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cookelma/istockphoto These Countries Love RVs As Much As America Does
Americans have long known that RVing is a fun, adventurous, and economical way to travel, and it appears the rest of the world is catching on. Two market research firms, Mordor Intelligence and Zion Market Research, recently reports showing that…
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bonetta/istockphoto Overpriced Workout Gear: 16 Items That Are a Waste of Money
Living a healthy lifestyle is important to many Americans. But at times it feels like a bragging contest — especially with the popularity of social media. Expensive activewear, matching sneakers, and pricey headphones get more attention than actually working out.…
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Cheapism 10 Popular Proseccos, Ranked Best to Worst
For many of us, prosecco is a cheaper alternative to Champagne, and choosing a bottle often comes down to which label appeals to us when we’re in the liquor store. But is there that much difference between proseccos? For the…
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World Market 30 Essentials You Need to Buy to Keep Your House Organized
It’s always a good time to give your home a thorough decluttering and reorganization. From the linen closet to the bathroom vanity and from the playroom to the basement, each is a job in itself. These home products can make…
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Kaboompics.com/Pexels The Bestselling Book on Amazon Every Year Since 1995
Amazon has come a long way since 1994, when Jeff Bezos began hawking books online from his garage. We took a deep dive into Amazon’s bestseller lists to see what was popular with buyers every year since Amazon’s founding —…
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JTGrafix/istockphoto Best Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in New York
New York — both the city and the state at large — is often touted as a popular destination for food lovers thanks to its range of culinary offerings. Besides its hidden restaurants, New York is also brimming with hole-in-the-wall…
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kali9/istockphoto 25 Dorm Room Essentials to Buy at the Dollar Store
The cost of college continues to rise, leaving many students with little money left over to spend on necessities for their dorm rooms. Enter dollar stores, where shoppers can stock…
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CreativaStudio/istockphoto Best Places to Buy Cheap Furniture Online
If you’re on the hunt for an inexpensive sofa, desk, dining set, or another piece of furniture, you can spend hours — if not days — browsing all of the…
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Sundry Photography/istockphoto 20 Companies That Have Actually Benefited From the Pandemic
COVID-19 has been bad news for most companies, especially many long-standing bricks-and-mortar retail chains now struggling to survive. But while many have weathered a major downturn, plenty of others are…
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SolisImages / istockphoto How to Get Rental Assistance in Your City
After a federal eviction ban expired July 31, putting millions of Americans at risk of losing their homes, the Biden administration announced a new moratorium late Tuesday for much of…
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filipefrazao/istockphoto Gorgeous Painted Stairs Around the World
Trudging up a steep staircase doesn’t have to be a chore. Walkable cities, small towns, and cultural institutions around the world have used art to transform the routine act of…
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DuxX/istockphoto How to Have a Fun Trip With Grandchildren
As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, grandparents keen to make up for lost time are planning trips with their grandchildren for this summer and beyond. It’s a win-win-win:…
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Filipovic018/istockphoto What to Buy in August
August is all about back-to-school deals. Even frugal shoppers without school-age kids can find big discounts this month on items such as electronics and office supplies. This is also the…
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bhofack2/istockphoto 14 Slam-Dunk Twists on Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are a nearly universal joy, celebrated each year on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (Aug. 4). They’re also easy and cheap to make. Whether you’re baking a…
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spyderskidoo / istockphoto Cheapest Oil Change: Jiffy Lube vs. Valvoline vs. Walmart and More
In This Article: Full-Service Oil Change Prices Other Services (air filters, wiper blades, batteries, tire rotation) Jiffy Lube Valvoline Pep Boys Firestone Walmart Know Before You Go Coupons and Deals DIY…
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Celeste Martearena/gettyimages 21 Over-the-Top Marriage Proposals
A wedding can be an expensive enterprise, starting with the proposal preceding it. In 2016, the wedding services industry was worth $72 billion in the United States alone, with a…
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_DSC9525 by Powhusku (CC BY-SA) 25 Epic Off-Road Adventures Across the U.S. and Canada
The landscape of North America is vast and home to a variety of different terrain. While there are extensive highways stretching across the U.S. and Canada, there are plenty of…
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StephanieFrey/istockphoto 16 Jam Recipes to Preserve Fresh Fruit Flavors
We once took for granted the sweet confection we spread across toast in our morning meals, and for most of us, knowledge of jams and jellies didn’t go beyond what…
