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Jerry Kronenberg 2021 GLA-250 Offers Mercedes Luxury Performance for Under $40,000
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-250 is a peppy, fun little sport utility vehicle that allows you to get into the Mercedes line for less than $40,000. Redesigned completely for 2021, the GLA-250 (base price: $36,230) looks like a cross between a…
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Jason Finn/istockphoto 5 Projects That Boost Home Value — and 5 Cheap Alternatives
Some home improvement projects pay off more than others when it comes time to sell. For homeowners considering putting their houses on the market in the next year or so, here are several jobs to tackle — and some budget alternatives — that can…
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welcomia/istockphoto Is Buying an RV Through Costco Worth It?
Costco has long been known for offering its members deep discounts on giant tubs of peanut butter, super-sized boxes of cereal, and plenty of other products. In 1989, however, it formed the Costco Auto Program, which gave cardholders a new…
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andresr/istockphoto 14 Cheap Pets That Are Easy to Take Care Of
Humankind’s best friend doesn’t come cheap. Owning a dog or cat costs about $500 annually, and owners can expect to pay up to three times that during the first year in food, veterinarian visits, and additional costs. What most people…
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221A/istockphoto 11 Cheap and Healthy Breakfast Combinations
“Clean eating,” the trend of consuming minimally processed foods, doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult, especially first thing in the morning. With the proper pairings, it’s possible to enjoy a delicious, healthy breakfast for just a few dollars a…
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Cheapism The Best and Worst Menu Items of 2020
COVID-19 changed much about 2020, including how we ate. Restaurants adjusted, giving us plenty of comfort food and even wine to-go. Here are the best and worst menu items of 2020, from spicy doughnuts to canned cocktails. Related: The Best…
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WendellandCarolyn/istockphoto 14 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Used Car
Used cars are cheaper than new cars — but buying one comes with a whole bunch of questions that you don’t need to ask when you drive off the lot…
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mediaphotos/istockphoto Home Improvement and Decor Trends for 2021
Thanks to a year largely spent (hopefully) staying healthy at home, we’ve realized that, as the saying goes, there’s no place quite like it. That said, we’ve also realized that…
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littleny/istockphoto Everything You Need to Know About Holiday Shopping and Returns at Your Favorite Stores
Every holiday shopping season, Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and countless other retailers compete for your dollars. But great deals aren’t the only thing to look for. A generous return policy…
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SondraP/istockphoto Store Return Policies for Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy & More
Jump to: Amazon | Apple | Barnes & Noble | Bath & Body Works | Best Buy | Cabela’s | Costco | Foot Locker | GameStop | Gap, Old Navy,…
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Prostock-Studio/istockphoto The Best Time to Buy Almost Anything in 2021
Timing is everything, especially for frugal consumers — even during a pandemic. Knowing when to buy something can make a big difference at the register. The best time to shop for…
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Realtor.com Art Deco to Victorian: Architectural Homes for Sale Across America
There are millions of homes for sale at any given moment in the U.S. and, as anyone who’s ever had to house hunt can attest, a startling variety of quality…
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Amazon Turn Your Bed Into the Ultimate Winter Cocoon With These 15 Products
As Old Man Winter marches into the end of 2020, he’s adding one more thing that might make it tough for some of us to get a great night’s rest:…
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Jerry Kronenberg 2021 Volvo V90 Combines Safety, Style, and Generous Cargo Space
If I had to pick one car to actually buy among all those that I’ve tested over the years, a vehicle such as the 2021 Volvo V90 midsize wagon would…
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barmalini / istockphoto 14 great gifts for whiskey (and whisky) lovers
Are you struggling to find the perfect, last-minute gift for the brown booze lover in your life? Whether it’s bourbon whiskey, Irish whiskey, Scotch whisky (or Canadian or Japanese) or,…
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Amir Ghasemi www.focalfantasy.com/Getty Images Abandoned Castles and Palaces Around the World
While many of us are familiar with ghost towns, dead factories, failed theme parks, and other abandoned structures in the United States, outside of our country it’s possible to find…
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Ernst Haas/Contributor/Getty Images Vintage Photos of Christmas Parades From When You Were a Kid
A parade is fun anytime of year, but it’s something special at Christmastime. There’s the excitement of seeing Santa, of course, and the thrill of being bundled up in the…
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The Ford Motor Company The Most Popular Trucks in America
With more than a century of tradition and a cult following that divides the country’s highways into car people and truck people, pickups are as American as anything. In fact,…
