Money
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Eat Seasonal and Save: When to Buy Fresh Produce Year-Round
Consumers who buy produce during its growing season get the freshest ingredients, best flavor, most nutrition, and lowest prices. Supporting local farmers also helps nurture a healthy agricultural community nationwide. Every season has a bounty of fruits and vegetables on…
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30 Cities Where Today’s College Grads Can Actually Make a Living
The economy is better for graduating college students than it’s been in years, but that isn’t saying much. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, their unemployment rate is 7.1 percent, far worse than the 3.8 percent unemployment rate for…
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What You’ll Pay for a Square Foot of Real Estate Across the Country
It’s no secret that location is everything in real estate. But when you look at home prices in the vast metropolitan regions that surround America’s cities, it becomes strikingly clear that a dollar goes much farther in some places than…
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How Higher Fuel Prices Are Shaking Up Air Travel This Summer
If you’ve been waiting for a deal on airline tickets this summer, you may be out of luck. Jet fuel is one of airlines’ biggest expenses, and prices are up nearly 50 percent in just the past year. Find out…
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The Biggest Jackpot Awarded by Every State Lottery
Lotteries rake in huge amounts of money for state and local governments, and occasionally let someone else strike it rich as well. Granted, the federal government takes 39.6 percent of your winnings, but high nine-figure paydays tend to remain nine-figure…
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The Best New Ways to Make Money Part-Time, Ranked
The gig economy continues to proliferate, providing countless part-time jobs for those seeking to supplement their income. But is it working? A 2017 Pew Research Center study found that nearly one in ten Americans has generated income using a digital…
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25 Ways to Be More Mindful at Work
Being mindful at work is more than just keeping your head down and getting the job done, it’s about cultivating a healthy and efficient workspace, physically and mentally, that allows…
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30 Electronics and Accessories That Are a Complete Waste of Money
The world of electronics and their accessories is a wild, untamed web of tech company stores, electronics retailers, discount stores, online retailers, convenience stores, and airport vending machines. There are…
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17 Reasons Not to Buy a Vacation Home
Many people think owning a second home in their favorite vacation destination will save money over the long haul. But owning a vacation home can mean lots of hidden expenses…
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26 Jobs That Give You the Best Chance to Travel
Lots of people dream of traveling the world and seeing all it has to offer, but the expense always seems to get in the way. Since it costs so much…
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What You Need to Know When Shopping For a Mortgage
If you’re thinking of purchasing a home, you’ve probably started shopping for a mortgage. It’s a daunting task to be sure, but it doesn’t have to be. Before you dive…
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15 Things to Consider Before Choosing a Summer Camp
With fond memories of cabin mates, campfires, swimming pools, and s’mores, it’s no wonder that parents who went to summer camp want their children to have the same enriching experience.…
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24 Trump Properties Not Actually Owned by Trump
President Donald Trump made a name for himself by literally making gilded names for himself — and slapping them onto buildings. Before “The Apprentice” and before the Oval Office, Trump…
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30 Cell Phone Ripoffs You Can Actually Avoid
Mobile phones are on sale everywhere from Best Buy and the Apple Store to mini-marts and sometimes even airport vending machines. The act of buying one varies just as widely:…
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20 Party Essentials You Should Always Buy at the Dollar Store
Party supplies are among the best dollar-store buys, especially as the weather warms and backyard barbecues return to decks and patios across the country. Whether you’re planning a kid’s party,…
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25 Energy-Saving Products You Need in Your Home
Trying to boost your home’s energy efficiency isn’t just eco-friendly — it can pay off big time when those utility bills hit your mailbox every month. Though some “green” upgrades…
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Best and Worst Jobs for Women: Where to Watch Out for the Wage Gap
Women are CEOs of many American companies, yet women in this country still earn 79 to 83 cents on average (depending on the study) for every dollar earned by men.…
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20 Products in Your Garage That Are Waste of Space and Money
If you’re fortunate enough to have a garage, you know how much of a struggle it is to maintain the space it provides. A few bicycles, a beer fridge, a…
