Posted by Richard on April 13, 2023
Artificial intelligence is changing everything and it might even change the way you search for information. Here are three big ideas in play with artificial intelligence: ChatGPT, Bing, and Bard. First, there are some who think AI projects might take over search functions entirely. Instead of people searching through the results of a query, what […]
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When in Rome, do as the Romans do. That’s also pretty good advice if you’re paving a driveway or building something out of concrete. Turns out, Roman concrete actually has a self-healing process, which helps explain why Roman structures have proven to be so durable over the centuries. Concrete was a favored construction material for […]
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The best things you can do now with $1,000. You love the idea of getting an income tax refund check from Uncle Sam. It’s really your own money and not some sort of bonus gift, but it might feel like one. Here’s what to do with it. *Stash it. In case of a calamity or […]
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A new job, a new baby, retirement, or maybe just a taste for change. You want more space, less space, new space — whatever the reason, you just want to sell. There are plenty of buyers even in this market since mortgage rates have dipped and there are slightly more houses available nationwide. So one […]
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If you’re an antiques lover, a bargain hunter looking to upgrade your home, or just interested in unique finds, then an estate sale might be a great way to spend a Saturday. For the uninitiated, an estate sale is the sale or auction of the contents of a house — usually to liquidate the belongings […]
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The Internal Revenue Service doesn’t consider cryptocurrency to be actual money. But it does consider it to be a valuable asset and if you made dollars on bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies, that money is going to be taxed. On the other hand, following the $1.4 trillion crypto industry drop in value in 2022, if you […]
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Patients with certain conditions may have a new care option that allows them to bypass longer inpatient stays and receive higher levels of care at home. Hospital-at-home, or HaH, is growing in the U.S. as demand increases for inpatient beds and health systems look for ways to control costs, according to Healthcare Finance. While the […]
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Waiting for a tax refund for your 2022 tax returns? For many, tax returns this year may end up smaller, and beyond that, payments could get delayed as well. Folks looking to get their refunds quickly should sign up for IRS direct deposits, which the Agency states are the fastest way to get your money. […]
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Making some side cash via the gig economy, maybe giving lifts through Lyft or slinging some goods on eBay? If so, you’ll want to pay closer attention during 2023. The IRS is planning to drop the 1099-K form threshold from $20,000 to just $600, owing to changes written into the American Rescue Plan Act of […]
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Here is a happy problem: Should you renovate or move? No matter what choice you make, you are going to have something better. But when you get into the details, both options are stressful. If this is your decision to make, start by asking yourself whether you like the location of your home. You might […]
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