Lifestyle
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10 Steps to Starting a Garden From Seed
Spring has arrived and gardeners are itching to get their hands dirty. However, it’s too early to start planting in colder parts of the country, since seeds and young plants shouldn’t go into the ground until after the last frost.…
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Skip the Flip-Flops: 10 Ways to Save on Kids’ Clothes
Kids tear through their clothes, literally. They either outgrow things at an alarming rate or wear them so hard that they don’t last longer than a few months. And while some items demand replacements, other types of kids’ clothes can…
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10 Essential Life Skills for 20-Somethings
The life lessons that you learn in your 20s should help make you an independent person. Some are financial and some are practical. Your financial accomplishments will help you survive in emergencies, make your older years more comfortable, and build…
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10 Ways to Get Organized for Less
Most of us need to get organized, but who wants to spend a fortune doing so? Between what you find at the dollar store and in your junk drawer, there are numerous easy ways to get organized for next to…
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12 Cheap Winter Date Ideas to Melt Your Partner’s Heart
The weather outside is frightful and wintertime fun can get mighty expensive in many parts of the country. A day on the ski slopes or a meal at a hot new restaurant might cost more than $100. Don’t let that…
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10 Ways to Save on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is approaching, which means many Americans will be dropping dollars in the name of love. Among respondents in a recent survey by the National Retail Federation, women plan to spend an average of $96.58 to show their affection…
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10 Valentine’s Day Dinners to Make at Home
Cooking dinner with a loved one or new flame on Valentine’s Day is a fun date idea with benefits: It avoids the hassle of reservations and overpriced prix-fixe menus. Even…
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10 Ways to Waste Less Food (and Money!)
Every bit of unused produce, leftover dinner, and expired canned food equates to dollars lost from your pocket. Over the course of a year, this can add up to a…
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10 Ways to Lower the Costs of a New Baby
It’s no secret that a baby costs a lot in the first year (and the second, and the third …). A middle-income family welcoming a child can expect to spend…
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Comparing Healthcare Costs? Here’s Where to Start
The open enrollment period for purchasing health insurance under the Affordable Care Act began on Nov. 15, 2014, and consumers have until Feb. 1 to enroll. For those who are…
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10 Top Gadgets You Can Get for Less
Consumers have more choices than ever when it comes to gadgets, including a range of options in categories that didn’t even exist a few years ago. In 2014 we saw…
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12 Gadgets That Help You Save Time and Money
Smart thermostats are all the rage these days. If you don’t want to make the large initial investment — or you’re wary of omniscient mobile apps and electronics — you…
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6 Ways to Find Free and Cheap Yoga Classes
With all the stresses of modern life, quiet, meditative movement seems like the perfect antidote. Yoga classes and instruction have a reputation for being expensive, with drop-in rates hovering around…
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How Grandparents Can Save New Parents Thousands Per Year
The average cost of raising a baby during the first year is $12,000 to $24,000, which totals more than $245,000 to age 18. Once the initial sticker shock wears off,…
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The 5 C’s of Finding a Diamond for a Christmas Proposal
Dreaming of ringing in the holidays with a sparkling diamond? Multiple surveys show that December is the most popular month of the year to get engaged. Finding the perfect diamond…
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6 Stocking-Worthy Smartphone Battery Cases
This is a top seller on Amazon, where it averages 4.5 stars. The 3,100 mAh battery can completely recharge the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 (and then some). Put another way, it…
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New Year’s Tickets Too Pricey? Try These Alternatives
New Year’s Eve doesn’t have to mean bidding a frantic farewell to your budget. It’s possible to send the year off with a bang and barely spend a buck. According…
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Price Survey: Stay Away From the Biggest Drugstore Chains
Is a chain drugstore the first place that comes to mind when you’re out of toothpaste or need to have a new prescription filled? You may be better off heading…
