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Syda Productions/shutterstock Skip the Turkey: 10 Great Getaways for Thanksgiving Weekend
With a bitter presidential race dividing friends and families, celebrating Thanksgiving with loved ones may not be the fun-filled occasion of years past. Or perhaps it’s never been a favorite holiday, given all the cooking, cleanup, and family dysfunction. Whatever…
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Alliance/shutterstock The Early Bird’s Guide to Holiday Shopping
Millions of consumers have started shopping for the holidays, even as many decry the seemingly ever-earlier appearance of holiday displays and promotions. A recent survey by CreditCards.com shows that 34 million Americans have already begun Christmas shopping, and 1 million…
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Alliance/shutterstock 10 Ways People Waste Money When the Weather Turns Cold
Cold and messy winter weather can cause consumers to overspend in some predictable ways. Some people come home to a freezing house and crank up the heat. Others take a forlorn look at an empty fridge, then at the snow-covered…
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Tyler Olson/shutterstock How to Fly for Less This Holiday Season
A few classic frugal “rules” get thrown out the window when it comes to booking holiday flights. Ticket prices often revolve around the holiday, regardless of the day of the week, for example. Here are some of the best holiday…
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OlegDoroshin/shutterstock 10 Mustache Accessories Under $12 to Celebrate Movember
November is the hairiest month of the year, thanks to Movember, the popular campaign for men’s health. Since the first Movember mustaches sprouted in Australia in 2003, more than 5 million people worldwide have taken part, according to the Movember…
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Africa Studio/shutterstock 10 Hidden Ways Elections Cost Americans Big Time
There is no shortage of reporting on the vast amounts of money candidates raise and spend during campaigns, including the enormous sums poured into elections by corporations, unions, special interest groups, and wealthy donors. But another, less heavily publicized source…
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Carsten Reisinger/shutterstock How a Trump or Clinton Presidency Could Affect Your Wallet
When running for president, candidates make lofty promises about the things they’ll accomplish if elected. Our system of government intentionally makes it difficult for presidents to accomplish much on their…
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Chris Curtis/shutterstock Pricier Than Champagne: 10 Ways to Cut the Cost of Printer Ink
Printer ink is so expensive that it sometimes costs more per ounce than fine Champagne or imported caviar. For students, small business owners, and anyone else who needs to frequently…
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ValeStock/shutterstock Is Black Friday the Best Time to Buy the Year’s Most Coveted Toys?
Prices for this year’s top toys — including classic brands and new dolls, electronics, and Star Wars merchandise — seem clustered in the $35 to $70 range, and the cost…
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wavebreakmedia/shutterstock 11 Things You Need to Know Before Leasing a Brand New Car
Leasing a vehicle can be an attractive option for drivers who want a brand new car with a low down payment and small monthly installments. Although a leaseholder (called a…
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Syda Productions/shutterstock 11 Trips That Will Obliterate Your Fitbit Step Goals
Staying fit and healthy while traveling can be a challenge. Travelers in a hurry to get from one place to another tend to grab fast, unhealthy food wherever they can,…
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FabrikaSimf/shutterstock Best All-in-One Printers Under $100
All-in-one printers, also known as multifunction printers, offer lots of versatility for consumers and home office users. Budget printers are quite capable of producing professional-looking documents, even with full-color graphics,…
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279photo Studio/shutterstock Don’t Miss Out on These 37 Credit and Debit Card Perks
On top of the cash-back or travel rewards programs most people know about, some credit and debit cards offer lesser-known — but potentially very valuable — perks. The specifics can…
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Bozena Fulawka/shutterstock Beyond Pie: 16 Ways to Cook or Bake With Pumpkin
Pumpkin flavors everything at this time of year, from beer to coffee. So take advantage of the bounty — and forget about pie. Pumpkin, though distinctive in flavor, is fairly…
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Bogdan Sonjachnyj/shutterstock 16 Public Buildings You Have to See Inside
The mental images conjured by the words “government building” likely involve tedious obligations such as jury duty, traffic court, and paying property taxes. Here’s a list designed to turn that…
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Jonathan Weiss/shutterstock How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Latte: 10 Recipes to Try at Home
Since Starbucks introduced the pumpkin spice latte in 2003, the coffee chain has sold more than 200 million of the drinks, Forbes reported last fall, estimating seasonal sales at more…
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gpointstudio/shutterstock 27 Cheap and Clever DIY Costumes for Adults and Kids
Some enthusiasts spend a good chunk of the year planning the perfect Halloween costume that expertly straddles the line between clever and spooky. Others desperately search for something they can…
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DenisNata/shutterstock 10 Cool, Creepy, and Cheap Halloween Makeup Tricks
It’s easy to overspend on an elaborate costume at Halloween. Instead of stocking up on specialized Halloween makeup at a pop-up costume shop, head to the drugstore — or to…