Lifestyle
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7 Frugal Tips for First-Time Parents on a Budget
According to a NerdWallet analysis, a household that makes $40,000 can expect to pay as much as $21,248 for the child’s first year. So alongside the joys of starting a family, many first-time parents feel overwhelmed by the sheer cost…
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Decadent and Easy New Year’s Eve Appetizers
You’re the one hosting this year, aren’t you? If so, it’s time to start getting the menu together. (Or maybe you’re a guest and need to throw something together to bring at the last minute.) If you’re anything like me…
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7 Clever Uses For Cheap Vodka (Besides Drinking It)
A cheap, plastic bottle of vodka that’s been gathering dust for the past few years isn’t exactly appealing. But that bottle of American Plains or Popov doesn’t have to go down the drain, as frugal Redditors recently came up with…
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TikTok’s Latest Snack Food Trend? Caviar-Covered Doritos
Caviar, those small, black pearls of cured roe, were once considered an indulgence of the ultra-wealthy. But in a case study of influencer marketing, one TikTokker has transformed the delicacy into an everyday snack, something you sprinkle on a slice…
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Southwest Travelers And Employees Angrily Slam Airline Online After Mass Cancellations
In what travelers are calling a “Christmas nightmare,” Southwest Airlines canceled more than 60% of its flights on Tuesday, stranding thousands as winter storms continue to disrupt air travel across the country. According to FlightAware, Southwest’s mass cancellations and delays…
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Is Airbnb Safe? 9 Safety Tips Every Traveler Should Know
The promise of the sharing economy is that anyone can transform their car, summer house, or guest room into a lucrative business. But that peer-to-peer model comes with its own safety issues, in part because consumers have to trust —…
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The Most Outrageous Luxury RVs Money Can Buy
With price tags that rival homes in exclusive neighborhoods and interior furnishings and amenities to match, today’s luxury recreational vehicles are sophisticated mini-mansions on wheels. Travelers with millions of dollars…
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31 Good Habits You Should Start on New Year’s Day
Sure, everyone says they’re ready for a total reset every Jan. 1, but there are indeed many personal habits that you can improve easily — and often for free. These…
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The Most Fashionable TV Shows of 2022
We may watch Netflix to chill, but it’s often the costumes on a series that draw us in as much as the plot. That’s what Boohoo, a fashion website, found when…
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The Best Trader Joe’s Products To Cook in Your Air Fryer
Even though it’s been years since air fryers hit the mainstream, home chefs continue to rave about their ability perfectly bake, fry, and broil everything from cheesecake to orange chicken. Thanks to…
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These Trending Budget Challenges Could Make Saving Money Fun in 2023
Boring spreadsheets and tedious money-tracking apps are so last year. Instead, budget-conscious Generation Xers and millennials will turn to gamified “budget challenges and saving games” in 2023, according to a Pinterest analysis. The…
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‘Atmospheric Rivers’ and Other Truly Bizarre Weather Phenomena
Boring weather isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but the forecast doesn’t always oblige. Freaky weather isn’t only the stuff of dramatic headlines like the lightning strikes that killed three people…
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Everyday Essentials You Can Buy With an FSA
If your employer offers a flexible spending account, you can save money by setting aside pretax dollars for health-related expenses such as copays, deductibles, and dental care. You elect how…
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Teddy Roosevelt’s Revolver Just Sold for Nearly $1M
Though some might consider owning a piece of history priceless, others are willing to put a price on objects that once belonged to historical figures to call them their own.…
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Visit Many National Parks for Free on These 5 Days in 2023
From Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon to Yosemite and the Great Smoky Mountains, there are numerous must-see national parks among the hundreds sprinkled across the U.S. If visiting a handful…
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20 Movie Character Deaths That Were Devastating
Why do we love to cry at movies? And how are some of our favorite films the ones that reached down our throats, yanked out our hearts, and stomped on…
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Samsung Washing Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
Samsung washing machines sold at Costco, Best Buy, Home Depot, and other stores nationwide have been recalled due to a risk of fire caused by the control panel overheating. Samsung…
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Gift Card Mistakes to Avoid
Gift cards are the ultimate no-brainer gift, and with supply-chain issues making it hard for many shoppers to get their hands on what they want, gift cards are poised for…
