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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 new and used vehicles from more than 3,000 dealerships nationwide,…
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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 viewed iever (blame streaming). Here’s a look at the most-watched…
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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 increased by as much as 34% in some states in…
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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. From music and film festivals to celebrations of aviation and…
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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 unemployment has fallen to just 3.6%. According to a recent…
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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 prices for the brand’s sandals typically start way over $100…
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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…
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Sjo/istockphoto Iconic German Cars That Changed the Game
German vehicles are truly in a category of their own. The four-stroke internal combustion engine was invented in Germany in the late 1800s. It was the dawn of the automobile…
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MargaretW/istockphoto 14 Budget-Friendly Destinations for Your Next Florida Vacation
Move over, Disney. There’s no need to spend several thousand on a Florida dream vacation. While theme parks and fancy resorts snag a large chunk of tourists’ attention (and dollars),…
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ABDESIGN/istockphoto Strange Last Wishes: Funerals with Bizarre Twists
The majority of people stipulate how to distribute their assets to their loved ones in their will and wind up with a mundane, run-of-the-mill funeral when they die. But there…
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Vrbo These Zion National Park Vacation Rentals Get 5-Star Reviews From Renters
Established in 1919, Zion National Park has welcomed visitors to its breathtaking environs for over a century. Its trademark reddish canyon walls make sunrises and sunsets an unparalleled viewing experience,…
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flyzone/istockphoto Relaxing Lake Resorts for a Summer Escape
Spending lazy days at the lake might be the most American of vacations. Afternoons in a canoe, evenings making s’mores by the fire — trips to the lake are all…
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Cheapism / Delmas Lehman, Dancestrokes/shutterstock 18 Best Beaches for a Budget Vacation
A few days at the beach can be a great way to escape everyday life and enjoy some simple pleasures — collecting seashells, watching the sun set, and perhaps surfing…
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Alex N./Yelp Essential Barbecue: 20 Dishes Every Meat Eater Should Devour
Have you ever had a barbecue bucket list? If you’re an avowed meat-eater, you probably should. Smoked meats of all kinds have a long history in the United States, and…
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97/istockphoto These 12 Things Are Actually Getting Cheaper
If it feels like everything is more expensive these days, that’s not far from the truth. Inflation is near a 40-year record, and prices for gas, food, and other daily…
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kate_sept2004/istockphoto Products and Services to Make Seniors’ Lives Easier
Older adults, people with disabilities, and folks recovering from injury can all benefit from products to make everyday tasks easier. From bathroom aids and medication management to kitchen gadgets and…
