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RomanOkopny/istockphoto 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 few years. Whether their troubles stemmed from full-fledged corporate malfeasance,…
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Subbotina Anna/shutterstock 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 insurance copays, and other out-of-pocket expenses. But don’t give in…
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Carlos Restrepo/shutterstock 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 cooking time exponentially, making dishes that would normally take hours…
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winhorse/istockphoto 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 for the annual celebration. While most major cities offer fireworks…
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pixdeluxe/istockphoto Weekend Getaways: Best Budget Destinations of 2017
A weekend getaway can be an ideal way for busy couples and families to reconnect, recharge, and relax. From ski slopes to beaches to iconic towns waiting to be explored, the destinations Cheapism has featured this year offer something for…
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The World in HDR/shutterstock 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 have fun, too. Whether you need a ski resort with…
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tacojim/istockphoto 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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SergeBertasiusPhotography/shutterstock 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…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto 10 Simple Tips for Taking Better Family Photos
Family photos are not cheap, and costs can creep much higher depending on the photographer, their experience level, number of photos, and length of the shoot. That feels worse when…
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tap10/istockphoto 13 Holiday Hassles You Can Outsource
During the holidays, to-do lists explode at a rate that can make enjoying the season seem downright impossible. But it doesn’t have to be that way: Others are ready and…
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dimbar76/shutterstock 18 Festive Cities with Epic Christmas Celebrations
While there’s much to be said for a quiet Christmas at home, there are also unforgettable holiday memories to be made when exploring a far-flung city over the holiday, particularly…
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StockLite/shutterstock The Best Selling Craft Beer in Every State
Over the past decade, the craft beer scene in the U.S. has exploded, offering beer lovers across the country plenty of excellent drinking options. To find the top brews in…
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Goodluz/istockphoto 9 Caribbean Destinations to Visit This Winter (and 7 to Wait On)
The Caribbean was walloped by strong hurricanes this year, spooking many would-be visitors. According to the airfare search engine Fareness, searches for Caribbean destinations fell almost one-third while hurricane season…
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Mariyana M/shutterstock 24 Top Wines for $10 or Less
Wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good. In blind tastings, people often prefer mid-priced wines to stuffy, hard-to-appreciate premium-priced wines. Certainly spending a lot of money on a…
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blauderwal/istockphoto Unicorn Frappuccinos to Chipotle Queso: The Best and Worst Menu Items of 2017
There’s a problem all restaurants eventually face: How to create new, delicious dishes without damaging the brand and alienating existing customers? Sometimes the answer is a thoughtful tweak to a…
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Africa Studio/shutterstock Everything You Need to Decorate for Christmas on the Cheap
The holiday season comes with lots of pressure to turn homes and yards into winter wonderlands. Whether the motivation is prepping for the big family gathering or keeping up with…
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Lean Into the Holidays With These 24 Healthy and Cheap Recipes
Ah, the holiday season: a time for weight gain and money loss. But it doesn’t have to be that way. These 24 cheap and healthy recipes keep costs and calories…
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andresr/istockphoto 25 Gifts to Give Yourself This Holiday Season
Self care is not only one of the biggest current trends, it’s also genuinely important. The holidays can leave people feeling depleted emotionally, financially, and physically, so giving back to…