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molchanovdmitry/istockphoto 17 Ways to Have a Safe and Healthy Spring Break
Spring break is fast approaching, with the promise of trips to sunny destinations and the lure of serious partying. Instead of throwing caution to the wind and putting New Year’s resolutions on the back burner, keep these 17 tips in…
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RichLegg/istockphoto 20 Expert Tips for Selling a Home in Today’s Market
By most accounts, 2019 is shaping up as a complex year to sell a home. Inventory is still at historic lows and demand remains strong, thanks to continued job growth, but financing conditions are worsening, making for a less predictable…
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manonallard/istockphoto 13 Signs That It’s Time to Consider Senior Care
The decision to move a loved one into a senior care facility can be a very emotional and stressful decision. “While there is great talk about “aging in place” or staying in the home as long as possible, the truth…
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Cheapism 24 Weirdest Things We Found at the Dollar Store
Don’t get us wrong: We’re huge fans of the dollar store, and we’ve written plenty about the best kinds of goodies you can get there on the cheap. But that doesn’t mean everything is a great buy — and as…
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asiseeit/istockphoto 24 Ways to Get Free or Cheap Mental Health Care
For most Americans, health issues and income aren’t mutually exclusive concerns. A lack of financial resources can make the difference between finding good care and more suffering, for physical or mental health concerns. In this list, we’ll run through some…
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Morsa Images/Getty Images Expert Tips to Grow Your Business Without Stressing Out
Business owners often wear many hats — chief executive, marketer, accountant, and receptionist — all at the same time. The payoff for such hard work can be substantial, but so is the stress. With so much at stake, learning to…
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DragonImages/istockphoto 32 Ways to Save on Life Insurance
Life insurance is an important financial vehicle designed to protect loved ones in the event of the policyholder’s death. The resulting infusion of cash can be critical for those left…
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GMVozd/istockphoto 16 RV-Friendly Meal Hacks for Delicious Eats On the Road
Life on the road doesn’t have to mean eating an exclusively roadside-dive diet. In fact, there are plenty of tips and tricks from experienced RVers to ensure a balanced and…
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bernie_photo/istockphoto 32 Credit Card Mistakes You’re Probably Making
Credit cards now hold more than $800 billion of U.S. consumers’ $13.5 trillion in debt, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. That isn’t as much as mortgage…
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Sezeryadigar/istockphoto 33 Ways The Travel Industry is Picking Your Pocket
With so many cost variables to consider, budgeting a vacation can get difficult. And to make matters more challenging, many travel companies — from flight booking sites to boutique hotels…
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SeanPavonePhoto/istockphoto | jetcityimage/istockphoto 13 Things That Are Cheaper at Aldi Than the Dollar Store
Dollar stores are great for shoppers on the hunt for cheap goods, but they don’t always offer the best value. But in addition to offering a wider selection of goods,…
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cookelma/istockphoto 32 RV Accessories to Make Road Life More Luxurious
If an RV doesn’t sound like luxury accommodations, you haven’t seen RVs lately. Will Smith’s $2.5 million RV is reportedly two stories tall and has its own screening room. Country…
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Caiaimage/Agnieszka Olek/Getty Images How Seeing a Therapist Can Save You Money
Psychotherapy is often perceived as a discretionary expense. It ranges from $15 to $45 in insurance copayments for each session, or from $60 to $250 or more if you’re paying…
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ablokhin/istockphoto 23 Items That Are Cheaper at Whole Foods
When Amazon acquired notoriously expensive Whole Foods in 2017, it lowered prices to compete with traditional grocery stores like Kroger. Now prices have gone up on hundreds of items at…
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krblokhin/istockphoto / WendellandCarolyn/istockphoto Whole Foods Prices Beat Kroger When Amazon Took Over. What About Now?
Amazon’s 2017 acquisition of Whole Foods caused a lot of buzz, especially among shoppers hopeful that the e-commerce giant would dramatically lower prices to compete with conventional grocers. A Cheapism…
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Susanne Neumann/istockphoto 20 Free and Cheap Things to Do in San Francisco
San Francisco consistently ranks among the top five most expensive cities in the United States — but exploring the Bay Area doesn’t have to destroy your travel budget. The city…
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chrisdorney/istockphoto 22 Locations From Famous Songs That You Can Actually Visit
Movie lovers delight in visiting the places where their favorite films came to life, but why should they have all the fun? If you’re more of a music fan, there…
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Seth K. Hughes/Getty Images 14 Beautiful and Budget-Friendly Road Trips Across America
Things like annual passes to national parks and picnicking along the way can help make any road trip affordable. Picking which routes you want to explore is the real challenge.…
