How to Calculate Your FIRE Number to Retire Early
When most people plan for retirement , they make plans around their 67th birthday. However, supporters of the FIRE movement believe that it is possible […]
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Make Delicious Babka French Toast
The other day I had to introduce my father to my grandmother, a delight he had never experienced before. “I really like it,” he went […]
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These Days in 2023 You Can Visit the National Park for Free
There are over 400 national parks scattered throughout the United States, so trying to visit them all can be overwhelming. While some of them are […]
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7 Last Minute Gift Card Ideas (It’s Not Amazon or Starbucks)
Less than a week is left until Christmas, which marks the official start of Amazon and Starbucks gift card season. There’s nothing wrong with gift […]
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When to Update a Tech Gift Before Giving It
It’s a classic holiday scene: you pull out a new game console with all the games on your wish list. After weeks of waiting, it’s […]
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The Best Gifts for Kids, According to Reddit
Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game—and never let the fear of giving the wrong thing stop you from […]
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PlayStation 5 Controllers Now at the Lowest Price
The PlayStation 5 DualSense wireless controllers are on sale at Walmart right now for $50 , the lowest price since they were released. If you’re […]
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Plan Your Trip in 2023 for This Long Weekend
When one year ends and a new one begins, there is always a decision to vaguely “travel more”. I’ve never met anyone who made the […]
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5 Smart Speakers You Can Buy Now for Less Than $100
Smart speakers make a great gift for tech-savvy people who like to control all their smart devices with voice commands. They’re also great for people […]
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The Easiest Way to Exit a Mac App
When you move from Windows to Mac , it’s hard to get used to the way macOS closes apps. On Windows, you press the red […]
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Fight Winter Depression With These Fruity Pickles
Pickling is the ancient art of canning. Without it, many of our ancestors would have died of starvation or malnutrition, especially in the dead of […]
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How to Always Find Free Wi-Fi
The rise of unlimited data plans means fewer people are desperate for Wi-Fi. Mobile hotspots make it easy to push your smartphone data plan to […]
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Cannoli Crackers Deserve a Place on Your Cheese Board
Cheese selection should be the focus on the cheese board, but crackers should be a big focus. Maybe it’s a pack of club crackers you […]
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This Is the Best Free IPhone Scanning App
The Notes app on the iPhone has a pretty nifty document scanner built into it. It does a great job of automatically detecting the edges […]
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You Can Turn Off Google Login Pop-Ups on All Websites
You may have noticed that more and more websites display the “Sign in with Google” popup every time you open a page. While this can […]
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Ask These Money Questions to See If You’re Financially Compatible
Money causes a lot of stress for many of us, and it’s no secret that the problem multiplies when you’re in a relationship. From rent […]
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13 Christmas Movies You Shouldn’t Watch With Your Family
The Naughty Christmas Movie is a venerable subgenre dating back at least to 1974’s Black Christmas , a film that shocked audiences with the dual […]
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The 10 Biggest Video Game Adaptations Coming in 2023
I predict 2023 will be the year video game adaptations get good . Game-based storytelling has been on a bumpy ride since the first major […]
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Do This to Make Lemon Zest More Savory.
Lemon bars, citrus smoothies, lemonade and the like may seem out of place during the winter months. But when the sun goes down at around […]
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5 Headphones You Can Buy Right Now for Less Than $100
Your Christmas shopping deadline is fast approaching, but you can still gift a nice set of (affordable) headphones just in time for the big day. […]
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Five Cheesy Party Snacks You Can Make With Two (or Less) Ingredients
Cheese appeals to the crowd – an ideal product that can be sliced, melted, or otherwise turned into something more complex, such as a sauce […]
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There Are Hidden Themes on Your Windows PC
Windows themes offer a unique combination of wallpapers, sounds, and colors to switch between. Many of them come by default, and there are other themes […]
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Your Spinbike Needs Pedal Adapters
Cycling shoes are a must if you have a spin bike and are very common on road bikes as well. The shoes are stiff enough […]
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12 Unexpected Ways to Use Bubble Wrap at Home
Bubble wrap is the best. It can obviously help you move to a new place without breaking anything, and of course it’s fun to play […]
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Don’t Remove a Stolen IPhone From Your Apple ID (Do It Instead)
Your iPhone has some great anti-theft features that make it harder for a thief to use the device. Even if someone wipes your phone, they’ll […]
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Use This Site to Get Your Instagram Back After Being Blocked
Being hacked sucks . Invasion of privacy is bad enough, but when hackers decide to completely block your account, it’s just brutal. Losing access to […]
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Here Is Your Year-End Financial Checklist
The end of the year is always a time for reflection, and your personal finances are no exception. Even in a year marked by record […]
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15 Delayed Movies Finally Coming Out in 2023
In addition to being a global disaster in many ways, COVID-19 has taken a toll on the film industry, and Hollywood is still clearing the […]
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9 Ways to Make Your “Efficient” Oatmeal a Competitive Advantage
Oatmeal is one of the best underrated foods for athletes, whether you’re a runner, a weight lifter, or just someone who wants a hearty breakfast […]
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Google’s Top 10 Chrome Extensions of 2022
Google goes through its web store every year to find the best and most popular Chrome extensions of the year. It’s not Spotify Wrapped, but […]
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What’s New in Prime Video in January 2023
The first season of Hunters on Prime Video, a late 70s action film about a group of Nazi hunters hunting down surviving members of the […]
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You Deserve It Tarte With Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola Tatin
The classic tarte tatin is sweet, stuffed with apples, and requires a little fiddling with the caramel sauce. It’s worth the effort when you’re looking […]
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5 Smartwatches You Can Buy for Under $200
As the New Year approaches, you will be reminded a million times of your health and fitness goals. And if you, or someone you’re shopping […]
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4 Ways to Make the Best Spinach and Artichoke Sauce
I don’t know if I’ve ever had a bad spinach and artichoke sauce – it’s hard to make something unappetizing with that much milk and […]
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The 7 Deadly Sins of Making New Year’s Resolutions
Research on New Year’s resolutions shows that 80% of them fail in the long run . Given the difficulty of self-improvement, I find a 20 […]
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You Really Need to Deal With Office Politics
For many, the words “office politics” conjure up an image of manipulative, treacherous, or slippery colleagues who suck up to the boss and flaunt their […]
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Plant Your Kids in Front of This Free Santa Tracker
It’s less than a week until Christmas and the kids are probably out of school, high on sugar and worried about gifts or what your […]
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Everyone Should Know These Surprising Uses for Peanut Butter
During the Great Depression , peanut butter’s low cost and high protein content made it an indispensable ingredient in countless meals and sandwiches. Peanut butter […]
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Stop Putting Your Address on Your Resume
When it comes to writing a resume, most of us have been taught to put our full name and contact information at the top of […]
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You Must Participate in Keurig’s $10 Million K-Cup Settlement
It’s been nearly 20 years since Keurig machines and K-Cup cups have become staples in countless American homes (although they’ve been available for offices since […]
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