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filadendron/istockphoto 22 Things to Do Now to Land a Job in a Recession
Landing a job can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but add this bizarre kind of economy to the mix and job seekers may feel bewildered, if not hopeless. All is not lost, however, and though it may take…
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Baked Alaska by vxla (CC BY) The Surprising Stories Behind Popular Regional Desserts
You probably don’t think a lot about the history of the desserts you eat, and understandably so. But there’s a lot of interesting, unusual, and just plain weird stories behind some of them, especially the ones that sprang up as…
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danilovi/istockphoto 25 Destinations Where Your Dollar Goes Far
When planning a vacation in a foreign country, finding inexpensive lodging and transportation is an important first step, but there are also the costs for food, additional travel, shopping, and other daily expenses. To properly budget for those costs, first…
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Cheaper Alternatives to Popular Products That Won’t Disappoint
Some products inspire a fanatical devotion among fans — but that makes them an easy target for other companies who want a piece of the pie. Often, knockoffs and lookalikes suffer in comparison to the product they imitate, but in…
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Johnny Cash by Heinrich Klaffs (CC BY-NC-SA) 13 Things You Didn’t Know About Johnny Cash
“Hello. I’m Johnny Cash.” You might be able to recall the sound of the iconic country singer’s deep voice proclaiming his catchphrase before each one of his hauntingly incredible performances when you read those words. With a career that has…
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kieferpix/istockphoto Don’t Believe These 19 Myths About Alcohol
Humans’ relationship with alcohol goes back roughly 10 million years — and we’ve likely been imbibing to excess just as long. Here are some common myths about drinking as well as some gray areas to keep in mind, especially if…
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Cheapism We Tried 19 Kinds of Beef Jerky and These Are the Best (And Worst)
Beef jerky is odd. Like a lot of other dried food, it thrives as a snack, and when you’re in the snack game the competition is fierce. There are so…
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tommaso79/istockphoto Scary Cyberattacks that Hacked Millions of Users
Big data breaches keep providing new reasons for consumers to be wary of forking over their personal information, despite companies spending millions to bolster security (and settling lawsuits when the security…
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Nirian/istockphoto Epic Hiking Trails Around the World
Looking for a fun, adventurous, and affordable summer vacation? Go take a hike — literally. Hiking is a great way to see waterfalls, mountain peaks, and alpine meadows without spending…
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rrvachov/istockphoto 10 Hottest Concerts to See This Summer
People are shaking off their pandemic weariness this summer and snapping up tickets to see favorite performers in person — and Gametime, an app that sells last-minute tickets, has ranked…
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SDI Productions/istockphoto Military Skills That Can Help Land a Civilian Job
Given the ubiquitous “support our troops” rhetoric and numerous veterans benefits you might think that America’s military professionals experience an easy time transitioning back to civilian life. But, as National…
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krblokhin/istockphoto Lies Real Estate Agents Tell
The housing market has gotten pretty competitive, inspiring some real estate agents to finesse their way into contracts in roundabout ways. From harmless exaggerations to misleading, downright lies, here are…
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Onzeg/istockphoto I’m a Coffee Snob. This Cheap Coffee Is the Best, IMHO
Life is too short to drink cheap coffee. That’s my philosophy — or was until the economy tanked, groceries prices skyrocketed, and my favorite coffee shops closed down. In an…
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©TripAdvisor The Restaurant With the Best View in Every State
The best restaurants keep regulars coming back for ambiance and atmosphere as much as for the food — and nothing says ambiance like a stellar view. Every state in the…
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Getty Images/Staff/Getty What Boomers Need to Know About Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency, often shortened to “crypto,” is a speculative asset especially popular with millennials and Gen Z. Fans will talk all day about the potential in the technology and the potential…
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Jacob Boomsma/istockphoto How Rising Home Prices Will Affect your Property Taxes in 2022
If, like many, you’re part of a double-digit price increase in U.S. home values, take heart: It won’t necessarily lead to large property tax increases. Housing prices increased 15.9% in…
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svetikd/istockphoto 20 Small Businesses You Can Start With Less Than $1,000
With the proliferation of online businesses, the sharing economy, and apps aimed at providing everything from lawn care experts to gardeners, plumbers, and dog walkers, the reality is that starting…
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Tony Webster / Flickr & Ralph Orlowski / Stringer / Getty Images The Aldi Family Feud And Its Connection to Trader Joe’s
From Rubble to Riches On the heels of World War II, brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht returned to their war-torn hometown Essen, Germany, and transformed their mother’s corner store into…
