Money
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The Best Cordless Phones for Home or Business
CUT THE CORD, KEEP THE LANDLINE Cordless phones may seem like an anachronism in an era when fewer than half of U.S. homes maintain a landline, according to a 2017 government survey, but there are good reasons to have one.…
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16 Tips for Making Tax-Deductible Charitable Donations
As the clock winds down on 2018, many people are scurrying to make their final charitable donations of the year and tally up ones already made. In 2017, Americans gave $410 billion to charities, an increase of five percent over…
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37 Things You Should Do to Save Money During the Holidays
The holidays are a notoriously pricey time of the year. Between hosting holiday parties and buying gifts for everyone from coworkers to your loved ones, the spending can quickly add up. But that doesn’t have to be the case. To…
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10 Tips To Make Flying with Holiday Gifts Easier
Air travel is always stressful. But it’s even worse during the holidays when clothing and gifts must compete for space in your bags and planes are jammed to capacity. We spoke to travel writer Zach Mack to get some tips…
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Holy Makeovers: 20 Former Churches That Have Been Born Again
With their soaring steeples, glistening stained glass, and beautiful belfries, churches are unlike any other structures. But places of worship, like people, grow and change; over time, some are decommissioned or even abandoned. These 20 former churches, abbeys, and holy…
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13 Brands That Celebrities Hurt Via Social Media
If there’s one thing celebrities love, it’s talking about themselves on social media and the brands they love — or love to hate. But what social media giveth, it can taketh away. One ill-timed tweet, photo, or status update can…
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18 Things You Should Do Now If You Don’t Plan to Retire
Worried that you won’t be able to afford to retire? You’re not alone. The average American has less than $88,000 saved for retirement, according to a 2018 survey. Social Security…
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25 Cheap Products That Will Make You Feel Rich
There are plenty of ridiculous products for people who have more money than sense, but those of us who don’t have fat bank accounts are left to gawk and giggle.…
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20 Ways to Prepare for the Loss of a Spouse
The death of a spouse is a traumatic event. Whether it’s due to illness or injury and whether it’s anticipated or unexpected — it doesn’t matter. Preparing for death is…
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America’s 14 Worst Cities for Small Business
Entrepreneurs are bold and ambitious, yet no matter how much moxy small-business owners have, their chances of success are directly tied to the city where they set up shop. From…
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25 Ways Disney Revolutionized Entertainment
Founded as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in 1923, the Walt Disney Co. has grown to become the world’s largest entertainment company by revenue. Just as its founder pushed the…
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How to Get to Know Your Neighbors When You Move
Each year, millions of people move to a new community. While immersing yourself in new surroundings may not trump unpacking and setting up a home, there are reasons to make…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
