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With a new year comes tremendous opportunity for change and growth. But you've got to make room for change and growth first.

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In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling unwanted gifts from a hoarder friend.

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A sudden price drop on 4K TVs has pushed popular 55-inch models into far more affordable territory. Here are our top picks.

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