Patricia Mertz Esswein
Latest articles by Patricia Mertz Esswein
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10 Small Home Projects That Pay Off Bigreal estate The home-improvement boom shows no signs of slowing.
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Funding the Fight Against Alzheimer’sspending Jennifer DiVittorio donated $300,000 in her parents’ names for research into neurological diseases.
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Lancaster City, Pa.: A Great Place to Retire for Your Healthretirement Lancaster offers bucolic charm, urban amenities, and health centers affiliated with the state’s biggest universities. Plus, Pennsylvania takes it very easy on retirees’ income.
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Richland, Wash.: A Great Place to Retire for Your Health
retirement This Washington city has sunny weather that makes for good wine, along with access to three large hospital systems.
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Best Bets for Grocery Deliveriessavings We've picked the best deals for home delivery of groceries given three scenarios.
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Deals on Used (and Verified) Luxury Goodssavings Fill your wardrobe with luxury clothes without emptying your wallet.
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Get the Best Price on the Instant Potsavings This pressure cooker has an online fan club and claims to cook food 70% faster than other methods.
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Small-Business Success Story: Bryson City Bicycles
business Opening a bike shop let this couple turn their passion into a new career.
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How to Protect Your Home from Hurricanesreal estate Hurricane season begins June 1, and scientists at Colorado State University expect 2018 to be another big year, forecasting seven hurricanes—three of them major.
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4 Things Home Buyers Will Hate About Your House
Feature Know what could kill a sale before it does.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein
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How to Disaster-Proof Your Homereal estate Natural disasters are going to happen. Take steps to prepare—and see if you can get help with the costs.
By Kimberly Lankford
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Small Business Success Story: Juppy Baby Walker
business With the Juppy, adults don't have to strain their back to walk with young kids.
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How to Cut Moving Costsreal estate The new tax law could make relocating more expensive.
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What You Must Know About Flying With Your PetTravel If you want Fluffy to come with you, get your paperwork ready — and prepare to pay.
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Trim the Cost of Pet Care
Smart Buying Your furry friends can run up a big tab over their lifetime, but we'll show you how to keep expenses in check.
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Small-Business Success Story: Greenway Farms of Georgiabusiness A former sheriff and assistant D.A. go back to their roots, raising livestock on 132 acres.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein
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Where Home Prices Are Headed in 2018
home A tap on the brakes from the new tax law may be just what the market needs.
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Why Homeowners Are Richer Than Renters
real estate The reason: You can't help but build savings as you pay down a mortgage.
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Small-Business Success Story: Cops & Doughnuts
business Nine policemen buy a doughnut shop and help revive their hometown's main street.
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How to Shop for a Continuing Care Retirement Communityretirement A continuing care retirement community will handle all your needs for the rest of your life -- at a hefty price. Here's how to shop for one.
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Small-Business Success Story: The BattleAxebusiness This retired Navy pilot teaches her civilian clients how to take command.
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How to Remodel Your Homehome Transform your home the way you want, on time and on budget.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein
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Small-Business Success Story: Texas Hill Country Olive Co.business The Gambini family tapped their Sicilian heritage to produce award-winning olive oil.
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Reverse Mortgages That Workreverse mortgages A path to provide retirees with financial flexibility and security.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein
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