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Living together is great, but there is a lot of work to make sure it is successful. (Photo: Getty Images)

Making the Move!

Deciding to Live with Your Signficiant Other Dating someone serious? Thinking about moving in together? Well slow your horses and evaluate a few essential things first. First, you need to set a budget. Yes, talking about money is awkward, but start there to see if this is even a
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The Federal Government may have shut down at midnight Friday, but many area businesses are Shutdown Specials to government workers. (Stock Photo)

Shutdown Specials

How the Federal Shutdown Affects the DMV It is the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration and he has not drained the swamp, built a wall between Mexico and the U.S. or been able to dismantle Obamacare. Instead he has passed a tax break that benefits him
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Drop hints but don't ruin the surprise. (Photo: Shutterstock)Drop hints but don't ruin the surprise. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Gifting on a Budget

Perfect Gift, Perfect Price The pressure of holiday shopping is upon us. From family to friends, our bank accounts are suffering from all the gifts we are shopping for this season. And for those with significant others, that is just another added expense. Often times you want to
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