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I have a confession to make. I am an “Escape to the Country” addict. Escape to the County is a British television program real estate...

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Saving for retirement is something a lot of people put on the backburner. Retirement experts recommend that to retire by age 67, you...

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How my Hometown of Galveston became my Destination of Choice.

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First, let me clarify that “Bag Lady Syndrome” should not be confused with buying designer bags that one can’t afford. Bag Lady...