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Medical
Elizabeth Michael

How Long Does It Take to Recover From a Tooth Extraction?

If your dentist or oral surgeon has recommended a tooth extraction, you're probably not looking forward to recovery. The good news is that with simple teeth extractions, patients often start feeling like themselves again within 72 hours.

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Legal
Leigh A. Morgan

How to Get on the National Do Not Call Registry

Stop telemarketers in their tracks by signing up for the National Do Not Call Registry, a database maintained by the federal government.

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Legal
Elizabeth Michael

Can You Sue for False Advertisement?

From misleading marketing to unsubstantiated product claims, many consumers fall victim to deceptive advertising. The good news? You can sue for false advertisement and may be entitled to monetary damages.

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Legal
Sandy Hess

What Is a Lien?

A lien is a claim a lender or another organization has against someone’s personal property. It’s important to understand what liens are and how they can jeopardize your ability to sell that property.

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Legal
Sandy Hess

What Is a Mechanic's Lien?

Before you consider not paying that final bill for work performed by a contractor, it’s important to understand what a mechanic’s lien is, how it works and how it can impact you.

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Legal
Erin Wallace

What Is a Creative Commons License?

If you're a creator who wants to share your work with the world, you might be interested in a Creative Commons license. Here's everything you need to know.

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Home Improvement
Rowan Guthrie

How Appliances Show Their Age

How old are your appliances? Wear and tear eventually take their toll, so let’s look at the warning signs that tell us our old appliances need repairing or replacing.

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Legal
Bridget Coila

What Is a Patent Troll?

While the patent system was designed to help inventors keep control of their own intellectual property, patent trolls skirt the rules to make money through lawsuits for patent infringement and don't actually create anything innovative.

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