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Target 22 Surprisingly Expensive Products at Target
We’re among the legions of shoppers who spend too much at Target, but that’s largely thanks to overbuying cheap-chic fashion and cute housewares, not luxury goods. Still, Target does offer plenty of items that could blow a four-digit-size hole in…
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The White House Who Is the Highest Paid Employee at the White House?
Running operations at the White House is expensive — $50 million a year, the highest that budget’s been in history Forbes says. The Biden White House employs a staff of about 570 people (not including caretakers for the building and grounds).…
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DarthArt/istockphoto The Surprising History of the Toyota Land Cruiser
Originally created for the military in the Far East, the Toyota Land Cruiser has evolved into a status symbol for well-heeled buyers in the West. It originally borrowed heavily from the American Jeep and British Land Rover, but soon set…
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Vrbo Incredible Airbnbs in Palm Springs With Private Pools
There are a few things you can count on during a Palm Springs vacation: access to incredible architecture, fabulous nightlife options, and plenty of pool time. Located in California’s Coachella Valley, Palm Springs rentals often come equipped with pools that’ll…
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GM Heritage Center 15 Things You Didn’t Know About the Chevrolet Corvette
When it comes to American cars, the Chevrolet Corvette is in a class by itself. The first ones were built in 1953, and General Motors has been cranking them out ever since. In fact, only the Chevrolet Suburban (first built…
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News/Getty Images North America This Is Why Shoppers Are Addicted to Costco
Legions of consumers happily pay the (minimum) $60 annual fee for the privilege of shopping at Costco. In 2021, there were more than 111 million cardholders, according to the company’s annual report. During that period, more than nine out of…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto Best and Worst States for Older Workers
While the pandemic has sparked early retirements, there are also plenty of workers 65 and up who aren’t quite ready to punch the clock for the last time. How the…
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Airbnb Amazing Airbnbs in Lake George With Private Pools
Lake George, New York, is known as the “queen of the American lakes” for good reason. The area has over 100 miles of shoreline and over 300 islands, and offers…
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solarseven/shutterstock 28 of the Biggest Product Launch Disasters Ever
When companies bring a new product to market, there are countless things that can go wrong in development or promotion. Whether it’s a flawed concept, an inflated price tag, or…
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Anton Aleksenko/istockphoto 30 Times Vandals Defaced Treasured Landmarks
Landmarks are part of the fabric of our culture, public nods to history, the arts, religion and more. When a treasured landmark is defaced, it’s more than just a prank.…
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middelveld/istockphoto The Hidden Costs of Relocating for Retirement
When it comes to retirement, minimizing living expenses is a key part of making a nest egg last for as long as possible. Quite often, that effort involves relocating to…
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BulentBARIS/istockphoto 15 Green Jobs That Pay Well
People leading the charge against climate change and pollution are in demand. Since 2019, hiring for green jobs hasoutpaced the overall hiring rate in the United States and globally —…
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Zillow Charming Cabins for Sale in Every State
Perhaps you’re a nature lover looking for a quieter life. Perhaps you’re on the market for a real estate investment. (Perhaps you just find it soothing to browse Zillow?) Regardless…
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Sunset Boulevard/Getty 20 Famous Movie Lines That Are Constantly Misquoted
Have a favorite movie line that you like to quote? Most of us do, whether it’s the menacing “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse” from “The Godfather”…
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anilakkus/istockphoto The Best Vitamin Subscription Boxes to Power Up Your Wellness Journey
Between drinking enough water, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, and getting your daily steps in, it can be a hassle making sure you’re getting all your vitamins and nutrients,…
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Vrbo Amazing Airbnbs in Las Vegas With Private Pools
Las Vegas is full of hustle and bustle, so escape from the crowds at the end of the day with one of these rentals. These properties feature all of the…
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Alena Kravchenko/istockphoto 12 Companies That Reinvented Themselves to Stay Relevant
The march of time takes a toll on even the best companies. For many, it’s just a matter of time before another comes along and builds that proverbial better mousetrap. For…
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AndreyPopov/istockphoto Identity Theft Horror Stories
Identity theft has become common in the United States. The Federal Trade Commission got 1.4 million reports of it last year as the pandemic worsened the trend. Incidents in 2019…
