Money
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12 Alternatives to Traditional Retirement Communities
Considering whether a retirement community is right for you demands a lot of thought about costs, safety, privacy, and more. But what if you long to settle in a spot that’s a little — or a lot — different for…
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25 College Scholarships That Are Easy to Apply For
College in the U.S. can be expensive, and applying for college scholarships is no easy task. The process often requires some combination of lengthy essays, documentation of academic achievement, and recommendations from key people. But not all scholarship applications are…
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Most Prestigious Retirement Community in Every State
Picture the typical retirement community. The images that come to mind probably don’t involve 5-star dining, your own kayak by a private lake, chauffeured trips to the opera, or doing virtually anything your heart desires. But that’s what many of…
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10 Years After the Crash: What You Need to Know About Buying a Home Now
It’s been a decade since the Great Recession, triggered by the subprime mortgage crisis and lax lending standards. After the economic downturn during which many people lost their homes, the federal government poured $830 billion into the U.S. economy in…
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The Cheapest Times to Book Holiday Travel
While summer is barely in the rearview mirror, travel experts have already turned their attention to the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas travel frenzy. A handful of reports have recently been released identifying the best times to book 2018 holiday travel,…
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25 Most Expensive Apartments on the Market Across the Country
While most Americans can only dream about spending $85 million on a sprawling condominium, there’s no charge to drool over such lavish homes. With the help of Trulia, Cheapism has compiled a list of more than two dozen of the…
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20 Ways Boomers Fritter Away Money in Retirement
Congratulations! After years of working and careful saving, you get to kick back and crack open that retirement nest egg. But don’t get too giddy just yet. Retirees still need…
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Best Grocery Savings This Week at Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, and More
Are you loyal to one particular grocery store, or do you prefer to shop around and find the best deal? Either way, chances are that you’re always looking for the…
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20 Tenant Horror Stories That Will Make You Never Want to Rent Again
Every landlord seems to have a horror story about problem tenants, but there’s a flip side to that coin: There are plenty of nightmare landlords out there, too. Some of…
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38 Cheap Last-Minute Labor Day Destinations
It may be a well-known fact that holidays are a more expensive time to travel, but that doesn’t mean enjoying one last hurrah to close out summer is out of…
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What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Online Shopping in Your State
Amazon has been paying sales tax in the 45 states that charge it, but that hasn’t been the case for many other online retailers, or even some of the sellers…
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A Year Later: What’s Changed at Whole Foods Under Amazon?
Amazon has not been shy about rolling out changes at Whole Foods since purchasing the upscale grocery chain in 2017 for $13.7 billion. The store, which some shoppers nicknamed “Whole…
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When to Shop Tax-Free in 12 States
Summer vacation may still be in full swing, but for residents of states offering tax-free shopping days, it pays to get into a back-to-school state of mind. Shopping during designated…
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30 Things You Can Share to Save Money
From Airbnb to Uber, the “sharing economy” is a hot topic. Although much of the attention is on networks of strangers renting residences and rides, there’s more than one way to…
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How to Get Paid to Shop
Headed to your favorite store? You could be using your phone to earn cash back on the stuff you buy. Some apps reward you simply for walking into a store…
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25 Must-Have Dorm Room Items
Back-to-school shopping is almost in full swing again, but for new high-school grads ready to head off to college, things like laptops and dorm room supplies take priority over notebooks…
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25 Things to Buy at Target for Back to School
Ready for back-to-school madness? Even if you’re not, big-box retailers such as Target are. Like arch rival Walmart, Target will be saving some of its best prices on basics such…
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Top 25 Companies Offering Part-Time Work-From-Home Jobs
More people than ever are working from home — and they’re also choosing part-time positions. “More people are working remotely than ever before — 3.9 million U.S. employees work from…
