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In this FDD Talk post, youll learn the following: Section I Background information on the Snap Fitness franchise opportunity, including relevant news updates Section II Estimated initial investment for a Snap Fitness franchise, based on Item 7 of the companys 2019 FDD Section III Initial franchise fee, royalty fee, marketing fee, and other fees for a Snap Fitness franchise, based on Items 5 and 6 of the companys 2019 FDD Section IV Number of franchised and company-owned Snap Fitness outlets at the start of the year and the end of the year for 2016, 2017, and 2018, based on Item...

Newsweek  by Hannah R Buchdahl “Greg Martin wasn’t sure what to expect when his mother died last May, forcing him to return to his childhood home for the first time in nearly 18 years. The house, located on a pleasant block in San Diego, had always been cluttered, but now it was virtually uninhabitable. “There were piles as tall as me, six feet or so,” Greg said. “Where there used to be floor, there were trails—a foot and a half high, so you’d be walking on stuff.” Greg was forced to navigate through piles of magazines, papers, and books, plastic...

And as you are forced to drive around town in order to get a tree, ornaments, wreaths, and mistletoe, you’re going to want to swing by Home Depot because they are selling some awesome Christmas inflatables that will make all of your neighbors extremely jealous and guarantee Santa spends some quality time at your house on his annual flight. Our favorite of the bunch has to be the RV from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, as we wish we could have the Griswold family over to create some holiday hi-jinks. You can get it for $199 and it might even make a...

Depending on unreliable people can cause heartache in your life.  Depend on yourself, first. First, a footnote.  A reader writes, in response to an earlier posting, that you should "keep your house"" rather than downsize in retirement, as if you go into a nursing home, "Medicaid can't take that house away from you!"  Technically, that might be correct, as Medicaid never takes anyone's house away from them, they can only deny coverage based on your assets.   It is also important to note that they can't take the downsized house away from you, either.  And if your house is worth more...

With the year drawing to a close, its time to look ahead to whats trending in 2020 when it comes to parenting styles and other topics like home design. The new year promises lots of gender-inclusive styles and names, in addition to a return to homemade and upcycled cuisine and fashion. Keep reading to see the top parenting trends we found on Pinterest, Google, and other resourceful spots, that are bound to take charge come January first. photo: Primary Unisex Kids Clothes When it comes to curating your kiddo's wardrobe, unisex kids clothes are on the rise. Neutral colors, simple...