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Airbnb The Cheapest ‘OMG’ Airbnb Rentals Around the World
Thanks to Airbnb’s new “OMG” category, travelers can stay in a range of quirky vacation rentals ranging from converted school buses and sky-high treehouses to a Beatles-themed submarine surrounded by redwood trees. The best part is, many of these stays…
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zimmytws/istockphoto 20 Things You Can’t Do With a Low Credit Score
Equifax has admitted it incorrectly reported some consumers’ credit scores, advising housing agency Freddie Mac that 12% of the scores delivered March 17 to April 6 may have been inaccurate due to a coding error. The mistake may not seem…
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solarseven/istockphoto The Biggest and Boldest Scams of the Past Decade
From pro athletes and hurricane survivors to the world’s biggest retailer and, well, just about anyone with a phone number or a Facebook account, it seems everyone is now a target for swindlers and con artists. Technological advancements, which have…
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Scott Olson/Getty Images Store-Brand Products That Shoppers Are Addicted To
If you’re still under the impression that store-brand products are inferior to their name-brand counterparts, it’s time to get with the program. Many retailers’ in-house brands are earning shoppers’ adoration for everything from reasonably priced groceries to home goods. Some…
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Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Hollywood: Then and Now
We may think of the whole entertainment industry as “Hollywood,” but the actual Hollywood is a small part of the city of Los Angeles. In the 100-plus years the film industry has been in town, a lot has changed —…
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Vitalina/istockphoto 10 Cheap and Easy Ways to Enjoy Watermelon
Sweet and juicy, watermelon is an iconic summer treat that’s also healthful. A two-cup serving contains 80 calories, no fat, and nutrients such as potassium and vitamins A, B6, and C. Watermelon also contains lycopene, a plant chemical shown to…
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Moulin Florent – 1998 Oreca GT2 Dodge Viper GTS-R Chassis #27 – 2015 Silverstone Classic by Dave Rook (CC BY-NC-SA) The Coolest Cars of the ’90s
As the ‘80s came to an end, auto sales were in the gutter. The ‘90s became a time for many automakers to focus on reinvention and, for some, reintroducing discontinued…
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Taco Bell Corp. Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Tacos Are Buy One, Get One Free For a Limited Time Only
For the next two weeks, Taco Bell enthusiasts can buy one Cantina Crispy Chicken Taco and get another free, at participating locations nationwide. Taco Bell’s $2 Crispy Chicken taco features…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto How To Wash Your Car at Home And Save Money
Wax On, Wax Off With the astronomical cost of cars, gas, and pretty much anything auto-related, car owners are desperate to save money. That can mean waiting in long Costco…
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alvarez/istockphoto Here’s Where You Can Work 4 Days a Week or Less
The five-day, 40-hour workweek is a way of life most of us don’t get to question, but it wasn’t always like this. It’s actually the lingering result of industrialization and…
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Xesai/istockphoto 23 Things You Need to Know About Dementia and Alzheimer’s
As baby boomers continue to advance in age, dementia and Alzheimer’s are in the spotlight more than ever — especially considering today’s Americans are living longer lives than previous generations.…
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Charles Wollertz/istockphoto The 10 Best Stemless Wine Glasses for Swirling and Sipping
The internet is full of posts asking if stemless wine glasses are gauche or tacky. Some advice: Ignore pinky-in-the-air wine snobs who only drink from $100 crystal glasses. Stemless wine…
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jimkruger/istockphoto Best Places to Work If You Have a Disability, According to Experts
Job applications and new-hire paperwork typically include an obligatory statement about accommodating workers with disabilities, but how many companies make good on taking care of their disabled employees, providing them…
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Walmart Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled Over Potential Carcinogen
The maker of Banana Boat skin care products has issued a voluntary recall for three batches of its Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 after trace levels…
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Daria Nipot/istockphoto I Stopped Shopping on Amazon and This Is What Happened
It took some time to recognize it, but … I’m an Amazonaholic. I had an addiction to clicking “Buy Now” in my spare moments. For many of us, the pandemic…
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Vrbo 26 Vacation Rentals That Celebrities Love
Wondering where celebrities love to stay around the world? Some of the most famous names in entertainment have stayed at rental properties ranging from beachside villas to neon-clad homes that…
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Karwai Tang / Getty Images Falling Stars: Famous Public Meltdowns By Celebrities
Between the paparazzi ignoring all boundaries, drugs and alcohol, and rapidly growing egos, being a celebrity comes with all of the ingredients needed to make a big, juicy meltdown. Will…
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Owen Franken – Corbis / Contributor / Corbis Historical / Getty Images A Look Back at the 1970s Energy Crisis
While Americans struggle to pay for necessities like food and gas, oil companies are raking it in. Exxon Mobil reportedly made a $17.85 billion profit for the second quarter, and Chevron…
