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Vrbo Dallas Mansions You Can Book as Vacation Rentals
A pandemic-prompted remote-work trend has folks scouring the country for spacious, comfortable real estate, but with house prices at approximately stratospheric, the market favors the rich. There are ways, though, for the more fiscally limited to sample the dream, sans…
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stevegeer/istockphoto Chicago Mansions You Can Book as Vacation Rentals
Carl Sandburg famously called it “City of the Big Shoulders,” but there are plenty of big houses, too, from the stately mansions of the Gold Coast to expansive hipster homes on the Near West Side and sprawling suburban properties. Get…
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Vrbo Holiday Vacation Rentals for Families and Groups
Thinking of getting away with family and/or friends for the holidays? Now is the time to book — we’re seeing vacation rental properties get snatched up quickly already. If you’re already looking to late 2022 and beyond to plan a…
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infinityyy/istockphoto These Adorable Dogs Are Ready for Fall
There isn’t a lot that can make this lingering pandemic better, but pets sure do help, and sharing photos of those pets is one of the next best things we can think of to alleviate the effects of those daily…
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Lamaip/istockphoto The Best Mini Fridges for Every Need
From dorm rooms to offices, bedrooms to barrooms, the humble mini fridge has many homes. Models range in size from less than 1 cubic foot — just large enough to stash a six-pack of beverages or medication that requires refrigeration…
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Richard A McMillin / shutterstock 38 Best Affordable Fall Weekend Getaways in the U.S.
Fall is a wonderful time to squeeze in a weekend getaway that doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With insight from travel industry leaders at GoSeek, Travelzoo, and more, as well as our own research, we found enough appealing places…
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skynesher/istockphoto America’s Most Successful Employee-Owned Companies
Few business models are capable of bridging America’s wealth-disparity gap more effectively than worker buyouts. When employees own companies, or even large stakes in companies, it takes the wealth and…
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FGorgun/istockphoto Don’t Ever Fall for These Weight Loss Gimmicks
Losing weight requires both rock-solid commitment and a plan for reaching and maintaining that goal weight. There’s no shortage of weight-loss strategies out there, but the trick is finding one…
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The Ford Motor Company Why Ford Pickup Drivers Wouldn’t Be Caught Dead in a Chevy
Like the Yankees and Red Sox, Coke and Pepsi, Marvel and D.C., the Ford and Chevy rivalry is a generational affair that has no clear winner — but Ford aficionados…
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The Best Bean Bag Chairs For Every Budget
Since its introduction in 1968, the bean bag has come a long way. Nowadays you can order bean bags in all manner of shapes, sizes, colors, materials, and so on.…
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Amazon Pumpkin Spice-Flavored Products You’ll Want to Try — and Which Ones to Skip
Many people enjoy a pumpkin spice latte in a toast to autumn, and pumpkin pie is certainly a seasonal delight. Not long ago, those two things pretty much made up…
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Serghei Starus/istockphoto The Best Things to Buy in September
Put big-ticket items on the list of things to buy in September. With the first cool winds of fall come sales on major consumer products. Retailers are looking to clear…
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mediaphotos/istockphoto 44 Unhealthy Habits You Need to Rethink
Once you’ve developed a habit, engaging in it too often becomes a prerequisite for feeling good about yourself. Unfortunately, this applies to bad habits as well as good. Since it…
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Fun and Inspiring Gifts for Women Who Work Out
Worried about what kind of gift to give to a woman who’s always on the go, always has boundless energy, and always looks fit and fabulous? Don’t sweat it! These…
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MixMedia/istockphoto Celebrity Podcasts for Every Listener
Let’s be honest: Even if you love podcasts, there’s only so much time in the day and only so many shows you can hope to follow. Podcasts have become the…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Personal Loan
Whether for home improvement, debt consolidation, to get married, go on vacation, or a thousand other things, 19.4 million Americans had a personal loan in 2020, according to LendingTree. Regardless…
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sturti/istockphoto The Best YouTube Channels to Save Money on DIY Home Projects
One of the best things about YouTube is that it has given people the ability to learn almost anything they want to learn about home improvement. Whether it’s crafts, cooking,…
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KenWiedemann/istockphoto The Best Fall Festivals Across America
There’s nothing like a fall festival as a way to savor the season. Spend a few hours, make a full day trip, or even plan an entire weekend around the…
