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The Best Wheelbarrows for Yard Work and DIY Projects
Wheelbarrows are among the most universally useful tools around. Whether you’re a trade professional, serious DIYer, or just someone who likes to cultivate your garden on weekends, you almost certainly have a need for at least one wheelbarrow of some kind.
I Grew Up Without a Fixed Address
Essay exploring how my childhood of housing instability continues to negatively impact my life as an adult.
Fearing foreclosure? A short sale can help
By Bobbi Dempsey • Bankrate.com. If you are one of the many homeowners who have fallen behind on your mortgage payments and you don't see any way to ......
The Best Tool Belts for Carpenters, Framers, Electricians, and DIYers
Product round-up for Popular Mechanics
What Does a Real Estate Agent Do? We Followed One of the Best to Find Out
A good real estate agent brings significant value to the scenario. The results—and the numbers—speak for themselves.
A-List: Selma Blair
Interview with actress Selma Blair for A-List section of AARP The Magazine
15 Meal Delivery Services With Keto-Friendly Options
Meal delivery services have enjoyed a major surge in popularity during the pandemic, and these services offer keto-friendly options.
SBA disaster loans -- not just for business
Jun 2, 2014 ... SBA disaster loans -- not just for business. Agency lends to consumers and companies after disasters. By Bobbi Dempsey. Enduring a major ......
Wondering What to Get the Caregiver In Your Life? Start With These 15 Gifts That Are All About Self-Care
Caregivers are unsung heroes who provide care and support to those who need help, often neglecting their own needs in the process. If there’s a wonderful caregiver in your life, the holidays are a perfect time to show your appreciation.
Author Janet Evanovich on Her Next Big Career Move, Worst Summer Job and Her Jersey Roots
Janet Evanovich is one of the most popular—and prolific—authors in the fiction world today. And she doesn’t seem likely to slow down anytime soon. Her hugely popular Stephanie Plum series is about to mark an impressive milestone.
I Have Asperger’s—And I Found My Dream Job in Las Vegas
Your biggest challenges can ultimately help you discover your biggest strengths.
I love my job at the Paris Las Vegas, which is my home away from home. As an Eiffel Tower ambassador, I escort guests and visitors as they take the elevator to the top of the hotel’s 46-story tower, where I like to point out the local attractions and help people find the best spots for taking photos.
12 classic toys that will never go out of style
Round-up of retro toys and nostalgic favorites
Parenting in Poverty
I am far too familiar with the seemingly endless array of indignities and flavors of shame that come with living in poverty.
When Middle-Class Values Determine What’s Essential
Poor people suffer when the definition of a “life sustaining” service ignores their needs.