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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto 21 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Buying your first home is a high-pressure endeavor. The number of homes for sale in America has been steadily declining for years. According to Zillow, inventory has been on a year-over-year downward spiral every single month since February 2015. That…
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stevecoleimages/istockphoto 15 Activities Retirees Can Adopt to Look and Feel Younger
We can’t all be like former president George H. W. Bush jumping out of airplanes when we are 90. Still, there’s no reason to abandon the life and activities that have made us who we are because we might not…
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eclipse_images/istockphoto 11 Reasons for Consumers to Beware of Big Banks
Bigger doesn’t always mean better, especially when it comes to choosing where to park your money. Big banks might dazzle customers with cutting-edge apps and ATM locations across the country, but these benefits come at a high (and sometimes hidden)…
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Alexander Demyanenko/shutterstock The Best Things to Do in Miami
Beyond South Beach nightlife, discover the best things to do in Miami, from Cuban culture and museums to art walks and nature.
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Dmitri Mihhailov/shutterstock 15 Health and Beauty Tips You’ll Use the Rest of Your Life
No one likes to get older. The good news is that at every stage, it’s possible to prevent lifestyle-related health and beauty damage by educating yourself and instituting some easy changes into your routine. These low-to-no-cost tips can make a…
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Serg64/shutterstock Renounce and Save: How Much You Save Giving Up These 20 Things
The solemn observance of Lent is associated with several Christian denominations — but you don’t have to be religious to improve your life and spare your wallet by abstaining from vices for six weeks. Cutting out guilty pleasures and secret…
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Shaiith/shutterstock From Plain Cheese to Peking Duck: 25 Yummy Pizza Recipes
Pizza is cheap and loved by most everyone. The ingredients are simple and inexpensive, and for DIY types, the blank canvas of dough is hard to resist. Whether planning a…
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SIphotography/istockphoto 14 Best Cheap and Free Online Dating Sites and Apps
With the explosion of dating sites and apps, it seems like it would be easier than ever to leave the lonely hearts club behind. But looking for love online can…
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CentralITAlliance/istockphoto 16 Things You’ll Use Every Day This Year
While there may be plenty of things you may want to purchase, the list of things that you actually need and will use every day this year is probably much…
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©TripAdvisor 19 Romantic Hotels for Less Than $125 a Night
Spending a little one-on-one time with a partner at a romantic hideaway may sound like the stuff of dreams. But the cost of a special night in a secluded or…
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17 Need-to-Know Tips for Renting Out Your Place on Airbnb
If you have a room or second house to spare, you’re sitting on a potential gold mine. So just post a rental notice and watch the money flow in, right?…
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SolStock/istockphoto 20 Cheap Home Decorating Ideas for Tight Budgets
While New Year’s resolutions often revolve around self-improvement, the beginning of the year is also a great time for home improvement. Thankfully, upgrading a home with a fresh and modern…
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LucasSG83/istockphoto 10 Best Paper Shredders
The seemingly never-ending flow of news about data breaches has prompted many consumers to change passwords and take other steps to protect their digital identities. But it’s worth remembering how…
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GCShutter/istockphoto The Pros and Cons of the Top 6 P2P Payment Services
Whether you’re splitting a dinner check or reimbursing a buddy for concert tickets, P2P (peer to peer) lending apps let you easily transfer cash — and possibly save money doing…
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Peopleimages/istockphoto 14 Tasty Valentines Recipes For Couples Who Can’t Even Cook
Valentine’s Day originated from a fifth-century holiday celebrating the feast of St. Valentine, but over the centuries February 14 became more focused on romance than the third-century saint. Still, it’s…
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Ignatiev/istockphoto 16 Bathroom Mistakes You Should Avoid When Traveling Abroad
There are some eye-poppingly cool places to relieve yourself around the world, but there are also some serious differences between Americans’ bathroom habits and what they might encounter in other…
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monkeybusinessimages/istockphoto Love Your Ladies With 16 Ideas for Galentine’s Day
Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler on the sitcom “Parks and Recreation,” started Galentine’s Day on February 13 as a way to celebrate the love she had for her female…
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franckreporter/istockphoto 23 Ways to Take Better Vacation Pictures With Your Cell Phone
There was a time when you could spot tourists by the cameras dangling around their necks. But thanks to smartphones, nearly all travelers now carry high-quality, reliable cameras right in…
