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Instacart The Best Tips and Tricks for Buying Groceries with Instacart
Online shopping is a convenient way to check errands off your to-do list without leaving the house. As shoppers choose grocery delivery for a number of reasons, Instacart is one of the most popular options. If you’re new to Instacart…
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Chihuly Garden by Richard Ricciardi (CC BY-NC-ND) 50 Surprising Things Made in Each State
America is no longer the world’s manufacturing powerhouse, but that doesn’t mean we don’t still make things. While it seems we mostly make entertainment and gourmet foods these days, each state retains and exhibits its unique personality through the products…
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vitapix/istockphoto Unmistakable Signs You Belong in the Suburbs
With more companies allowing employees to work from home, the dream of switching to suburban living is suddenly much more feasible. Some people are simply not cut out for big-city living — and it’s easy to tell. You prefer the…
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karenfoleyphotography/istockphoto Is Cruising a Cheaper Way to Retire?
For seniors seeking to shed the burden of owning a home during retirement, the traditional path is often a retirement community. However, more seniors are opting for a different approach — living at sea on commercial cruise ships, whether part-time…
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Radio Flyer Surprising Things Tesla Makes That Aren’t Electric Cars
One of the most innovative companies in the world, Tesla is the brainchild of eccentric CEO Elon Musk, who recently overtook Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to become the world’s richest person. But while people have mixed feelings on Musk, the Tesla brand has…
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adokon/istockphoto How to Keep Your Backyard Pool Crystal Clear All Summer Long
It wasn’t long ago that COVID-19 severely restricted one of summer’s greatest pleasures — plunging into a body of water on a scorching day — and sales of pools nearly doubled from one year to the next. If you’re among…
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Jessica Chastain by Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA) 15 Celebs Who’ve Lied About Their Age
Whether they lied to make themselves seem older to book more mature roles, to seem younger, or to get into nightclubs, there are lots of celebrities who’ve fudged the numbers…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto How to Make the Most of Shopping for Instacart
As online grocery shopping becomes more popular, consumers are turning to Instacart — one of the most popular grocery delivery services — to have their groceries brought directly to their…
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Realtor.com Off-the-Grid Cabins for Sale Across America
It’s been a shaky few years for most Americans, so it’s not surprising that some of us are looking toward catastrophe and making plans just in case. Real estate sites…
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NoDerog/istockphoto These Are the Car Models Costco Shoppers Want
Sure, Costco is our favorite place to buy jumbo packs of housewares and juicy rotisserie chickens, but cars? Maybe so: The Costco Auto Program, which aims to save members money on…
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Cheapism / Amazon The 24 Most-Watched TV Show Finales
NBC drama “This is Us” ended its six-season run with a tear-jerking series finale that had devoted viewers emptying entire tissue boxes — nut it still isn’t one of the most…
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SpeedKingz/shutterstock 10 Costly Home Repairs Your Insurance Might Not Cover
Homeownership may be a goal for many, but the pride that comes with having your own place can cost you big when something goes wrong. The cost of homeowner’s insurance…
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Chicago Blues Festival by tomanouc (CC BY-NC-ND) Great Summer Festivals in All 50 States
There are plenty of reasons to look forward to summer, not the least of which is the endless variety of festivals that take place in every state in the country.…
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LaylaBird/istockphoto These Are the Most Secure Jobs in America
After two tumultuous years, workers crave job security and are in a position to get it. We’re in a moment of strong wage growth and “a severe worker shortage” as…
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Maryviolet/istockphoto 10 Bargain Knockoffs for Tory Burch Sandals
Is it even summer if you aren’t scrolling online for a new pair of cute sandals? Tory Burch is known for exactly the chic, stylish shoes the scrollers want, but…
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cjp/istockphoto The Best Riding Mowers and Lawn Tractors
While good, cheap walk-behind lawn mowers are sufficient for yards up to half an acre, a riding lawn mower might be a better option for a more sprawling spread. These…
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Honda These Cars Are the Most Likely to Surpass 200,000 Miles
With the price of both new and used cars through the roof, it’s no wonder Americans are driving their cars for longer. In fact, vehicles on U.S. roads were an…
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Stock Crash by Chinmaya S Padmanabha (CC BY-SA) The Stock Market’s Most Dramatic Drops
The stock market wobbles up and down on a near-daily basis, seemingly for no obvious reason to the average observer. But traders are often reacting to very real events, whether…
