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Every family has a tradition or two for Christmas morning. In my family, we always listen to Ed Gerhard's guitar Christmas music and we open stockings last. My brother gets a balloon orna...

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As the Fiscal Cliff approaches, many reports speculate that reducing or eliminating the home mortgage interest deduction could be part of the deal brokered by Congress.  This would affect...

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We had tons of national entries in this year’s Deck the House contest and in our quest to find the most over-the-top holiday decorations in the country, we’ve seen everything from a life-...

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Who has the best “decked” house in Abington?According to users who voted in our annual Deck the House contest, this home, submitted by Kvub U., has the best holiday lights in Abington.We ...

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As more people rely on review sites to make decisions about where to eat and who to hire, businesses have grown more aggressive in their response to harsh comments. The Washington Po...

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When I first met my husband, he would spend Christmas Eve, along with throngs of other panicked shoppers, dashing through the mall and paying sticker price for whatever gifts were left on...

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My parents are stocking-stuffer experts. Every item in our stockings is perfectly personalized and tailored for its recipient. Some are sweet, some are thoughtful, some are silly, some ar...

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Saving money on your winter heating bill can involve solutions as simple as putting on a sweater or as high-tech as an Internet-capable, remotely programmable thermostat. Your personal ro...