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10 Alternative Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day
This year, with Feb. 14 falling on a Sunday, Valentine’s Day threatens to last the whole weekend. For the single guy or gal, Valentine’s Day can be full of loneliness and self-doubt. For couples, choices abound — from a romantic…
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10 Romantic Train Rides to Take With Your Valentine
Romanticizing train travel seems endemic in American culture. It’s hard to say exactly why, but riding the rails through gorgeous scenery could be an inspired way to reconnect with a partner. The 10 options here are inexpensive getaways for a…
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50 Tips for Raising Children on a Budget
Part of being a parent is setting boundaries and rules, and among the most important is the family budget. There are an endless number of expenses to factor in — everything from vacations to gifts to emergencies, not to mention…
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Brooklyn vs. Manhattan: Is the Outer Borough Still Cheaper?
BATTLE OF THE BOROUGHS The cost of living in Manhattan tops that of Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the Bronx — or so goes the traditional rap about New York City. But as Brooklyn continues drawing families and hip singles,…
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Follow the New Dietary Guidelines With 15 Dinners Under $15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released new dietary guidelines recently that recommend a “plate” filled with nutrient-dense whole grains, vegetables, and fruits and modest amounts of lean protein. The guidelines take aim at foods linked with obesity, heart disease, and…
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10 Cheap, Healthy Alternatives to Red and Processed Meat
Red meats, particularly processed varieties such as beef jerky, sausage, and hot dogs, are under fire following a World Health Organization report linking them to increased risk of cancer. Not surprisingly, both health experts and the latest dietary guidelines issued…
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10 Ways to Make Sure You’re Seeing the Lowest Price Online
Imagine that the price sticker on a store shelf could automatically change based on the price at another store, or who is walking by. That’s essentially what happens online: Retailers…
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20 Products and Services You Should Never Buy at Full Price
Money is often tight in January, when the holidays finally end and the bills come due. But for a variety of products and services, discounts are so easy to find…
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How to Save Up to 20 Percent By Using Bitcoin
By now, most people have heard of Bitcoin; the decentralized digital currency is all the rage among new-technology geeks. But anyone can use Bitcoin, and frugal consumers might want to…
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How Virtual Doctor Visits Can Save You Money
The last thing many people feel like doing when they’re sick is trying to squeeze into a doctor’s busy schedule and hoof it to the doctor’s office, where they are…
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10 Small Businesses to Start for Less Than $10,000
Ready to flex your entrepreneurial muscles and dive headfirst into your own small business? To identify a business opportunity with low start-up costs, look for a venture with minimal fixed…
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10 Reasons an Annuity May Be Right for Your Retirement
Annuities are part insurance product and part investment. In exchange for buying an annuity from an insurance company, the purchaser gets a guaranteed income stream or lump-sum payout later on.…
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What’s Really Covered by Homeowners Insurance — and What’s Not
Many homeowners buy insurance because they are forced by their mortgage lenders. Others choose to buy a policy to protect their assets. But not everyone understands what homeowners insurance does…
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National Dress Up Your Pet Day: 10 Ways to Doll Up Your Dog
Halloween is long over, but Jan. 14 is National Dress Up Your Pet Day and another chance to have some fun with Fido. This under-the-radar holiday gives the pet-obsessed an…
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10 Ways to Keep Your Pet Healthy and Happy for Less
Having a pet can be as costly as it is rewarding. Taking proper care of a pet doesn’t have to be expensive, however. There are ways to save on pet…
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10 Secrets to a Budget-Friendly Korean Beauty Routine
Facial skin takes the brunt of the elements — hot or cold, wet or dry — and is worth extra attention. South Korean skin care is known for an elaborate,…
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10 Ways to Save $100 or More in 10 Minutes or Less
Saving money often requires a lot of time and effort. In some cases, though, 10 minutes or less is all it takes to save $100 or more. Get a head…
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10 Steps to Paying Down Holiday Debt
The holiday season can bring a continuing avalanche of unwanted gifts, weight, and debt. Unlike the first two, debt and the associated effects of spending on such things as holiday…