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Airbnb 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 hosts for wanting to protect their properties, but we are…
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Kruck20/istockphoto 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 free to pick up and move wherever they wanted. And…
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golubovy/istockphoto 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 too late to plan for a fresh financial start. Whether…
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nurdanst/istockphoto 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 in a damaged marriage, there’s a straw that breaks the…
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Flavio Vallenari/istockphoto 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 the same were true for RV sites, especially given that RV…
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gbh007/istockphoto 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 not. Capitalize on a bit of downtime to create a…
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nitrub/istockphoto 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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©TripAdvisor 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…
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Airbnb Best Vacation Rentals for Seeing the Northern Lights
For many, a trip to see the Northern Lights is a major bucket-list item. Also called the aurora borealis, this spectacular natural light show only happens in the Northern Hemisphere…
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Jerry Kronenberg 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Can Handle Pretty Much Anything a Family Can Face
The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan comes with enough seating capacity, cargo space, and available features to handle pretty much any contingency a family might face on the road — from…
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mauinow1/istockphoto The End of Emotional-Support Animals? Every Major Airline’s Policy
The days of domestic air travelers bringing dogs, cats, rabbits, miniature horses, pot-bellied pigs, snakes, and the occasional peacock on board as emotional-support and therapy animals are done, according to…
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Airbnb The Coolest Mountain Hideaways You Can Rent Across America
Winter or summer, when the mountains are calling, we must go — and happily, the options for getting away are endless. There’s no need to settle on a run-of-the-mill cabin…
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Sundry Photography/istockphoto Cars That Cost More Used Than New
New cars lose value right after they’re driven off the lot, making buying used a wise choice in the eyes of most personal-finance gurus. But the pandemic has upended its…
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chuckcollier/istockphoto 12 Ways to Save on a Bathroom Makeover
Have a bathroom in need of a makeover? The average cost of a bathroom remodel ranged from around $5,500 to $15,000, according to HomeGuide, but can be higher or lower…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
