Lifestyle
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5 Things to Do Before Buying Furniture Online
Shopping for furniture online can be convenient and hassle-free. You can peruse hundreds of items without any rush or pressure from sales associates, take time to read reviews, and search widely for exactly what you want. On the other hand,…
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Where to Go for Professional Baby Photos on a Budget
It seems nothing is cuter than photographs of newborns (human or otherwise). Wait until the last minute to book a photo shoot, however, and you may find the options limited to an amateur or a professional with fees far outside…
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50 Cheap Health & Beauty Tips to Try
Whether getting ready in the morning takes you two hours a day or a no-fuss routine gets you out the door in 15 minutes, we all have some sort of beauty regimen. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could face…
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Where to Charge Up Your Phone for Free
The charge on most smartphones is designed to last about one day, but social media apps, video streaming, and mobile web surfing often require more frequent phone charging. No matter how much punch the newest phones pack, that red depleted-battery…
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Is It Too Late to Sell Your Old iPhone?
For iPhone owners who plan to upgrade to the latest edition after Apple’s Sept. 9 media event, time is running out to start looking at where and how to sell their current phones. Experts familiar with the resale market warn…
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How to Eat Fresh for Less This Fall
Eating fresh produce doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With a little planning and research, you can eat relatively cheap, unprocessed foods even through the cold months. From stocking up on summer produce to careful comparison shopping, our list of…
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How to Buy a Futon on a Tight Budget
Few pieces of furniture lay claim to the flexible utility of a futon. Futons are a sofa or loveseat that convert into a bed by pulling the frame into a…
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Back-to-School Shopping: Comparing 7 Stores for Kids’ Clothes
Back-to-school clothes shopping is currently high on many families’ agendas, so we set out to identify sources for high quality, yet cheap kids’ clothes. This year the National Retail Federation…
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Are Walmart’s Back-to-School Sales Worth an Early Shopping Trip?
August is back-to-school month for students across the country, but is it really time to shop for lunchboxes and laptops already? Walmart is catering to college students with sales starting…
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Is It Cheaper to Raise Boys or Girls?
Kids are expensive, no two ways about it. They must be fed, clothed, educated, cared for, entertained — the list is endless. In 2013, the average price of raising a…
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How to Stop Spending $350 a Year on Your Yard
Americans are obsessed with their lawns. That verdant expanse of green serves as play space for kids and a pleasing surface for adult lounging. Some homeowners’ associations and even municipalities…
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How to Save Hundreds on Your Wedding Cake
Anyone who has gotten married lately, or plans to do so soon, knows that weddings are expensive affairs. Media reports peg the average cost at close to $30,000. And the…
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How to Get Tan on the Cheap Before Beach Season
When the sun is out in full force and everyone heads to the shore, you probably don’t want to be the palest person on the beach. Millions of Americans choose…
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When Does It Pay to Spend More on Home Goods and Services?
When does it make sense to spend a little extra money on a purchase? We took a stab at answering that question by looking around the house. We found many…
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4 Money-Saving Strategies for Single Parents
Whether it’s healthcare, clothing, food, housing, or transportation, the cost of raising a child keeps climbing. According to a 2013 U.S. Department of Agriculture report, a middle-income couple will spend…
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What Kind of Cat Is Cheapest to Own?
The short answer to the question “which cat breed is the cheapest?” is…a mixed breed. Obviously, that doesn’t offer much guidance but it does rule out pure-bred cats. These fancy…
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Is Social Media Killing the Garage Sale?
As garage sale season fast approaches, driven bargain hunters may notice a considerable drop in garage sales and the range of offerings. The reason seems to be the boom of…
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Is It Cheaper to Buy a Printer or Go to the Copy Shop?
Whether you have a project that needs to be printed or two tickets to the biggest show in town, access to a reliable printer is a must. But if you…
