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The 13 most expensive U.S. metro areas for raising a baby

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Everyone knows that having a baby is incredibly expensive, from delivery or adoption costs to outfitting a household with strollers, bottles, cribs and layettes. But even …

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How to take time off if you’re self-employed

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Taking time off when you’re self-employed is a challenge. Whether you’re jetting off on a tropical vacation for a week or enjoying a break for the …

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5 holiday nightmares that can break the bank

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year — weeks of hustle and bustle, spending time with friends and family, giving and receiving, and eating to …

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The best holiday market in each state

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The holidays are here, and with them comes the pop up of holiday markets — offering food, decorations and winter activities to get you into the …

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8 great holiday tech gifts for students

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As the holiday shopping season begins, it can be difficult to buy for the student in your life. College demands a certain level of tech savvy, …

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50 nifty & thrifty holiday gift ideas

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Every year, our group of friends does a white elephant gift exchange. We bring gifts that cost less than $25, then alternate between opening them and …

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Give your parents the gift of tech this holiday season

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Parents work double time to make the holidays magical for their children. As such, presents for them often take second place. That’s why it’s a great …

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10 gifts that will have your favorite geek totally geeking out

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We all have a geek in our life who’s first to buy new tech or fix our smartphone. Their early bird attitude can make buying them …

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Holiday gift guide: Premium smart speakers for the audiophile in your life

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Budget smart speakers like the $50 Amazon Echo Dot and Google Home Mini are great gifts for anyone who is new to smart home tech – …

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2-in-3 Americans agree: Shopping is most stressful part of holiday season

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Forget hectic travel, unpredictable weather or awkward conversations with the in-laws. According to a new report from CompareCards.com, nothing stresses Americans out during the holiday season …

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9 great holiday tech gift ideas for grandparents

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Whether the grandparents in your life are travelers, gamers or fitness enthusiasts, these nine gadgets can make great holiday gifts for them. Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. …

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5 tips to help you win Black Friday

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Black Friday may be rife with bargains, but it’s also stressful, crowded and can be expensive if you don’t plan ahead. To make your Black Friday …

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Thanksgiving hosts sacrifice a lot – but they love it, anyway

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Thanksgiving is a time for family, food and making lasting memories. But it’s also a time of overspending. Those who host Thanksgiving sacrifice a lot of …

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5 reasons women need life insurance more than men do

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Women need life insurance more than men do, yet we are less likely to be covered.  According to the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association, 56 …

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5 steps to stop procrastinating once and for all

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Small business owners often waste time. Even though a study conducted by TSheets found that nearly 60% of self-employed workers said they either worked every weekend …

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50 things that can make your holidays more affordable

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The holidays don’t come cheap — I start saving for my holiday trip home months in advance, so it’s not so detrimental to my budget. There’s …

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How much money can you make as an Airbnb host, and is it worth it?

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You may have heard about people earning big bucks by sharing their home with travelers through Airbnb. You might even be part of the Airbnb community already. …

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Is an 8K TV worth buying right now?

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“Just wait until you see the beetroot being pulled up, that’s my favorite part.” As introductions to new televisions go, this is a strange one. Samsung’s …

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6 great high-tech wedding gifts

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Starting a new life can be tough on young couples and their budgets. That’s why wedding registries are a great way for people to stock up …

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5 life hacks that can save you $10,000

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Life’s expensive. And, while there’s no getting around that over-arching fact, there are a few ways to cut corners. Make a budget. Automate savings — and …

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The beginner’s guide to not crashing a drone

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With Christmas right around the corner, the number of drones buzzing through the skies is sure to increase. Between their long flight ranges, HD cameras and …

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The best local hiking trails in each state

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November 17 is National Take a Hike Day and what better way to celebrate the day, and the crisp fall season, than with a hike. With …

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10 strategies for when your motivation falls short

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A great deal of management advice centers on how to motivate a team. The trouble with this advice is that it assumes the people in that …

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7 ways VR and AR can scare your friends on Halloween

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Imagine being immersed in a virtual world of ghouls and goblins realistic enough to make you think you’re in a horror film. Why bother trick-or-treating when …

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Cosplayers reveal costume secrets for Halloween & beyond

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Halloween shopping can be expensive. Unless you plan ahead or make your own costume, you may shell out a pretty penny on dressing up. But what …

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7 spooky video games to try this Halloween

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Video games can be much scarier than even the most suspenseful horror movies. Their interactivity means that players must run from monsters and bad guys instead …

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7 traits shared by successful people

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Author and motivational speaker Jim Rohn is known for saying, “Success leaves clues.” If you were to take the time to study the most successful people …

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How technology can improve your word skills

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Whether you play Words With Friends or are looking for ways to improve your or your student’s spelling abilities, there are apps that work wonders for …

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Create your own smart haunted house this Halloween

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Halloween is quickly approaching, which means that it’s time to break out the decorations and horror flick marathons. While spiderwebs, pumpkins and costumes are great ways …

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The most (& least) dangerous states for drivers in America

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Driving is one of the easiest ways to get from point A to B (except, maybe, if you live in New York City). Driving is also …