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Marilyn Nieves/istockphoto Frightfully Fun Halloween Parades and Parties
Sooner or later we all age out of trick-or-treating, but no one is too old to enjoy Halloween. While children gorge themselves on free candy and enjoy pumpkin patches and corn mazes, adults celebrate with their own sorts of revelry, from…
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Robert Kneschke/shutterstock 15 Ways to Stop Being So Sedentary at the Office
With each passing decade, fewer and fewer Americans have physically active jobs. Sedentary jobs have increased by more than 80% since 1950, according to the American Heart Association. “It’s important to be intentional about creating healthy habits and routines at…
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Old Salem Museums & Gardens/Facebook The Best Neighborhoods for Halloween Fun Across America
Yikes! It seems as if the Halloween season snuck up on us, so you better get out the masks and costumes, stock up on candy, and get ready for some frightful fun. In case you’re looking for nearby happenings —…
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How to Get a College Degree for Less
With the average cost of a four-year degree tipping past $90,000 for in-state public colleges and nearing $180,000 for private colleges, many would-be students are priced out. Earlier this year the Michigan Legislature introduced a novel plan that would offer…
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LWA/Dann Tardif/Getty Images Popular Chocolate Halloween Candies Ranked from Worst to Best
For most kids (and parents), Halloween means candy, and retail projections suggest that collectively we’ll be spending $2.6 billion on the sweet stuff this season. Candy corn may be the holiday’s most iconic treat, but nearly 7 out of 10…
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tupungato/istockphoto 17 Incredible Feats of American Ingenuity Across the Country
Tales of American innovation never get old, and the nation is packed with reminders of the can-do spirit that has led to some of history’s most important landmarks, public works, and inventions. Though our list barely scratches the surface, it…
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Tom Merton/Getty Images 14 Cheap Ways to Hack Your Life for Happiness
What makes someone happy? The World Happiness Report shows that Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and the Netherlands may have it figured out — they score highest on a “happiness scale” out…
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Alastair Wallace/shutterstock How to Live on $500 a Month at Costco
There’s little doubt that food shopping at Costco saves money, and it’s convenient for stocking up in a single trip. But can a budget-conscious family eat for an entire month…
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artran/istockphoto 21 Priciest Ikea Products
Ikea prides itself on Scandinavian ingenuity that helps keep prices low, and many shoppers think of it a refuge for cash-strapped college kids and young professionals. While many of our…
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ljubaphoto/istockphoto 9 Signs You Might Have Chronic Inflammation — and What to Do About It
Inflammation is an immune response of the body trying to heal itself. But if the inflammation stems from a problem that is not treated, chronic inflammation can set in, which…
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f11photo/istockphoto 24 Free or Cheap Things to Do in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., is one of the most tourist-friendly cities in the United States. Not only is the nation’s capital packed with historical monuments and museums — including the recently reopened Washington…
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LOUOATES/istockphoto I Just Bought My First Home at Age 47 and This is What I’ve Learned
I am bending over in the front yard, my right hand wrist-deep in water as I grope for what I hope is the manual shutoff valve to our sprinkler system.…
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jhorrocks/istockphoto 19 Companies To Help Seniors Downsize and Relocate
Downsizing and relocating can be a difficult task at any age. But it can be even more daunting for senior citizens who have a lifetime of accumulations to sort through…
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ablokhin/istockphoto 20 Most Dangerous Places in America for Pedestrians
Here’s a sobering statistic: between 2008 and 2017, drivers struck and killed 49,340 people who were walking on streets all across America — more than 13 people per day according…
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SimonDannhauer/istockphoto 14 Under-the-Radar Destinations in Latin America
South and Central America have iconic, bucket-list worthy spots — Machu Picchu, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, etc. — that make the shortlist of many world travelers headed that direction.…
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bojanstory/istockphoto What You Need to Know About Adult-Onset Allergies
Allergies have been growing in prevalence over the past few decades, particularly in Western nations. And while allergies among children often receive the lion’s share of attention, the reality is…
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wundervisuals/istockphoto 21 Reasons to Look Forward to an Empty Nest
The kids are gone, and the house is finally your own. And while there are plenty of mistakes you’ll want to avoid as empty nesters such as blowing your retirement…
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Jan-Otto/istockphoto Lifesaving Skills Worth Learning for Emergencies
When disaster strikes, are you prepared to help others in need? And are you aware of the warning signs of emergency situations and how to avoid potential injury-causing accidents in…
