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5 second Studio/shutterstock How to Get to Know Your Neighbors When You Move
Each year, millions of people move to a new community. While immersing yourself in new surroundings may not trump unpacking and setting up a home, there are reasons to make it a priority. Community ties help ease the transition, and…
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VladTeodor/istockphoto “Need Wi-Fi? Passwords for Every Major Airport Around the World”
WHY FLY WITHOUT WIFI? Being stuck in an airport is bad enough. Being stuck with no Wi-Fi is just this side of intolerable. The good news is, you can connect in most of the world’s busiest airports without paying a…
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UberImages/istockphoto 16 Best Places for Free Wi-Fi Across the U.S.
If youre pouring coffee, serving food, or running a store in today’s world, you can’t be a Wi-Fi dead zone. For stores and restaurants in the U.S. and around the world, offering free Wi-Fi is just good business — but…
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Courtesy of wikimedia.org 12 Cars That Cost More Than $1 Million
If your auto lease is almost up and you’re willing to write a check with two commas in it, this is an exciting time to go shopping for a new car. From impossibly fast hypercars to fully electric prototypes of…
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NCHANT/istockphoto 25 of the Most Exclusive Bars and Restaurants in America
Private clubs are the last line of bar and restaurant exclusivity. Speakeasies just aren’t the same without the threat of prohibition, and anybody with internet access can figure out there’s a hidden door in the phone booth of that hot…
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kzenon/istockphoto Best Oktoberfests Across America
Not everyone has the time and money to travel to Munich for the annual tradition of Oktoberfest. But you don’t need to book a flight to Germany to celebrate one of fall’s most epic celebrations. Here are some of the…
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RyanJLane/istockphoto These Are Some of the Nicest Neighbors Ever
There’s certainly no shortage of bad neighbors, which makes a great neighborhood filled with helpful, friendly neighbors an absolute gift. Good neighbors look out for each other and offer true…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto 12 Alternatives to Traditional Retirement Communities
Considering whether a retirement community is right for you demands a lot of thought about costs, safety, privacy, and more. But what if you long to settle in a spot…
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travelview/istockphoto 25 College Scholarships That Are Easy to Apply For
College in the U.S. can be expensive, and applying for college scholarships is no easy task. The process often requires some combination of lengthy essays, documentation of academic achievement, and…
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kali9/istockphoto Most Prestigious Retirement Community in Every State
Picture the typical retirement community. The images that come to mind probably don’t involve 5-star dining, your own kayak by a private lake, chauffeured trips to the opera, or doing…
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Walmart 13 Ways Walmart’s Grocery Services Are Competing with Amazon
Amazon bought Whole Foods last year for $13.7 billion. One of the company’s first moves was to provide a heap of discounts to Prime members who shop there and offer…
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sturti/istockphoto 20 Cheap Anti-Aging Products That Reviewers Swear By
Plenty of products claim to minimize wrinkles, dry skin, dark spots, and other not-so-sweet side effects of aging. But many also come with eye-popping price tags that make an anti-aging…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto 10 Years After the Crash: What You Need to Know About Buying a Home Now
It’s been a decade since the Great Recession, triggered by the subprime mortgage crisis and lax lending standards. After the economic downturn during which many people lost their homes, the…
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Courtesy of wikimedia.org 11 of Jackie Kennedy’s Most Stunning Looks
Jackie Kennedy Onassis was an American style icon, and Americans everywhere will remember her graceful elegance, dedication to arts and culture, and keen eye for fashion. Whether it was her…
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Orbon Alija/istockphoto The Least and Most Wheelchair-Friendly Cities for Public Transportation
Public transportation can be difficult to navigate even when you’re perfectly able. If you aren’t, it can be yet another obstacle to overcome. In cities where the public transportation system…
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ChristopherBernard/istockphoto 10 Signs Your Kid Isn’t Getting Enough Sleep
The days are getting shorter, school is back in session, and your child is cranky, clingy, emotional, and sluggish. Sleep — or lack of it — could be an issue,…
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Steve Debenport/istockphoto 25 Changes Schools Are Making to Improve Student Health
School routines are returning after summer’s end, but schools are shaking things up to improve student health. From the lunchroom to the gym and from the classroom to the hallways,…
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Boyloso/istockphoto 19 Holiday Destinations to Visit Now
Traveling during the height of the winter holidays can be a pricey undertaking. It’s no secret that when demand is high, prices spike, making Christmas and New Year’s among the…
