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Africa Studio/shutterstock Everything You Need to Decorate for Christmas on the Cheap
The holiday season comes with lots of pressure to turn homes and yards into winter wonderlands. Whether the motivation is prepping for the big family gathering or keeping up with the neighbors’ festive displays, sticking to a tight budget can…
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Lean Into the Holidays With These 24 Healthy and Cheap Recipes
Ah, the holiday season: a time for weight gain and money loss. But it doesn’t have to be that way. These 24 cheap and healthy recipes keep costs and calories low by making smart grocery choices and suggesting money-saving ingredient…
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andresr/istockphoto 25 Gifts to Give Yourself This Holiday Season
Self care is not only one of the biggest current trends, it’s also genuinely important. The holidays can leave people feeling depleted emotionally, financially, and physically, so giving back to yourself even in a small way can make a big…
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Minerva Studio/shutterstock 11 Low-Cost Ways to Boost Your Mood
Spring isn’t even on the horizon, and winter may seem to drag drearily on forever in much of the country. Can’t get away to a sunnier spot? Here are some free or cheap ways to boost moods when caught in…
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oatawa/istockphoto 26 Resources for HIV/AIDS Support
For people who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, the right information and support can improve both the length and quality of life. Their loved ones, their caretakers, and healthcare workers in the field also depend on quality information and support.…
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AndreyPopov/istockphoto 12 Ways You Can Show Support for World AIDS Day
The world has unified around combating HIV since the founding of World AIDS Day in 1988, serving the 36.7 million people living with the illness worldwide and honoring the millions who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. On Dec. 1, get…
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Ales-A/istockphoto 8 Best Cordless Drills Under $150
There are all kinds of reasons to buy a cordless drill: adding shelving in a closet, assembling mail-order furniture, or simply making holes and driving screws with speed and minimal…
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Aleksandar Todorovic/shutterstock 25 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Rio and Brazil
Brazil: an enormous country, diverse in people and natural landscapes — and home to some pricey tourist destinations. Enjoying a Carioca (anything related to Rio de Janeiro) getaway on a…
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Wavebreakmedia/istockphoto Get Away From It All: 20 Places to Hide Out on Black Friday
You’ve done the shopping-at-3 a.m. thing and been in a doorbuster mob one too many times. If you’re so over it that this Thanksgiving weekend you don’t even want to…
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Maridav/shutterstock 11 Gifts You Should Never Feel Guilty Regifting
Regifting has always been a bad rap. Although in today’s green world, getting pegged as a “regifter” might not be the worst offense after all. It’s not just more socially…
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pisaphotography/shutterstock 15 Iconic Business Leaders Inseparable From Their Brands
Some corporate titans achieve a level of celebrity that overshadows their status as business leaders. Through insatiable ambition, relentless hard work, brilliant innovation, or sheer force of personality, a select…
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Maya Kruchankova/shutterstock 18 Pros and Cons of Home Equity Loans
Home equity loans are back nearly a decade after the subprime mortgage crisis. Today homeowners have more equity to draw from, fewer are underwater, and banks are lending more responsibly…
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Sorbis/shutterstock 20 Ways the Airline Industry Needs to Improve
Nearly every traveler who has been on an airplane has at least one or two airline horror stories to share. If not horror stories, a gripe or two about poor…
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SpeedKingz/shutterstock 15 Things You Should Never Buy Online
There is a lot to love about online shopping: saving time, better selection, quick access to reviews, and easy price comparison. Some items are always best bought via the web.…
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Stuart Jenner/shutterstock 13 Ways Gen-Xers Can Get Better Returns on Their Money
Generation X is creeping closer to retirement, but are the “slackers” ready? Gen-Xers may have a lot of financial ground to make up for several reasons, including a late start…
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Monkey Business Images/shutterstock 18 Warning Signs to Watch Out for When Booking a Hotel
Securing a great hotel room for your vacation is a key part of the overall vacation experience. To truly enjoy your downtime, you should be bunking in accommodations that are…
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shutterstock 15 Ways to Identify Fake and Useless Reviews
Whether they’re looking for a good restaurant or researching the best headphones, many people turn to online reviews. Trust in the masses is the mantra, and the average star rating…
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Courtesy of Cole Briggs You Can Now Take a Free Hot Air Balloon Ride Through Uber
Up, Up and Away Drawing nearly 750,000 attendees with over 500 hot air balloons decorating the sky each year, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a spectacle that needs to…
