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Mlenny/istockphoto Breathtaking Photos of the Earth’s Most Remote and Unexplored Places
Earth Day might have passed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do a little armchair traveling while appreciating some of our planet’s more isolated and undeveloped places. From the northern reaches of Greenland to the depths of the South Atlantic…
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Zillow Beautiful Homes for Sale With Detached Guest Houses
There are many reasons you may be looking for a home with a detached guest house. You may intend to rent it out for extra income. You may anticipate a parent, child, or other family member needing it. Or maybe…
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Hotels.com Amazing Hotel Pools Across America
Some folks like to go, go, go while they’re vacationing. Others enjoy lounging a bit — maybe ordering room service and taking a swim in the hotel pool. If you’re the latter, you’ll love these hotel pools across the country…
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Robert Way/istockphoto These Are the Most Reputable Companies, According to Boomers
Which companies do you hold in highest esteem? It may depend on your age. RepTrak, which gathers data to help companies understand how consumers perceive them, has released its annual list of the world’s 100 most reputable companies. It also…
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OntheRunPhoto/istockphoto Chain Restaurants That Are Closing Locations — and Which Ones Could Be Next
The pandemic has touched off another sad chapter in the retail apocalypse, with big-name stores filing for bankruptcy at an unprecedented clip. Chain restaurants and cafes, though generally in better shape than their independent counterparts, are joining the chaos. Some…
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luvemakphoto/istockphoto Money Pits: 15 Expensive Problems of Old Homes
Historic or older homes can bring a lot of charm and details that aren’t available in the standard look of a new build. But they also may come with years of delayed or ignored maintenance hiding under the surface. While…
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Lisovskaya/istockphoto Best Hole-in-the-Wall Indian Restaurant in Every State
Sometimes the most unassuming joints hold the biggest secrets, and it’s a given that if a restaurant has been around for decades, there’s a good reason. We looked to recommendations…
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Mike Marsland / Contributor / WireImage / Getty Images CC The Best TV Shows Starring Boomers
As a group, baby boomers — people born between 1946 and 1964 and who are now between 57 and 75 years old — have been a dominant force when it…
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baona/istockphoto Best Cheap Walking Shoes
Even if you don’t walk for exercise, the right walking shoes can make all the difference if you’re on your feet for long hours at work or walking all day…
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Zillow Sleek and Stylish Midcentury Modern Homes for Sale Across America
You don’t have to be a “Mad Men” fanatic to appreciate the clean lines and timeless style of midcentury modern architecture and design. If you were lucky, you might have…
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egon69/istockphoto The Best Weed Eaters
String trimmers specialize in cutting grass and weeds where a lawn mower won’t do. They’re perhaps better known as weed eaters, after the company that pioneered the tool in the…
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kali9/istockphoto 18 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Repair to Save Money
While you may be willing to take on DIY projects around the house, you may not realize how many of them you’re overlooking when it comes to fixing purchases you’ve…
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CrossCurrent C./Yelp In Full Bloom: Gorgeous Botanical Gardens in All 50 States
A garden in bloom is a picnic for the senses, and an escape from the hustle of daily life — and some are open during the pandemic, though with mask…
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sturti/istockphoto Cheap Flower Delivery: Local Florists vs. ProFlowers vs. 1-800-Flowers vs. FTD
In This Article: Looking to send flowers to a loved one that are both beautiful and affordable? We set out to determine the best place for cheap flower delivery by…
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Dean Mitchell/istockphoto Most and Least Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
Tax season takes a bigger bite out of retirement in some states than in others. Several states don’t have their own income tax, but retirees also need to consider sales…
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AleksandarNakic/istockphoto 13 Little Home Improvement Projects That Make a Big Impact
You don’t need to spend a fortune to give your home a facelift that will add value and give it a fresh new look. These simple projects for the kitchen,…
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News/Getty Images North America 24 Walmart Brand Products That Shoppers Love
Walmart isn’t as noted as Target for its store brands, but the nation’s largest retailer has been making a concerted effort to refine and invest in its own labels. Luckily…
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JohnnyGreig/istockphoto 25 Undervalued Jobs That We Appreciate Now More Than Ever
There’s honor in an honest day’s work, but honor doesn’t pay the bills. Sadly, workers filling service-oriented jobs in fields like food preparation, childcare, and even emergency medicine — some…
