Lifestyle
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14 Best Budget Cameras for Every Skill Level
Smartphones are good enough at snapping selfies for sharing on social media. But for images worthy of preserving for posterity, a dedicated camera remains a smart purchase. Not only can most take better pictures than the average phone, some can…
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15 Best U.S. Cities for a Destination Wedding on a Budget
A destination wedding needn’t cost a fortune or involve a flight halfway around the globe. Plenty of U.S. cities provide memorable, budget-friendly wedding settings, from beaches to historic mansions. To come up with 15 top choices, we scoured multiple lists…
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20 Fitness Accessories Under $25 to Supercharge Your Workout
Whether you’re a gym junkie or prefer to work out at home, you need some equipment to stay in tip-top shape. While weight sets and cardio machines are fairly expensive, you can enhance your workout and speed your post-workout recovery…
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15 Tips to Make Technology Last Beyond the Warranty
Investing in laptops, tablets, and smartphones is a necessary evil, so it’s frustrating when pricey technology needs an upgrade every couple years — which is about how long most Americans keep their smartphones, according to a Gallup survey. But it…
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20 Secrets to Long-Term Health and Wealth
If you didn’t realize there was a connection between a healthy bank account and healthy body, join the club — or read “Age-Proof: Living Longer Without Running out of Money or Breaking a Hip,” which argues that the same principles,…
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14 Trendy Workouts You Can Do for Less
Spring break is just around the corner, which means it’s time to shed some pounds before breaking out the bathing suit. Fitness classes are a good way to keep up morale while working toward a stronger, healthier physique, but some…
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14 Cheap or Free Ways to Get the Entire Family in Shape
Summer is just around the corner, which means now is the perfect time to start getting the family in shape. Fun activities that get everyone moving are easy to find…
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10 Ways to Save Money on Vet Care
There’s nothing you won’t do for your pet — but wait until you see the vet bill. A national survey by the American Pet Products Association found that pet owners…
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15 Romantic Wines Under $15 for Valentine’s Day
Wine and romance go hand in hand, but there’s no need to spend a lot of money for the right bottle to help set the mood. From crisp whites and…
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19 Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Some frugalistas might ridicule Valentine’s Day and all the pricey gifts marketed along with it, but the holiday is easy to commemorate with little to no out-of-pocket expense. Skip pricey…
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16 Ways to Give a Romantic but Affordable Valentine’s Day Gift
Valentine’s Day is a time to show a loved one how much you care, but the costs of traditional gifts such as jewelry and fine dining can get uncomfortably high…
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10 Ways to Turn an Old iPad Into Something New
Did you get a new iPad for Christmas? Not sure what to do with your old, slow, clunky tablet now that it’s obsolete? No matter how outdated the old one…
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19 Useful Things to Make With a 3D Printer
Until recently, 3D printers were used mostly in specialty applications by businesses and manufacturers or as toys by the wealthy. Today, however, they’ve become affordable enough to tempt many consumers.…
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15 Advent Calendar Ideas for Counting Down to Christmas on the Cheap
December is the month of the advent calendar, the traditional countdown to Christmas. There are countless styles and themes available for purchase, but those with a crafty side can also…
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10 Top 2016 Running Shoes Under $100
For those hoping to get a jump on that new fitness regimen planned for the New Year, a running routine starts with a good pair of shoes. Of course, the stunning footwear…
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40 Hot Toys Kids Really Want This Year
It’s holiday shopping season, and major retailers including Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Toys R Us have released their lists of 2016’s hottest toys. The 40 toys rounded up here have…
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20 Puffer Coats for $100 or Less
Puffer coats are a trendy and time-tested way to ward off winter’s chill. They’re filled with down (the voluminous feathers of a goose or duck) or synthetic materials that trap…
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Skip the Turkey: 10 Great Getaways for Thanksgiving Weekend
With a bitter presidential race dividing friends and families, celebrating Thanksgiving with loved ones may not be the fun-filled occasion of years past. Or perhaps it’s never been a favorite…
