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StepanPopov/shutterstock 15 Contracts That Can Be Painful to Cancel and How to Get Out of Them
Companies make it very easy for consumers to start using their services — by offering a free trial or requiring only a brief online form. Canceling is often more difficult. As many consumers know all too well, trying to end…
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How to Be in a Wedding Party Without Going Broke
For the members of a wedding party, the obligations go well beyond the event itself. There are pre-wedding celebrations, from the engagement party to the shower to cake tastings, and destination bachelor/bachelorette parties are increasingly in vogue — not to…
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11 Rooms With a View for Less Than $150 a Night
Booking a deluxe room in a 5-star hotel isn’t the only way to get accommodation with an oceanside vista or skyline panorama out the window. These hotels, bed and breakfasts, apartments, and house rentals have delightful views and rates under…
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How to Avoid Long Lines at 14 Busy Places, From Costco to Disney
Few things in life are as frustrating as dealing with crowds. Long lines clog up grocery stores, amusement parks, museums, and more, but there are ways to get around them and stop wasting valuable time. Here are the best times…
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19 Free or Cheap Things to Do in Charleston
A magnetic town for tourists with better prices than many other Eastern Seaboard destinations, Charleston, South Carolina, offers plenty of ways for families, couples, and singles to take a nice vacation on a modest budget. These free or cheap things…
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11 Ways to Get the Most Out of Cheap Cuts of Meat
Whether you’re planning a Memorial Day cookout or celebrating National Barbecue Month, don’t assume there’s a tradeoff between a flush wallet and a juicy cut of meat. There are plenty of tricks for extracting maximum flavor and texture out of…
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14 Ways to Earn Discounts and Free Money for Working Out
If maintaining good health and fitness isn’t reward enough for staying active, sometimes a financial incentive can be even more powerful. Sure, exercising regularly may save money on health-care costs…
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How Home Brewing Can Save More Than 50% on Craft Beer
From barbecues to happy hours to the big game, beer is the world’s most consumed alcoholic beverage. So many beer enthusiasts now brew their own that May 4 is celebrated…
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Enough With the Stuffing: 10 Ways to Use Stale Bread
A staple for many cultures dating back thousands of years, bread is still one of the most beloved foodstuffs. As with any food staple, cooks have devised ways to use…
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10 Free Educational Sites to Try Before Hiring a Tutor
In a landscape of rising tuition costs and long school supply lists, online tutoring is one area where an investment in a child’s education doesn’t have to cost a cent.…
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14 Memorable and Challenging Multi-Day Hiking Trips
National and state parks in the U.S. offer some of the most rewarding hikes and camping to be found anywhere. Pristine nature is abundant, and for the cost of a…
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12 Celebrities Who Shop at Walmart, Target, and Costco
Big-box retailers offer low prices, convenient locations, and a wide variety of merchandise. So perhaps it’s no wonder that people from all walks of life frequent the stores, no matter…
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Is Homemade Salad Dressing Cheaper Than Store-Bought?
Buying salad dressing off the shelf at the grocery store seems like a time-saver, but making it at home really doesn’t require much time or effort. Salad dressing can easily…
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16 Quick, Easy Side Dishes for Summer Parties
Summer is the season to host rooftop parties and backyard barbecues. Rather than shy away from feeding big groups because of the expense, try some quick and easy dishes made…
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12 Tips for Building a Tiny Home You’ll Love
Downsizing is growing among people seeking to decrease their environmental footprint and declutter their lives. Enter tiny houses. Beyond simplifying lifestyles, the tiny house movement seeks to curb overcrowding, overconsumption,…
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7 Cheap, Filling Dinners for Every Day of the Week
To keep dinners cheap and easy, start by selecting a few staples, such as eggs, cheese, noodles, and bread, that can be used in many different ways. Then plan dinners…
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10 Tips for Packing a Budget-Friendly Picnic
With the warmer spring weather comes ample opportunity for picnics, starting with National Picnic Day on April 23. Good food and a few inexpensive supplies are all it takes to…
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10 Cheap Places to Stay Near Major National Parks
It’s National Park Week, celebrated with free entrance to all national parks through April 24. But the parks can be an inexpensive vacation destination no matter what the time of…
