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by Michael ArchambaultSenior Writer If this were the 20th century, we’d be shoving our physical documents into an iron safe and spinning the combination lock. But, as we’re in the 21st century — the information age, where are we supposed to store our most important documents when many of them are digital? Let’s take a deep dive into storing files, such as medical records and financial documents, on your computer

by Kent McDillContributorWhen you consider making a purchase via Amazon and scour the reviews that accompany the product, you expect to see an honest review from someone who has purchased the item.That is sometimes true. But in some cases, the reviewer has received free and discounted products for the purposes of writing a quality review that can be helpful to others. In this case, we still expect the product tester

by Brynne ConroyContributorMany wedding ideas start off grand — big guest list, big dress, big budget.But a number of factors have given rise to a new take on the big day: micro weddings. By keeping it small, couples can include all the important trappings that make for a dream wedding but at a much smaller price tag.Couples marrying later in life and prioritizing other goals like buying a house, not

by Nicole DowSenior WriterMany of us didn’t learn about money growing up.Personal finance wasn’t taught in schools. Our families didn’t discuss money around the dinner table. We were left to figure everything out on our own.Let’s take those upbringings as inspiration to do better by the next generation. Set your kids (or other young ones in your life) off on the right foot with these books that introduce them to

by Mike BrassfieldSenior WriterWhy pay for something if you can get it for free? That goes for job candidates, too. Why pay money to post a job opening when you can do it for free? There are plenty of free job posting sites where you can find new employees without spending a dime.Ah, but that’s the problem. There are so many of these free job posting sites now. It seems like