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wavebreakmedia/shutterstock 14 Best Budget Cameras for Every Skill Level
Smartphones are good enough at snapping selfies for sharing on social media. But for images worthy of preserving for posterity, a dedicated camera remains a smart purchase. Not only can most take better pictures than the average phone, some can…
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JackVandenHeuvel/istockphoto 20 Free Adventures at National Parks
Budget-conscious travelers love national parks, but many don’t realize how many free, unique activities they offer — beyond brief ranger-led talks or walks. These 20 enticing adventures give a taste of what’s possible at no cost during your next national…
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Irmelamela/shutterstock How to Pair 12 Beers With Food
If you’re at a fancy restaurant and want to order a nice wine to pair with your entree, you consult the sommelier. But what if you want a beer instead? It might not enjoy the high status that wine has…
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Hiraman/istockphoto 15 Best U.S. Cities for a Destination Wedding on a Budget
A destination wedding needn’t cost a fortune or involve a flight halfway around the globe. Plenty of U.S. cities provide memorable, budget-friendly wedding settings, from beaches to historic mansions. To come up with 15 top choices, we scoured multiple lists…
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Stokkete/shutterstock 10 Ways Taxes Might Affect Your Relationship
Death and taxes are not the only inevitabilities in life. Sooner or later, most people will also fall in love. How that overlaps with personal finance is explored in a comedy film released this month, “Love & Taxes” — called…
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BluIz60/shutterstock 19 Great Cities for Food Trucks
Food trucks have gone gourmet, sparking a deliciously affordable culinary nationwide trend. The trucks’ lower expenses mean foodies can usually sample gourmet flavors with international influences for less than in a sit-down restaurant. But the foodies in these 19 cities…
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EmirMemedovski/istockphoto 18 Places to Buy Glasses Online for Less
With the cost of new frames and lenses often reaching well into the triple digits, the prospect of buying prescription eyeglasses leaves many wearers quaking. Enter online providers, which have…
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ptnphoto/shutterstock 20 Things You Probably Don’t Want for Free
Let’s say you win a free vacation, but then everything goes wrong: The company booked the wrong flight. The hotel doesn’t have the reservations. And the destination itself turns out…
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Thinglass/shutterstock 10 Ways Shopping Local Can Save You Money
Today’s “buy local” movement persists in spite of the popularity of online shopping hubs. While it’s convenient to order everything including the kitchen sink from your computer or phone, there…
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Maridav/shutterstock 30 Gorgeous Spots for Spring Hiking and Camping on a Budget
Spring is in the air, and campers and hikers around the country are ready to get outside to enjoy the many national and state parks the country has to offer.…
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Sean Locke Photography/shutterstock 16 Pros and Cons to Weigh Before Selling a Home by Owner
Selling a home is a major deal. It’s the single largest asset many people have, and a sale usually involves a real estate agent. But some sellers go it alone…
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Sid Gold’s Request Room/Yelp 33 Places Where Dinner Is the Show
It’s almost always cheaper to prepare a meal at home than eat out, but there are ways to making eating out worth your while. Whether at a bricks-and-mortar restaurant or…
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phive/shutterstock 20 Famous and Unforgettable Festivals to See in India
India dates back five millennia and is the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, so of course it plays host to some unparalleled religious festivals — opportunities to see…
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wavebreakmedia/shutterstock 20 Fitness Accessories Under $25 to Supercharge Your Workout
Whether you’re a gym junkie or prefer to work out at home, you need some equipment to stay in tip-top shape. While weight sets and cardio machines are fairly expensive,…
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Ariwasabi/shutterstock 15 Tips to Make Technology Last Beyond the Warranty
Investing in laptops, tablets, and smartphones is a necessary evil, so it’s frustrating when pricey technology needs an upgrade every couple years — which is about how long most Americans…
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wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock 23 Alternative College Scholarships That Don’t Require a High GPA
Every scholarship winner has perfect grades, is a top athlete, or had a particularly hard upbringing, right? Wrong. While many scholarships have stiff eligibility requirements, almost every high school or…
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MarkMalleson/istockphoto 14 Budget-Friendly Places for Whale Watching on the West Coast
For many communities on the West Coast, whale-watching season is a big deal. It’s celebrated with festivals, lectures, and, of course, countless whale-watching cruises. While some of the cruises can…
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Karen Roach/Shutterstock 20 Secrets to Long-Term Health and Wealth
If you didn’t realize there was a connection between a healthy bank account and healthy body, join the club — or read “Age-Proof: Living Longer Without Running out of Money…