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Courtesy of auktionsverket.se Vintage Ikea Furniture Pieces That Resell for Serious Money
Ikea — with its flat-packed boxes, hex wrenches, and first-apartment furniture that seldom made it to the next place in the same condition — wasn’t always the brand of choice for singletons, college seniors, and divorcees. In the mid-20th century,…
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Timothy S. Allen/istockphoto 15 Affordable Fall Getaways for Empty Nesters
Waving goodbye to children leaving home can be highly emotional for parents. As difficult as it can be to get used to an empty nest, parents can look forward to having the freedom for a child-free getaway — at a…
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Cheapism The Under-the-Radar Grocery Store Aldi Fans Will Love
Smaller grocery stores like Aldi are all the rage with customers who don’t want to choose from 20 varieties of mustard, but there’s one you may have long overlooked: Save A Lot. Around since 1977, the 814-store chain has been…
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Wilder Shaw / Cheapism The Best Fast Food in Every State
The Fast-Food Landscape in the U.S. The convenience that fast food provides on a daily basis in this country is unparalleled. Almost no dining experience is as controlled and readily available as a quick trip through a drive-thru. Popular fast-food restaurants like…
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photo_chaz/istockphoto Is MSG Actually Bad for You? Here’s Why the Flavor Enhancer Has a Bad Rap
For decades, MSG has been embroiled in a whirlwind of misinformation and cultural stereotypes. But studies show that the umami seasoning not only helps food taste better, it’s also safe for consumption. We took an in-depth look to debunk all the…
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DenisTangneyJr/istockphoto 16 Gorgeous Weekend RV Trips to Take This Fall
There’s nothing quite like a fall camping trip. The combination of the crisp air, vibrant fall colors, and lack of crowds can make fall one of the best seasons for travel. To help you plan a memorable weekend RV getaway this…
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skynesher/istockphoto Most Annoying Issues Boomers Encounter When Looking for Work
Job hunting can be an ordeal no matter what your age. If you’re past 50, however, additional obstacles and annoying issues may lie in your career path — not the…
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DenisTangneyJr/istockphoto Best Places to See Spectacular Fall Foliage
The explosion of color as green leaves turn gold, blood-red, chartreuse, deep purple, pumpkin orange, and other brilliant autumn hues — not to mention the sounds and smells of a…
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Mizina/istockphoto Dining Dangerously: 10 Foods You Should Never Eat, According to Nutritionists and Health Experts
The American diet is deadly. Around half of all U.S. heart disease, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes deaths are connected to poor eating habits, according to one study in the…
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Hudsonville Ice Cream Little Debbie Ice Cream Review: The Best (and Worst) Flavors
Hostess might blow Little Debbie out of the water when it comes to the actual taste of their treats, but Little Deb has been offering affordable prices of its snack…
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stockstudioX/istockphoto Buffalo Chicken Dip, Reuben Dip, and 7 Other Extra-Easy Slow Cooker Dip Recipes
When it comes to cheap and easy appetizers, dips are a consistent crowd-pleaser. While there are plenty of delicious cold dips, there’s also an entire world of decadent, warm variations…
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Anchiy/istockphoto 14 Things That Boomers Can Learn From Millennials and Gen Zers
If you’re a senior, you’ve accumulated a lifetime’s worth of knowledge, wisdom and experience. It might be easy for you to blow off millennials and Gen Zers, who were born…
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Highwaystarz-Photography/istockphoto Best Advice from Seniors to Millennials
Older generations have decades of experience to share with younger generations. Millennials can spend years slowly gaining the experience — and making the same mistakes — on their own, or…
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RgStudio/istockphoto 24 Job-Hunting Tips for Workers Over 50
Searching for a job after 50 can be daunting, particularly if you’re looking for the first time in years — even decades. But older job seekers who want to stay…
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Rob Carr/Getty Images Sport/Getty Images North America The Cost of a Beer and a Hot Dog at Every MLB Ballpark
A day at the ballpark is a summer ritual, and no game is complete without a cold beer and a hot dog. But at most baseball stadiums, both are a…
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Chalabala/istockphoto Want To Talk to Your Pet? FluentPet Gives Your Animals a Voice
Apart from barking, whining, and the occasional howl, even the smartest dogs can only communicate so much. But thanks to recent breakthroughs in alternative and augmentative communication (A.A.C.) devices, pet…
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agrobacter/istockphoto The Coolest Coffee Shops in America
The concept of the coffee house dates back to the second half of the 15th century in Constantinople. Though Constantinople didn’t survive, the coffee shop did, exported from what’s now…
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Soft_Light/istockphoto The World’s Most Romantic & Beautiful Train Trips
There’s something romantic about a long train ride that you just can’t get from a road trip — often, it’s the leisure of being able to watch the countryside roll…
