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Visit Rolla Where to Celebrate the First Day of Summer in All 50 States
The summer solstice, which occurs the third week in June, marks the official start of summer in the northern hemisphere. It’s also the longest day of the year. Take advantage of the extra daylight by heading outdoors to enjoy one…
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Kristen Prahl/istockphoto 18 Easy, Patriotic Foods to Bring to a Fourth of July Party
America’s birthday, Independence Day, July Fourth. Whatever you call it, this is a day for fun, fireworks, and low-key cookouts based on recipes — from appetizers through the night’s final toast to America — that are cheap and easy to…
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BigNazik/istockphoto 15 Money-Saving Tips for Owning a Cat
Cats are largely independent animals but count on their human caretakers for nourishment, shelter, care, and attention. Although cheaper to own than many other types of pets, the lifetime cost of responsible cat ownership — an average 15 years —…
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Kids Eat Free Deals: Restaurants Food Deals for Children
Save money and skip cooking with these restaurants offering free kids meals — find family-friendly dining deals near you today.
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AMR Image/istockphoto 11 Tips for Finding Last-Minute Summer Travel Deals
Scurrying to find deals on last-minute summer travel? As many bargain hunters can tell you, waiting until shortly before your intended departure can yield big savings. Here are 10 tips for landing an eleventh-hour bargain on summer travel. Related: Where to…
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dramalens/istockphoto 10 Look-Alike Handbags for Summer Style
The right bag can make or break an outfit, but carrying a clutch that slays shouldn’t slay your budget. From boxy to bucket shapes, and soft leather to chain-mail textures, check out the handbag trends heating up along with the…
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SolStock/istockphoto 45 Everyday Freebies You Can Get Without Spending a Dime
Freebies aren’t just for birthdays. Discover dozens of everyday items and services you can get for free, simply by showing up or signing up.
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Busch Gardens 14 Theme Park Rides Opening This Summer — and a Few That Have Closed Forever
Every year, amusement parks unveil new attractions to give their loyal fans new thrills. For people with annual passes who go several times a year, that means they can always…
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Vrbo 25 Last-Minute Vacation Rentals for a Fourth of July Getaway
You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a fabulous Fourth of July getaway. In many places, it’s still possible to find accommodations well under $200 per night for…
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gorodenkoff/istockphoto The Top 10 Causes of Death for Men and How to Protect Yourself
Changes in health are hard to anticipate. The best anyone can do is to take care of their body and prepare for the worst, but the Centers for Disease Control…
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sturti/istockphoto Can Employment Agencies Actually Help New Grads Land a Job?
Landing a job after graduating from college can be daunting regardless of your major or how cheap your location might be. College doesn’t necessarily prepare students to write a professional…
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ogichobanov/istockphoto How Finding a Job Has Changed in the Past 50 Years
The rise of the Internet and professional networking sites such as LinkedIn have had a profound impact on the job search process, as have a variety of leaps in modern…
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baona/istockphoto 10 Ways to Shape Up for Summer Without the Gym
As warm weather arrives, most of us start wearing lighter clothes that leave our bodies exposed in all their lumpy, wintery glory. Gym workouts and personal trainers are great for…
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LightFieldStudios/istockphoto How Moving Can Actually Make You Money
Moving sales are great for bargain hunters, typically not so much for people holding the sale, who might be less interested in profit than in cutting down on how much…
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martin-dm/istockphoto Which Car Rental Company Is the Cheapest?
In This Article: Car Rental Price Comparison: National vs Budget vs Hertz vs Enterprise vs Everyone Else How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Car? Things to Know Before…
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Image Source/Getty Images 17 Things to Look for When Hunting for a Home Online
An explosion of real-estate websites has made it easier than ever to shop for a new home without ever leaving yours. Still, while having so much information at your fingertips…
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USATriathlon/facebook.com 16 Seniors Who Are in Better Shape Than You
We expect a professional runner, a swimmer or a gymnast to be in better shape than us. But what about otherwise average seniors? These 16 seniors transform the way we…
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images 24 Tips and Tricks to Save You Money on Car Rental
Renting a car should be a simple walk-in, drive-out transaction, but it doesn’t always work that way. Not only does it take legwork to find the best price on a…
