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pisaphotography/shutterstock 15 Iconic Business Leaders Inseparable From Their Brands
Some corporate titans achieve a level of celebrity that overshadows their status as business leaders. Through insatiable ambition, relentless hard work, brilliant innovation, or sheer force of personality, a select few of the most visible CEOs are so iconic that…
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Maya Kruchankova/shutterstock 18 Pros and Cons of Home Equity Loans
Home equity loans are back nearly a decade after the subprime mortgage crisis. Today homeowners have more equity to draw from, fewer are underwater, and banks are lending more responsibly to borrowers who are likely educated about smart ways to…
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Sorbis/shutterstock 20 Ways the Airline Industry Needs to Improve
Nearly every traveler who has been on an airplane has at least one or two airline horror stories to share. If not horror stories, a gripe or two about poor treatment by a particular airline, the cost of checking bags…
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SpeedKingz/shutterstock 15 Things You Should Never Buy Online
There is a lot to love about online shopping: saving time, better selection, quick access to reviews, and easy price comparison. Some items are always best bought via the web. Still, there are a handful of things that might be…
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Stuart Jenner/shutterstock 13 Ways Gen-Xers Can Get Better Returns on Their Money
Generation X is creeping closer to retirement, but are the “slackers” ready? Gen-Xers may have a lot of financial ground to make up for several reasons, including a late start in the workforce and brutal losses stemming from the dot-com…
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Monkey Business Images/shutterstock 18 Warning Signs to Watch Out for When Booking a Hotel
Securing a great hotel room for your vacation is a key part of the overall vacation experience. To truly enjoy your downtime, you should be bunking in accommodations that are clean, well-kept, within your budget and in an ideal location…
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shutterstock 15 Ways to Identify Fake and Useless Reviews
Whether they’re looking for a good restaurant or researching the best headphones, many people turn to online reviews. Trust in the masses is the mantra, and the average star rating…
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Courtesy of Cole Briggs You Can Now Take a Free Hot Air Balloon Ride Through Uber
Up, Up and Away Drawing nearly 750,000 attendees with over 500 hot air balloons decorating the sky each year, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a spectacle that needs to…
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Mayuree Moonhirun/shutterstock Best Laser Printers Under $200
Inkjets are the go-to choice for most consumers shopping for a personal printer. They’re often cheap and good for printing photos at home. But for students or small businesses that…
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Goodluz/shutterstock For Seniors: How to Decide When to Move From Your Home?
One of the toughest decisions older Americans can make is whether or not to leave their longtime home. While many experts recommend downsizing for financial and health reasons, the decision…
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Lucky Business/shutterstock 10 Ways to Show Appreciation for Your Awesome Boss
The hard work of bosses often goes unrecognized. These 10 thoughtful ways to express appreciation will make sure that’s corrected before a working relationship ends and someone retires or moves…
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Syda Productions/shutterstock 20 Low-Cost Desserts That Are Easy As Pie
After sweating over a whole meal, who has the time or energy to concoct a complex dessert? These delicious recipes use ingredients that are in ready supply at the grocery…
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Minerva Studio/shutterstock 12 New Rules for Retirement
For today’s retirees, the only constant is change. Psychologist George Schofield outlines just how different life over 50 can look these days in his book “How Do I Get There…
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Alliance/shutterstock 23 Creepy Halloween Party Treats
Halloween parties have come a long way since people tried to convince blindfolded guests that peeled grapes were eyeballs and a bowl of spaghetti was someone’s guts. Recipes for spooky…
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Susan Schmitz/shutterstock 15 Clever Halloween Costumes for Pets
Spending on Halloween costumes is set to hit $3.4 billion this year, according to an annual survey by the National Retail Federation, and 16 percent of consumers are itching to…
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10 Best Countries To Retire on A Budget
Americans increasingly are turning to overseas destinations in their search for affordable places to retire. The prospect of living comfortably for less and seeing more of the world pushes many…
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VGstockstudio/shutterstock 20 Easy Halloween Costumes for Couples on a Budget
When you and your significant other are looking to impress on Halloween but lack the budget to buy those expensive replica costumes, it’s time for some DIY magic. By using…
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Tobin C/shutterstock 26 Must-Try Recipes for Oreo Lovers
Oreos are almost universally loved, and have become so iconic that they’ve spawned a cookies and cream variation of practically every dessert treat in existence. By now we’ve probably all…
