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    Best Valentine’s Day Gifts from Walmart

    Short on funds, time, or both? Looking for something a little more unique than a predictable bouquet of flowers? Walmart is here to rescue you this Valentine’s Day. We’ve combed the aisles, real and virtual, to find a variety of…

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    20 Cool Gadgets From CES That You Can Actually Afford

    At the Consumer Electronics Show, the technology world’s annual trade show extravaganza in Las Vegas, big-name brands and startups alike reveal their latest TVs, cameras, drones, smart-home devices, and more. While the priciest and weirdest products get the bulk of…

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    Where to Find Indoor Fun in All 50 States This Winter

    In the winter, indoor activities are the way to go when you need a few hours or a whole day’s worth of family fun. Sure, you could go to the movies or walk around the mall, but that’s the easy…

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    12 Best Credit Cards for Seniors

    Seniors have different spending priorities and financial realities than those who are younger. This is often tied to the fact that seniors are living on a fixed income made up of retirement funds, Social Security or some combination of both.…

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    Here’s Why Keeping a Family Secret Might Be a Good Thing

    If you’re carrying personal or family secrets, you can lose some that load by embracing the power of setting boundaries. Thoughtfully draw a line between the personal and the public, and you may find that self-doubt will ease and relationships…

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    Is a ‘Burner Phone’ for You? Compare 17 Cheap Prepaid Providers

    In This Article: Price Comparison: 17 Top Cell Phone Plans How Do Prepaid Cell Phone Plans Work? Reviews: Which Prepaid Phone Service Is Best? If you’re strapped for cash or just don’t want to pay for more than you need,…

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    Healthy Ways to Cope With Seasonal Depression

    If you have been noticing a drop in mood and lower energy levels lately, you are not alone. One in 5 people notice a consistent mood shift during the winter…

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    Best Cities for Single Seniors

    Being single isn’t a status reserved just for the young. According to the Census Bureau, around 20 million Americans age 65 and older are currently single, and the good news…

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    50 Best Small Towns to Visit in Winter

    There’s something special about the charms of a small town during winter that warms the heart. Whether we’re strolling along a snow-dusted main street beneath twinkling holiday lights, or cozying…

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    23 Most Beloved Christmas Collectibles

    From those famed Hess trucks to every-year-a-new-one Hallmark ornament series, people collect all kinds of things for the holidays, unpacking them each season to proudly create one-of-a-kind displays. The bottom…

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    What to Do If You’re Feeling Alone This Holiday

    The holiday season is the time of year most associated with family, friends, and community — which can make spending that time alone particularly challenging. There are a variety of…

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    What Health Trends Will Be Hot for 2020?

    From nootropics and intermittent fasting to paleo and Goop, the 2010s were the wellness decade and, going into the 2020s, the trend isn’t losing any steam. Healthy body, healthy mind…

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    The Best and Worst Health Food Trends of 2019

    The health and wellness food market is big business — it’s often referred to as the next trillion-dollar industry. According to Statista, it will be valued at $811.82 billion by…

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    Why Is HIV/AIDS a Surprising Killer Among Seniors?

    National HIV/AIDS Day and Aging Awareness Day fall on the same date — and for good reason. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HIV/AIDS diagnoses are surprisingly…

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    The Hottest Trends Every Year of the Past Decade

    Every decade has its trends, and the 2010s were no different. From mobile games that spawned franchises to crazy weight-loss methods, some of the trends of the last decade will…

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    20 Ridiculous Things Americans Obsessed About 10 Years Ago

    From the frustrating ending of the TV show “Lost” and introduction to all things “Jersey Shore” to playing “Angry Birds” and hearing the sound of the vuvuzela, the start of…

  • Walmart employee Adriana Cajuso (R) takes payment from customer Yoalmi Matias as she checks-out at a Walmart store on February 19, 2015 in Miami, Florida.

    Shop These Favorite Walmart Products of 2019

    Walmart aims to be the low-price leader on everything in its cavernous stores, and it has been battling Amazon online by offering free two-day shipping on millions of items. One…

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    33 Holiday Slow Cooker Recipes to Feed a Crowd

    The holidays are busy for everyone. If you’re having guests over, one way to save time and effort is to utilize your slow cooker as much as possible. Most crock…