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    Buyer Beware: 9 Things You Should Never Buy Without a Warranty

    If you haven’t been plagued with the scam calls warning about “your car’s extended warranty,” count yourself lucky. They are relentless.  But sometimes, spending a bit more on a warranty is worth it, because it provides peace of mind and…

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    Homegrown Weed and Zelda: Redditors Who Embrace ‘Simple Living’ Share How They Unwind After Work

    Not everyone has the cash, the time, or even the desire to end the workday with a Pelaton session, a glass of fine wine, and expensive takeout. But as a recent thread on r/SimpleLiving demonstrates, you don’t need a lot…

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    Still Buying Headphones at the Airport? Here are 10 Common Airport Mistakes To Avoid

    There’s almost nothing good about going to the airport. Between TSA agents, security checkpoints, and carry-on bag restrictions, there are always about 1,000 things that can go wrong. So why make things worse with careless blunders? Here are 10 mistakes…

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    The One Absolutely-Can’t-Miss, Must-Do Thing in Every State

    The U.S. is packed with must-sees and must-dos, but even the most ambitious traveler with an unlimited budget is unlikely to get to everything over the course of a lifetime. For anyone who’s ever wondered what just shouldn’t be missed,…

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    51 Best American-Made Products You Can Buy

    A lot of fine products are still made in the United States. Frugal consumers, however, don’t necessarily care: Though nearly two-thirds of American consumers look for “Made in America” products, a majority of them say they won’t pay more than 10%…

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    10 Plant Parent Mistakes That Are Costing You Way Too Much Money

    If you’re like me, you’ve murdered many a plant that seemed so healthy at the store but faded almost immediately after arriving at its new home. That green thumb turned black isn’t cheap, given that a plant purchase (especially with…