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Pan American World Airways by JetPix (CC BY) High-Flying Airlines That Went Out of Business
The aviation business is difficult to navigate. Between fluctuating fuel costs, accidents, hijackings, and trying to keep passengers happy while squeezing every dime out of them, many airlines just don’t succeed. Some companies from the golden age of flying, like…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto 21 Creative Ways to Spice Up Leftovers
Variety is the spice of life, and when it comes to family meals, it’s important to break up the routine with interesting new dishes. Avoid burning out on classics like meatloaf and roast chicken by turning them into something new…
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Markue/istockphoto The Best of California for Budget Vacations
California is a popular destination for celebrity star power and the magic of the movies, but the state has far more to offer frugal travelers.
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Maridav/istockphoto 20 Bucket-List Cruises Worth Saving For
There’s more to cruising than the Caribbean, crowded buffets, fruity drinks, and over-the-top onboard amenities. Today’s cruise companies have itineraries for nearly everyone — even the most-jaded cruise skeptics — that travel to some of the remotest parts of the…
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Allen.G/shutterstock 24 Tips and Tricks for Smooth Sailing on Your Next Cruise
Year after year, more and more people board cruise ships in pursuit of a dream vacation. Cruise Lines International Association, an industry trade group, had projected that a record 32 million passengers would take a cruise in 2020. That, however,…
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Mark Kostich/istockphoto The Greatest American Inventions of the Past 50+ Years
The past half-century has produced some of the most significant and astounding inventions ever developed in human history, and many notable ones came to life in the United States. From advances in computing to critical innovations in our medicine cabinets,…
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Lands’ End Stores With Comfortable Clothes That You Can Wear for Years
At a certain point, we all grow tired of chasing trends, or spending good money on clothes that don’t hold up for more than a season. After all, a cheap…
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wundervisuals/istockphoto 3-Ingredient Recipes for an Easy Dinner
If you’ve noticed your grocery bill reaching new heights, you’re not alone. Prices are rising everywhere, and the grocery store is no exception. Between coupons and sales, there are opportunities…
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Winnebago Industries, Inc. Winnebago Just Completed Its First Big All-Electric RV Road Trip — Here’s How It Went
Consider it #vanlife with an electric jolt: In January, Winnebago Industries unveiled the e-RV, the company’s first all-electric motorhome. And the company proved what the e-RV concept has to offer…
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Fotyma/shutterstock The Most Expensive Pets Money Can Buy
One of the most responsible things a prospective pet owner can do is prepare for the costs of having a faithful friend. Of course, there’s the cost of buying or…
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©TripAdvisor The 20 Best Water Parks Across America
Ready to get wet? If an affordable beach vacation isn’t in the cards this summer, water parks across the country offer quick and easy access to all the aquatic thrills…
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JaySi/istockphoto 12 Free or Cheap Things You Must Do in Chicago
Exploring a new city these days isn’t cheap: There are vacation rentals to pay for, restaurants to explore, and museum fees to fork over. But every city — including Chicago — offers…
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fongleon356/istockphoto The Laziest Dogs in the World
Looking to add a calm canine to your life? Then you may not want an Australian Cattle Dog, Border Collie or Standard Poodle, just a couple of the breeds that…
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Harry Langdon / Contributor / Archive Photos / Getty Images CC Celebrity Fitness Gurus We Can’t Forget
Getting in shape has never been easy, a fact that isn’t lost on the multi-billion-dollar fitness industry. And whether you hit the gym or prefer to workout at home, motivation…
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izusek/istockphoto 15 Expert Secrets to Stress-Free Flying
From booking a ticket to getting through security to the flight itself (especially with Covid-19 concerns), air travel has become a lot less fun. So Cheapism reached out to air…
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jordachelr/istockphoto 16 Millennial Jobs That Are Perfect for Seniors
Though millennials may be the age group most strongly associated with the gig and sharing economies, it’s their grandparents who are reaping many of the benefits as part of the…
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duckycards/istockphoto 20 Ways to Save Money on Gas for Your RV
Exploring in a recreational vehicle can be a memorable and budget-friendly way to travel — costing 21% to 64% less than other types of vacation travel for a family of…
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EMPPhotography/istockphoto 15 Best Dude Ranches for Escaping the Crowds This Summer
America’s many dude ranches were always about digital detoxing, unplugging, escaping the crowds, and leaving the big, mean world’s stress in the dust — dust that is kicked up by…
