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Is a backyard pool worth it? What busy families need to know before they finance one

Last Updated on April 22, 2026 by Ellen Christian Every summer, the conversation tends to come up. The kids are ... Read more ...
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Family moves into house with a swimming pool, but the neighbors in the HOA are upset that they’re not allowed to use it

Imagine buying a home with a pool. Would you want to keep the pool for your own personal use, invite friends over, or open it up for the whole neighborhood to use whenever they want? In this story, ...
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It’s a pool party! How to stay safe around the pool with friends this summer

It’s summer so kids’ playdates and birthday parties might start moving from the playground to the pool. I research how to prevent drowning. I’m also a mum of two kids living in a house with a pool. So ...