Lifestyle
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How Virtual Doctor Visits Can Save You Money
The last thing many people feel like doing when they’re sick is trying to squeeze into a doctor’s busy schedule and hoof it to the doctor’s office, where they are likely to spend more time in the waiting room than…
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10 Cool Gadgets From CES 2016 That You Can Actually Afford
Every year the brightly lit floor of the Consumer Electronics Show is packed with companies displaying the most cutting-edge tech products. The latest crop of drones, phones, smart cars, and TVs garnered a lot of attention, but plenty of promising…
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National Dress Up Your Pet Day: 10 Ways to Doll Up Your Dog
Halloween is long over, but Jan. 14 is National Dress Up Your Pet Day and another chance to have some fun with Fido. This under-the-radar holiday gives the pet-obsessed an opportunity to showcase their furry friends’ impeccable style. These fun…
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10 Ways to Keep Your Pet Healthy and Happy for Less
Having a pet can be as costly as it is rewarding. Taking proper care of a pet doesn’t have to be expensive, however. There are ways to save on pet care, as well as some occasional splurges pet owners should…
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14 Costly Health Problems and How to Catch Them Early
A daunting medical diagnosis is bad enough, but the prospect of massive medical costs can also devastate family morale. Even with insurance, a high deductible and coinsurance can add up quickly. In some cases, early detection can help prevent both…
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10 Recipes for a Healthy Budget and a Healthy You in the New Year
With countless health-focused trends from juicing to organic to paleo, there’s no shortage of expensive alternatives to everyday food. Still, it’s possible to eat healthy and save money by stocking up on basic and flavorful recipes that leverage low-cost ingredients…
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10 Easy Ways to Give to Charity Without Spending an Extra Dime
The holiday season is upon us, and many are feeling the stress of shopping, cooking, entertaining, and other obligations. Charitable giving can weigh on the minds of people who want…
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50 Ways to Make Most of Holiday Shopping
Holiday shopping isn’t just the usual mall scene decked with boughs of holly; it’s a whole lot crazier. With many so things to buy and so many people crowding the…
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When the Stores Open for Black Friday 2015
Black Friday sales have kicked off earlier and earlier in recent years. The holiday creep has reached the early-morning hours of Thanksgiving Day, which might rightly be called Gray Thursday…
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Hosting This Holiday? 18 Ways to Cut Stress and Spending
Holiday entertaining can be stressful — and expensive. Instead of slipping down that rabbit hole, try these 18 tips for saving money, time, and sanity without detracting from the event.…
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15 Ways to Cut Heating Costs This Winter
Chilly winter weather is synonymous with cozy sweaters, hot cocoa — and steep energy bills. It’s no surprise that running the heating system on high nonstop pushes monthly costs sky…
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10 Cheap Ways to Stay Connected With Your Family
Considering how busy families always seem to be these days, it’s a good thing to have technology to keep in touch. There’s little excuse for letting weeks go by without…
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7 Things to Do Now to Afford a Wedding Next Year
Sure, the wedding may not be until next year, but to shave some serious money off the bottom line, now is the time to start saving and planning. Thinking long…
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10 Easy Halloween Costumes for Couples on a Budget
We’ve all been there: It’s the night before the big Halloween party and you and your sweetie only have the clothes on your back, a roll of duct tape, and…
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10 Kid-Friendly Party Games and Snacks for Halloween
With fun costumes, spooky haunted houses, and creepy games, it’s no wonder Halloween scares up so much excitement among kids of all ages. If you’re planning festivities but don’t have…
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11 Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes to Make at Home
It’s possible to create pretty much any Halloween costume by thinking outside the box (putting aside the fact that many of the ideas here start with a box). Choosing to…
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10 Cheap and Trendy Halloween Costumes for 2015
Every year Halloween creeps up and scares thousands into last-minute, costly costume choices. But just a little planning can lead to a timely and cheap Halloween costume for 2015. Here’s…
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10 Workout Apps That Beat the Gym
Getting to the gym isn’t always the easiest thing to do, especially as the weather gets colder. Who wants to pay for a gym membership they may not be motivated…
