Money
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24 Most Cringe-Worthy Commercials of All Time
Not Ready for Primetime A well-thought-out commercial can pay off big time for a company, but the opposite is also true: Half-baked ideas can come back to haunt them in the form of PR nightmares and sagging sales. From controversial…
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19 Reasons You Need to Have MoviePass
In these days of digital streaming and comfy home theaters, the movie theater attendance numbers are on the decline. One innovation aimed at bucking that trend has come in the form of MoviePass, an app that lets users see unlimited…
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11 Benefits of Banking with Credit Unions Instead of Banks
Credit unions remain an often overlooked and misunderstood alternative when it comes to consumer banking. Only about 16 percent of Americans use a credit union as their primary financial institution, even though there are numerous benefits associated with using one…
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17 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Awards Show Party
For those of you planning to throw an Academy Awards party (or a soiree for the SAG Awards, Grammys, or Golden Globes), here’s how to roll out the red carpet for guests while keeping your budget safely in the black.…
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10 Smart Ways to Make the Most of Your Holiday Bonus
The holidays are especially joyous with an annual bonus from your employer. According to a recent survey by the consultancy Accounting Principals, 63 percent of surveyed companies are doling out holiday bonuses or gifts, compared with 75 percent last year.…
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15 Companies That Had PR Nightmares in 2017
In the age of social media, companies’ public relations headaches come in all shapes and sizes — a reality many airlines, for instance, have been grappling with in the past few years. Whether their troubles stemmed from full-fledged corporate malfeasance,…
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13 Delicious Pressure Cooker Recipes That Save Money and Time
Pressure cookers have long been a favorite in American kitchens, and sales are on the upswing again, due in no small part to the Instant Pot craze. Pressure cookers cut…
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Forget the Holidays and Save
Even whizzes at finding discounts can fail when faced with the winter holiday calls for gifts and seasonal items, the cost of travel to family and friends, holiday clothes, hosting…
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15 Iconic Business Leaders Inseparable From Their Brands
Some corporate titans achieve a level of celebrity that overshadows their status as business leaders. Through insatiable ambition, relentless hard work, brilliant innovation, or sheer force of personality, a select…
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18 Pros and Cons of Home Equity Loans
Home equity loans are back nearly a decade after the subprime mortgage crisis. Today homeowners have more equity to draw from, fewer are underwater, and banks are lending more responsibly…
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15 Things You Should Never Buy Online
There is a lot to love about online shopping: saving time, better selection, quick access to reviews, and easy price comparison. Some items are always best bought via the web.…
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13 Ways Gen-Xers Can Get Better Returns on Their Money
Generation X is creeping closer to retirement, but are the “slackers” ready? Gen-Xers may have a lot of financial ground to make up for several reasons, including a late start…
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15 Ways to Identify Fake and Useless Reviews
Whether they’re looking for a good restaurant or researching the best headphones, many people turn to online reviews. Trust in the masses is the mantra, and the average star rating…
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10 Ways to Show Appreciation for Your Awesome Boss
The hard work of bosses often goes unrecognized. These 10 thoughtful ways to express appreciation will make sure that’s corrected before a working relationship ends and someone retires or moves…
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12 New Rules for Retirement
For today’s retirees, the only constant is change. Psychologist George Schofield outlines just how different life over 50 can look these days in his book “How Do I Get There…
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10 Best Countries To Retire on A Budget
Americans increasingly are turning to overseas destinations in their search for affordable places to retire. The prospect of living comfortably for less and seeing more of the world pushes many…
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Is Long-Term Care Insurance Right for You?
Living to 100 was once a milestone that few Americans reached. Today, there are more than 50,000 Americans aged 100 or older, according to the Census Bureau, and the number…
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30 Teacher Discounts: Don’t Miss the Savings Year-Round
Plenty of retailers offer deals and discounts for educators in recognition of how hard they work preparing the next generation — often for not much money. Even the United Nations…
