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Don’t Fly Without These 10 Cheap Travel Accessories
Even with the chaos of the holidays dissipating, air travel is rarely hassle-free. It’s typically fraught with crowds and general unpleasantness. To make the experience more comfortable, carry these 10 cheap accessories on board every time you fly. THICK SOCKS…
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14 Costly Health Problems and How to Catch Them Early
A daunting medical diagnosis is bad enough, but the prospect of massive medical costs can also devastate family morale. Even with insurance, a high deductible and coinsurance can add up quickly. In some cases, early detection can help prevent both…
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10 Recipes for a Healthy Budget and a Healthy You in the New Year
With countless health-focused trends from juicing to organic to paleo, there’s no shortage of expensive alternatives to everyday food. Still, it’s possible to eat healthy and save money by stocking up on basic and flavorful recipes that leverage low-cost ingredients…
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Debbie Ann Powell/istockphoto Best Cheap Cruises
The sheer number and variety of cruises on the high seas afford plenty of opportunity for bargain hunters. There are dozens of cruise companies in operation worldwide and most offer travelers a choice of ship sizes, amenities, itineraries, and price…
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35 Great Hikes to Take in 2016
Follow through on a New Year’s resolution to get in shape and enjoy the outdoors by planning a few hikes in 2016. It’s cheaper and far more rewarding than toiling away in a gym or lazing away at a resort.…
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10 Holiday Shopping Hassles — and How to Avoid Them
The holiday season brings some good deals but also a slew of frustrations, which only intensify after weeks of trying to find the perfect gift or score the best price. Don’t just sit back and accept these annoyances. There are…
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20 Meals You Can Make for Under $5
Creating an entire meal for $5 can be a challenge, but with some smart planning it’s possible to eat well on a budget. Stock up on staples such as pasta…
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7 Ways to Give to Charity and Get a Tax Break for 2015
For many people, buying gifts for friends and family is just the start of holiday giving. The next step is to give to charities or individuals in need of aid.…
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10 Cheap Ways to Prep Your Home for a Winter Sale
Winter is the hardest time of the year to sell a home in most U.S. locales. “The spring housing market is considered busier than the winter market, but sometimes sellers…
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How to Get Cheap or Free Condoms
Not sure you want to see the words “cheap” or “free” and “condom” in the same sentence? Get over it. While a 36-pack of Trojans runs upward of $25 at…
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10 Defensive Shopping Tactics
One of the best ways to save money at the store is to be prepared. Especially during the holidays, it’s easy to be swept into a shopping frenzy –- the…
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10 Easy Ways to Give to Charity Without Spending an Extra Dime
The holiday season is upon us, and many are feeling the stress of shopping, cooking, entertaining, and other obligations. Charitable giving can weigh on the minds of people who want…
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50 Ways to Make Most of Holiday Shopping
Holiday shopping isn’t just the usual mall scene decked with boughs of holly; it’s a whole lot crazier. With many so things to buy and so many people crowding the…
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When the Stores Open for Black Friday 2015
Black Friday sales have kicked off earlier and earlier in recent years. The holiday creep has reached the early-morning hours of Thanksgiving Day, which might rightly be called Gray Thursday…
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Do Stores Price Match on Black Friday?
As shoppers line up and count down the hours before stores open on Black Friday (or on Thanksgiving, depending on the store), some will come prepared with ads — but…
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Dress for Less: Where to Rent Party Clothes
Ugly sweater parties aside, the holidays are filled with social outings that demand formal attire. But with wish lists in one hand and travel bills in the other, few people…
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10 Rock Climbing Gyms to Conquer Nationwide
Some indoor rock-climbing gyms cater to children celebrating birthday parties or company team-building retreats. Gyms for serious climbers can be much more exciting. Even the ones with the toughest routes…
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Hosting This Holiday? 18 Ways to Cut Stress and Spending
Holiday entertaining can be stressful — and expensive. Instead of slipping down that rabbit hole, try these 18 tips for saving money, time, and sanity without detracting from the event.…