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Monkey Business Images/shutterstock 20 Adventures for Thrill-Seeking Senior Travelers
For many, 70 is the new 50, and boomers who have been pushing the envelope — and themselves — since they were kids are not willing to stop just because they’re older. For these hardy souls, many adventures await. Some…
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ktaylorg/istockphoto How Much the Tooth Fairy Has Left Kids Over the Years
For generations, parents have been telling kids with wiggly teeth a tale that would be fairly disturbing if it were true. When a loose tooth finally drops, a mythical fairy sneaks into their house while they’re sleeping, takes the tooth…
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Instants/istockphoto 20 Ways Boomers Fritter Away Money in Retirement
Congratulations! After years of working and careful saving, you get to kick back and crack open that retirement nest egg. But don’t get too giddy just yet. Retirees still need to avoid plenty of financial pitfalls — like providing financial…
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Monkey Business Images/shutterstock 14 Small Home Projects That Can Help Seniors Age in Place
The aging process is rarely kind, and limits to mobility become more pronounced as the years pass. Still, more than two-thirds of adults age 50 and older would prefer to age in place — that is, remain independent in their…
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sergeyryzhov/istockphoto Best Grocery Savings This Week at Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, and More
Are you loyal to one particular grocery store, or do you prefer to shop around and find the best deal? Either way, chances are that you’re always looking for the lowest prices on your favorite items. We browsed the weekly…
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Yuri_Arcurs/istockphoto Rhinoceros Horn and 16 Other Bizarre Anti-Aging Treatments
Some people really do want to live forever. How else do you explain the $250 billion people paid in 2016 alone trying to make themselves appear forever young? But some treatments people are willing to try — and pay big…
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RapidEye/istockphoto 20 Tenant Horror Stories That Will Make You Never Want to Rent Again
Every landlord seems to have a horror story about problem tenants, but there’s a flip side to that coin: There are plenty of nightmare landlords out there, too. Some of…
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BrianAJackson/istockphoto The Best Places to Run in 30 of America’s Biggest Cities
Most of us know by now how regular exercise can provide a significant boost in physical and mental well-being, but motivating oneself to get up and out for a jog…
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sturti/istockphoto These 21 College Dorms Are Nicer Than Your House
Years ago, dorms were little more than a place to sleep with a bed and a desk. Today it’s all about housing, and some of that housing is spectacular. Amenities…
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Shebeko/shutterstock Cheers to Julia Child: 11 Recipes for Leftover Wine
One of the first celebrity chefs, Julia Child remains an icon of home cooking whose classic French recipes and legacy live on in the kitchens of her many followers. One…
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FGorgun/istockphoto 50 Most Popular Cars of the Past 50 Years
There may not be a perfect formula to know exactly what will make a car popular — as much as auto manufacturers might wish there was. But most of the…
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goldyrocks/istockphoto Sick of PB&J? Try These Easy and Creative School Lunch Ideas
These days, many children are exposed to fusion cuisine and multicultural dishes from a very young age. Packing something different from the typical brown-bag lunch is a fun way to…
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St. Olaf College/facebook.com 20 U.S. Colleges with the Best Dining Experiences
Campus food might not be a top priority when weighing college options, but it’s closely linked to the experience. After all, the right food can fuel both hungry minds and…
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pixdeluxe/istockphoto 38 Cheap Last-Minute Labor Day Destinations
It may be a well-known fact that holidays are a more expensive time to travel, but that doesn’t mean enjoying one last hurrah to close out summer is out of…
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LeoPatrizi/istockphoto 28 Regional Grocery Stores That Shoppers Love
Americans depend on supermarkets for everything from fresh produce and frozen dinners to outdoor equipment and pharmaceuticals. It’s important to find a store you can trust to consistently provide good…
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kali9/istockphoto The Biggest Health Hazards Facing Your Kids Today
From accidents and illnesses to injuries and infestations, the world can attack your kids in a million different ways. Since you can’t protect them from everything, your best bet is…
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Steve Debenport/istockphoto 15 Most Extravagant Preschools in America
To many families, preschool is a chance for tots to get used to a classroom setting, carry a cute backpack, and make some haphazard art projects. But that’s not always…
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SolStock/istockphotophoto 18 Lunch-Box Staples That Are Surprisingly Bad for Your Kids
Fruit roll-ups, granola bars, yogurt tubes and mac n’ cheese cups are just some of the food items marketed to children for lunchtime. Unfortunately, many foods aimed at kids are…
