Patricia Mertz Esswein
Latest articles by Patricia Mertz Esswein
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Wages Are Finally Set to Rise in 2019
credit & debt If you’re not switching jobs, smart negotiating could help you get ahead of the trend.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein • Published
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Operation Turbo Says Thanks to Service Members
spending These care packages let deployed service members know they are appreciated.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein • Published
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13 Retirement Tips for Snowbirds
Making Your Money Last Pat and Pete Engel of Glendale, N.Y., are seasoned snowbirds, having spent every winter since 1995 in Florida.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein • Published
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How to Protect Your Home from Hurricanes
real 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.
By Kimberly Lankford • Last updated
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Small-Business Success Story: No-Strings Financial Advice
Financial Planning This financial planner charges by the hour and gives investors tools to better manage their money.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein • Published
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Need New Contact Lenses? Warehouse Clubs Offer Better Deals
Smart Buying You'll find deeper discounts at Costco and Sam's Club compared to traditional eyewear retailers and drugstore pharmacies.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein • Published
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10 Small Home Projects That Pay Off Big
real estate The home-improvement boom shows no signs of slowing.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein • Last updated
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Funding the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
spending Jennifer DiVittorio donated $300,000 in her parents’ names for research into neurological diseases.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein • Last updated
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Lancaster City, Pa.: A Great Place to Retire for Your Health
retirement 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.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein • Published