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And the Oscar for Best Real Estate Client Goes to…

Jennifer Lawrence! The “Joy” actress, christened “too cool to be America’s sweetheart,” took home this year’s Oscar for Best Real Estate Client, voted by members of the real estate industry as the nominee they’d most like to help buy or sell a home in RISMedia’s 2nd Annual Academy Awards of Real Estate. “Absolutely Jennifer Lawrence!” said Nancy […]
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Great Spaces: Hollywood Home Offers Panoramic Views

Set on a hillside cul-de-sac above Sunset Plaza, this gated, three-level residence is the brainchild of fashion model and designer Melanie Mar, known for her discerning eye for detail and unique creative flair. The modern, cleanly designed home features walls of windows and disappearing doors so there’s absolutely no way you can evade the home’s […]
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Less Than Half of Households Are Saving

How well is America saving? The ninth annual America Saves Week survey has found that only two-fifths (40 percent) of U.S. households report good or excellent progress in “meeting their savings needs.” This widespread lack of savings progress is consistent with responses to other survey questions: Saving at least 5 percent of one’s income (49%) […]
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3 Smart Ways to Save for Retirement when You’re Behind

(TNS)—Time seems to fly by like a speeding train. It feels like you graduated from high school yesterday, but then you blink and get an email about your 25th reunion. Another blink, and you have two grandkids. When did all that happen? You might feel this way especially when you look at your retirement fund. […]
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Consumer Spending Has Biggest Increase in Eight Months

(TNS)—Consumers ramped up their spending in January at the fastest pace in eight months as incomes also continued to grow at a strong pace in a sign economic growth is improving after slowing at the end of last year. Inflation also picked up last month, which could help push Federal Reserve policymakers to enact another […]
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Key Essentials to Long-Term Investing Strategies

(TNS)—If you’re an investor who wants to focus on long-term results rather than short-term wins, you need to know how to apply asset allocation and rebalancing to your portfolio. These two investment concepts are essential to building a foundation for your financial success. Asset Allocation Asset allocation refers to investing in many types of assets, […]
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7 Tips for Creating a Spa-Like Bathroom

Going to the spa is an expensive proposition—not to mention costly in terms of time. Bringing the relaxation of the spa to your own home, however, means that you can kick back and relax whenever you like. A simple bathroom redesign can be enough to completely change the way your bathroom feels, leaving relaxation just […]
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7 Alternative Ways to Stay Warm in the Winter

When temperatures drop, you might be looking for alternative ways to stay warm without turning up the thermostat. Fortunately, a little ingenuity and determination will go a long way in helping you stay warm (without increasing your utility bills). Here are a few ideas to help you stay warm this winter. 1) Lay down rugs Wood […]
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Here’s the First Thing You Should Do with Your Tax Refund

(TNS)—Though tax season may be daunting, there’s at least one thing about it you can look forward to: the arrival of your tax refund. During last year’s filing season, the average tax refund was $2,797. That’s enough money to buy five Apple Watches, treat yourself to a Caribbean cruise or snag a couple of VIP […]
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Living Smart: Which Shower Door Is Right for Your Bathroom?

(TNS)—Installing a new shower? Unless you’re getting a walk-in shower or a bathtub/shower insert — which sometimes only requires a shower curtain — you’ll need to select a type of shower door. Here’s some information to help you choose. Sliding shower doors Sliding shower doors, also referred to as bypass doors, take up the least […]