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    Pricey Ski Resorts and Where to Go Instead

    Big-name ski areas like Whistler and Vail are fantastic, storied places with a bevy of snow-covered runs — but they’re also fantastic places to drain your wallet. Skiing doesn’t have to be so expensive. By exploring other resorts as little…

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    15 Superfoods to Help You Eat Healthy This Winter

    Eating healthy can seem like a challenge in winter, with the absence of fresh fruits and vegetables and the cold weather encouraging cravings for baked goods and hearty fare. It’s important to look to goods that can be stored, including…

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    13 Restrictive Diets You Should Think Twice About Trying

    When it comes to diet, there is no one catch-all solution. These days, there are so many fads and extreme diets, some of which may work well for some people and not at all for others. The first and most…

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    18 National Parks You Have to Visit This Winter

    For many Americans, national parks are a staple of summer road trips, not winter getaways. But winter can be a perfect time to see the sites at many parks, when there are smaller crowds and unique cold-weather activities, and in…

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    15 Portion-Control Tools to Help Dieters Slim Down for Less

    A New Year’s resolution to lose weight and establish healthy habits may seem to demand a pricey diet plan. But there’s a simpler — and cheaper — approach: portion control. As portion sizes in America have increased over the past…

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    12 Cheap and Easy Winter Weekend Getaways

    More Americans are planning weekend getaways — last year it was 78 percent of respondents to a survey by car renter Enterprise, while 85 percent look forward to one this year. Americans see weekend trips as a way to forget…

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    17 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Awards Show Party

    For those of you planning to throw an Academy Awards party (or a soiree for the SAG Awards, Grammys, or Golden Globes), here’s how to roll out the red carpet…

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    14 Amazing Winter and Ice Festivals Around the World

    While many people loathe winter’s short days and freezing temperatures, true cold-weather warriors embrace the season. Across the world, festivals, contests, and celebrations are dedicated to the worship of snow…

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    25 Cheap Recipes for a Healthy You in the New Year

    With countless health-focused trends from juicing to eating organic, there’s no shortage of expensive alternatives to everyday food. Still, it’s possible to eat healthy and save money by stocking up…

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    10 Smart Ways to Make the Most of Your Holiday Bonus

    The holidays are especially joyous with an annual bonus from your employer. According to a recent survey by the consultancy Accounting Principals, 63 percent of surveyed companies are doling out…

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    15 Ways to Make the Most of a Gym Membership

    If joining a gym is on your to-do list for the new year, you’re far from alone. January is notorious for attracting new members hoping to keep their resolutions. If…

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    15 Companies That Had PR Nightmares in 2017

    In the age of social media, companies’ public relations headaches come in all shapes and sizes — a reality many airlines, for instance, have been grappling with in the past…

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    12 Frugal Home Remedies for Fighting the Common Cold

    As cold season settles in for the duration, visits to the doctor for fevers, coughs, and sore throats are commonplace. A particularly virulent cold can lead to missed work, health…

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    13 Delicious Pressure Cooker Recipes That Save Money and Time

    Pressure cookers have long been a favorite in American kitchens, and sales are on the upswing again, due in no small part to the Instant Pot craze. Pressure cookers cut…

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    The 17 Best New Year’s Eve Parties Around the World

    New Year’s Eve is one of the most exciting and colorful times to travel to a far-flung city, as it offers a unique glimpse into a foreign country’s cultural traditions…

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    Don’t Ski or Snowboard? These 20 Winter Resorts are Still Great Getaways

    Skiing is a big-time draw at many of the nation’s winter resorts, although not everyone is eager to hit the slopes. Fortunately, there are plenty of places where non-skiers can…

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    Forget the Holidays and Save

    Even whizzes at finding discounts can fail when faced with the winter holiday calls for gifts and seasonal items, the cost of travel to family and friends, holiday clothes, hosting…

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    12 Incredible Gingerbread House Displays That Are Worth a Trip

    For some, decorating gingerbread houses is a Christmas tradition, while others are content to simply admire the creativity of others. Either way, there’s no shortage of impressive holidays displays across…