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    50 Tips for Back-to-School Savings

    Families plan to spend an average of $519 per student this year on back-to-school expenses for kindergarten through high school kids, according to an annual survey by Deloitte, and total spending is projected to reach nearly $28 billion for the…

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    Fabulous RV Vacation Spots Where Only Seniors Are Allowed

    Yes, kids are great — but if you’re used to senior-oriented living, as in a 55-plus community, then you might want to consider continuing that kid-free lifestyle when on the road. Here are some RV vacation spots across America —…

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    25 Best Back-to-School Finds at Costco

    Don’t forget Costco when you’re tackling that back-to-school list: The warehouse club carries more school supplies than you might expect, with prices that are often lower than Amazon, Walmart, Target, and other major retailers — especially if you can divvy…

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    11 Fitness Challenges for Older Adults

    Judging from ads and magazines, you’d think that fitness is the realm of the young. Unfortunately, you’d be woefully incorrect — physical fitness is just as important for 67-year-olds as it is for the 27-year-olds. If you’re not already living…

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    25 Things to Buy at Walmart for Back to School

    You may not be done with lazy pool days, but the nation’s biggest retailer, Walmart, is already geared up for back-to-school shopping. Like rival Target, note that some of Walmarts cheapest back-to-school deals are available only in store (think composition…

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    15 Activities to Do with Your Grandkids This Summer

    Fresh air, sunshine, and fewer extracurricular activities make summer the perfect time for you to spend more time with your grandkids. The following list includes activities you can do with all ages of grandkids. So roll up your sleeves, kick…

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    11 Water-Safety Tips That Could Save You From a Swimming Disaster

    Summer is here, and people are flocking to the water, whether it’s a beach, lake, pool, pond, river, or backyard creek. But there’s an inherent risk to swimming and other…

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    18 Ways Woodstock Changed the World

    Woodstock was, like many storied musical occasions, a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. However, the impacts of the 1969 festival have continued to ripple outward for decades, permanently altering the business of live…

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    Traveling With Pets: 12 Need-to-Know Tips

    With an automatic feeding dish and a friend to check in occasionally, proudly independent (and usually inexpensive to own) cats are probably fine staying home alone while you vacation this…

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    26 Things Americans Don’t Know About Canada

    America’s neighbors to the north have more of a unique cultural identity than U.S. residents sometimes give them credit for. While Canada may seem less consequential than the United States…

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    15 Unique Fourth of July Celebrations Across America

    Independence Day is known for parades and fireworks spectaculars, and both of those are great. But some of the best Fourth of July celebrations in America focus less on lighting…

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    31 Spectacular Free Fireworks Shows for Fourth of July

    Fourth of July festivities include concerts, parades, and other patriotic displays, but Independence Day is a dull cookout if there aren’t any fireworks. Those fireworks are at their best when…

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    16 of Today’s Most Ridiculous Health Fads

    The pursuit of good health has inspired all manner of unique and unusual fads. And each year brings a variety of new offerings, some of which turn out to be…

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    15 Money-Saving Tips for Owning a Cat

    Cats are largely independent animals but count on their human caretakers for nourishment, shelter, care, and attention. Although cheaper to own than many other types of pets, the lifetime cost…

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    The Top 10 Causes of Death for Men and How to Protect Yourself

    Changes in health are hard to anticipate. The best anyone can do is to take care of their body and prepare for the worst, but the Centers for Disease Control…

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    10 Ways to Shape Up for Summer Without the Gym

    As warm weather arrives, most of us start wearing lighter clothes that leave our bodies exposed in all their lumpy, wintery glory. Gym workouts and personal trainers are great for…

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    16 Seniors Who Are in Better Shape Than You

    We expect a professional runner, a swimmer or a gymnast to be in better shape than us. But what about otherwise average seniors? These 16 seniors transform the way we…

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    20 Ways to Bond With Your Adult Children

    As children grow up and move out of the nest, it can often be perplexing for a parent to maintain a close relationship and strong bond with their adult child…