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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 cooking time exponentially, making dishes that would normally take hours…

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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 and attending parties, and so on. But consider the savings…

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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 few of the most visible CEOs are so iconic that…

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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 to borrowers who are likely educated about smart ways to…

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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. Still, there are a handful of things that might be…

  • 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…

  • 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…

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    Never Too Old to Learn: 10 Best Free Online Courses for Retirees

    Accredited schools from all over the world, including Ivy League schools, offer curricula and certificates for completing relatively short online courses, lasting about four weeks. These massive open online courses,…

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    25 Prime Locations for a Vacation Home

    Owning a vacation home is a luxury some people can only dream about, given the high cost of real estate in many parts of the country. But not all markets…

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    25 Popular Stores That Could Soon Be Out of Business

    Toys R Us is filing for bankruptcy, but it’s not alone as many national retailers are struggling to remain competitive in a modern marketplace increasingly dominated by online commerce. The…

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    16 Obamacare Services That Are Still Free

    The Affordable Care Act requires most health insurance plans to cover certain preventive-care services at no cost to the patient. President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers have sought for months…

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    Where Should Boomers Put Their Money Now?

    When it comes to saving for retirement, there’s no single best approach or sure thing. Instead, there’s a dizzying array of paths, possibilities, and pitfalls and for those closest to…

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    Target Just Cut Prices on Thousands of Items — Here’s What to Buy

    Fresh on the heels of Amazon’s price drops at Whole Foods, Target recently announced it was dropping prices on thousands of items across the store. Cheapism recently scoured an Ohio…