kristina Ellis
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8/22/22
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Summer’s just around the corner, which means you might be thinking about one of my favorite things ever: vacation! In fact, I always joke that vacation planning is basically one of my spiritual …
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By Rachel Cruze
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5/16/22
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We often think of the new year as a fresh start, but one obstacle that’s still lingering in the background for so many is the burden of student loan debt. The good news is that you don’t …
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By Kristina Ellis
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1/20/23
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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 …
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by Paulo G. Salgueiro, Jr. M.S.C.J.
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11/7/23
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(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 …
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11/7/23
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(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 …
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11/7/23
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