If $2,000 suddenly hit your bank account, you’d feel like you hit the jackpot, right? That will be a reality for many Americans this tax season as, according to a tax time survey by Straight Talk Wireless, Americans on average expect to receive exactly that back on their tax refund this year. Use this time to reap refund rewards!

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After rising steadily for decades, U.S. life expectancy has flat lined for three consecutive years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  The study also finds that chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer, stroke, and kidney disease remain among the leading causes of death in the United States.

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Slow Cooker Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 8 hours, 15 minutes

Total Time 8 hours, 30 minutes

Yield 8 servings

The easiest potatoes you can make right in the crockpot - perfectly tender, flavorful and cheesy!

Ingredients

·        6 slices bacon

·        3 pounds red potatoes, chopped

·        1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

·        1 tablespoon Ranch Seasoning and Salad Dressing Mix

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Dear Dave,

I have two small duplexes in Idaho that I rent for $400 a month, each on one-year leases. The rent is about $50 to $75 below similar units in the area. The tenants in all four places are great, so how do you know when—or if—you should raise the rent? If you raise the rent, how do you keep good relationships with your tenants?

Teresa

Dear Teresa,

Dear Dave,

I have two small duplexes in Idaho that I rent for $400 a month, each on one-year leases. The rent is about $50 to $75 below similar units in the area. The tenants in all four places are great, so how do you know when—or if—you should raise the rent? If you raise the rent, how do you keep good relationships with your tenants?

Teresa

Dear Teresa,

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Fiddling Away the Future

Dear Dave,

My wife and I really got serious about your plan. We even sold our house to become completely debt-free. Now, we’re trying to help my mom and dad. They liked your plan at first, and even taught Financial Peace University (FPU) at their church. Then, everything changed. They went out and leased a new car, bought another one on payments, and picked up a bunch of credit cards. They’re trying to tell us that you really do this stuff too. How can we help them?

Michael

Dear Michael,