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    19 Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Bill With Overlooked Discounts

    Auto insurance is mandatory in every state, but insurance agents aren’t required to disclose every discount available to vehicle owners — nor will they tell you which sporty cars they’d rather you didn’t buy. That’s why it’s important to know…

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    23 Natural Ways to Boost Energy and Fight Fatigue

    It’s a tired story: Americans are overworked, overscheduled, and sleeping less than they should. YouGov reports that 4 in 10 Americans wake up feeling tired at least once a week, and nearly as many say they wake up tired at…

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    14 Important Things to Consider When Selling a Used Car

    If your old set of wheels is at the end of its run, take the time to get things in order before you sell. With a little preparation, you can avoid mistakes and wring out every last dollar. We’ve developed…

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    What to Do If the Government Wants Your Pandemic Money Back

    The COVID-19 pandemic unleashed a wave of life changing consequences including triggering job losses for millions of people overnight. Individuals and families across America lost their income, and in order to survive, many signed up for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).…

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    Sophisticated 2021 BMW 228i Gran Coupe Boasts a Sub-$40,000 Price

    The 2021 BMW 2 Series offers car buyers a chance to enjoy the German automaker’s sporty luxury for less than $40,000. Available in a two-door, four-door, or convertible (okay, the ragtop starts at $41,850), the 2 Series packs plenty of…

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    Best Valentine’s Day Gifts From Target — from Romantic to Practical

    Cupid’s arrows are pointed squarely at the Target bull’s-eye this February as the retailer makes a big push for your Valentine’s business, from gifts to crafts to decor. No matter who you’re shopping for, chances are good you can find…

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    21 Smart Investments to Make in 2021

    With the coronavirus pandemic raging on, the outlook for 2021 remains uncertain. Many businesses are still shuttered and entire industries are struggling to stay afloat. But a vaccine is being…

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    Best Valentine’s Day Gifts From Amazon

    Valentine’s Day can be a sweet opportunity to show your special someone how much you care, but it can also come with a lot of pressure to pick the right…

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    Jerry Kronenberg

    Sexy, Sporty 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Offers Tons of Luxury Performance

    The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class packs all of the luxury and performance that Mercedes can muster into a sexy, sporty package. Perhaps that’s why Motor Trend recently named the model its…

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    18 Ways the Pandemic Changed Travel

    The coronavirus lockdown of 2020 “brought the global travel industry to a complete standstill,” battering a $9 trillion industry in ways few could have imagined, and it’s unlikely it will…

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    Beautiful Dog-Friendly Vacation Rentals Across America

    Not all dog-friendly vacation rentals are created equal — in fact, more often than not, pup-welcoming accommodations aren’t much to look at and don’t have great amenities. We don’t blame…

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    The States Where Most Americans Move After Packing a U-Haul

    While Americans spent 2020 holed up at home observing COVID-19 social distancing requirements, a quiet upheaval was taking place. Job losses and work-from-home orders meant that many Americans were suddenly…

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    A Month-by-Month Guide to Managing Your Money This Year

    A lot of New Year’s resolutions involve money and getting finances in shape — and if you made one of these promises to yourself this year or not, it’s not…

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    How the Pandemic Has Changed Divorce

    Like practically every other part of life, divorce has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The process, numbers, and in some cases even reasons for seeking divorce have changed. “Often…

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    How to Find RV Campsites at Wineries, Farms, and Other Fun Spots

    Sites like Airbnb and Vrbo have made it easy to find privately owned vacation rentals in pretty much any nook and cranny of the country. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if…

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    Freezer-Friendly Meals That Will Always Taste Fresh

    Some days you just want to open the freezer and find a delicious homemade dish ready to heat and eat. If you plan ahead, that can happen more often than…

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    15 Spices and Spice Blends That Will Make Almost Any Meal Better

    It’s easy to fall into a rhythm of cooking favorite and familiar dishes, but this doesn’t mean you can’t take them to new and exciting places. Spices and spice mixes…

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    27 Most Beautiful Bookstores Around the World

    If a book is “a dream that you hold in your hands,” a bookstore is like a palace of possible worlds you could fall into. Though not typically as ornate…