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Kzenon/shutterstock 10 Ways to Save on School Supplies
The list of required school supplies varies by grade and school, but there are staples that nearly every child needs. With a few sharp tactics, shopping for school supplies can be less of a financial strain especially for those parents…
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George Rudy/shutterstock 13 Ways to Lower Your Rent
Rental prices aren’t set in stone, even in highly competitive markets, so elbow grease and negotiation skills can yield hefty savings. Just ask Davis Nguyen, an associate at the management consulting firm Bain & Co. in San Francisco, one of…
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canovass/shutterstock 20 Cheap and Easy Cheesecake Recipes
Is it cake? Is it pie? Who cares? Find a savory escape with the cool, creamy taste of cheesecake. This selection of recipes — including a few spins on classic ingredients — will save dessert lovers from pricier options at…
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wavebreakmedia/shutterstock 11 Exercises to Improve Your Sex Life
For a little extra motivation to exercise, consider focusing on moves that up your game in bed, enhancing the experience for you and a partner. Incorporating some into a workout routine opens up a menu of fun positions that could…
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Valentyn Volkov/shutterstock 40 Wines From Online Merchants Costing $20 or Less
Wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good, though finding high-quality cheap wine can be challenging. Large online retailers such as Wine.com and Amazon offer good prices by buying in large lots from producers and sellers and getting the…
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Monkey Business Images/shutterstock 10 Gadgets to Make Your Child a Star This School Year
Back-to-school shopping these days doesn’t stop at a new wardrobe, a new lunchbox, and a list of supplies. Kids also demand new technology, some of which is essential for keeping up with the rest of the class. Other electronics enhance…
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AdaCo/shutterstock 16 Best Small Cruises From Around the World
With their crowds, restaurants, shopping, nightclubs, and even skydiving, big cruises are like being on a floating city, and the ensuing lines and battles over poolside chairs can be a…
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Iakov Filimonov/shutterstock 12 Cheap and Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes for Summer
Slow cookers offer busy people a simple way to enjoy a home-cooked meal. Being able to throw everything into one pot, press a button, and walk away saves time and…
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Monkey Business Images/shutterstock 14 Cheap and Easy Summer Meals
Warm weather calls for light, fresh meals that manage to be filling, tasty, and cheap at the same time. Cutting food costs will leave more funds for fun summer concerts.…
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Africa Studio/shutterstock 17 Essential Items That Your Pantry is Missing
A well-stocked pantry full of unique ingredients will help keep grocery lists short and make meal planning easier. Learn a few dishes using these pantry staples, and it’ll be easy…
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Monkey Business Images/shutterstock 14 Tips for Downsizing Your Parents’ Home on a Budget
As seniors move from a house to an apartment, a condo in a senior community, or to an assisted-living or long-term care facility, the downsizing demands divestment of a lifetime’s…
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Sean Locke Photography/shutterstock How to Furnish a Dorm Room on a Budget
After paying for books, not to mention school itself, there isn’t much left over for dorm room decor. But consider this a lesson in practicality: Once May rolls around, everything…
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Pets.com Sock Puppet at the CHM by Don DeBold (CC BY) 25 Companies That Flopped After Going Public
If there’s one thing we can learn from watching the annual parade of initial public offerings (IPOs), it’s that a good opening day is no guarantee of success. After all…
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rene r./Yelp The 25 Best Tubing Destinations in America
Looking for an offbeat way to cool off this summer? Aside from the usual pools, waterparks, and swimming holes, give river tubing a try. It’s a relaxing way to enjoy…
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Photographee.eu/shutterstock 61 Must-Have Items to Spruce Up Your Patio for Under $300
Sunny summer weather means more outdoor entertaining, which also means your old weathered patio furniture could probably use a makeover. It’s surprisingly easy to furnish a big backyard or apartment…
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oneinchpunch/shutterstock 13 Ways to Live Like a Millionaire for a Day
There are plenty of ways average people can experience what it’s like to be among the planet’s millionaires and billionaires — thanks in large part to the sharing economy, ecommerce,…
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Roman Sigaev/shutterstock How to Tip When You’re Traveling Abroad
When jetting off to a foreign country, there are so many details to remember: your passport, your credit cards and their travel perks, and confirmation numbers for important reservations. But,…
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FamVeld/shutterstock 22 Splash Pads and Spray Parks That Kids Will Love
One way to cope with summer heat and a houseful of bored kids is to visit a local park with water features. Many splash pads and water-themed parks are free,…