For many people, buying gifts for friends and family is just the start of holiday giving. The next step is giving to charities or people in need before the end of the tax year. Although tax laws have become much…
Billions in public funds can lead to questionable spending. Here are some of the most baffling examples of government waste in America.
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The Hawaiian Islands aren’t exactly known as a budget destination. But that doesn’t mean visiting America’s 50th state has to cost a fortune. Like any other destination around the world, there are plenty of hacks and insider tips that can…
People love visiting Iceland, though spending time in this beautiful country can get expensive — that is, unless you know what you’re doing. Thanks to discounted flights and inexpensive accommodations, thrifty transportation options, and frugal food finds, there are plenty…
The Northern Lights are among the world’s most awe-inspiring sights. For centuries they’ve commanded reverence from various cultures, each with its own interpretation on the lights’ origins. Today we know they’re caused by solar winds interacting with charged particles in…
Looking for the best fresh-baked cookies, cakes, croissants, doughnuts, and artisanal bread in America? Try any of these 50 beloved hometown bakeries — we’ve covered a variety of top-notch baked…
As the cold weather sets in, we often find ourselves dreaming of festive winter wonderlands and sunny tropical getaways in equal measure. Whether you’re ready to embrace the bitter cold…
The worst drivers always seem to have certain plates on their cars, don’t they? Maybe from that lowbrow neighboring state that always coming over to yours for jobs and nightlife.…
It was another dark year for U.S. retail. After a bruising 2017 saw chains like RadioShack and JCPenney shut down store after store, this year brought more of the same…
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Did you see those end-of-year bank statements — or more importantly, the credit card tallies? Make 2019 the year you finally wise up. There are countless simple, tried-and-true ways to…
Cupcakes are really hanging onto their 15th minute of fame. It’s been 18 years since Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw and recent gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon’s Miranda Hobbes ate cupcakes…
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Skip complicated holiday cooking and try these celebrity recipes that are delicious, simple, and perfect for festive gatherings.
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For much of America, binge drinking and holidays go hand in hand. For someone who’s in recovery or simply trying to take a break from booze, the transition from December…
Wine is widely appreciated at the holidays as a host gift, at the dinner table, or at a party, but finding an eminently drinkable one that won’t drain the wallet…