Why You Can’t Always Trust a Cleared Check
For scammers, fake checks are a Toyota Corolla car – safe, reliable and always there. And over the years, fake check scams have only become […]
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15 TV Shows You Didn’t Know They Were Movies First
After years at the bottom of the contract pond, the rights to the Friday the 13th horror franchise have found themselves in a truly charming […]
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Everything You Didn’t Know Can Be Done With an IPhone Screenshot
We all take screenshots on our iPhones. Maybe you want to share an Instagram post outside of the app; maybe you want to keep receipts […]
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The Difference Between a Global and a National Recession (and What It Means for the US)
With stock markets crashing and consumer prices soaring , the economy is certainly struggling. And yet the label of “recession” hangs in the air, not […]
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Step by Step Guide to Getting Rid of Scratches on Almost Everything
As frustrating as they are when you first notice them, not all scratches are permanent damage to your valuable home surfaces. With a little effort, […]
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Don’t Be Fooled by This Powerball and Mega Millions Scam
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot today are 1 in 292 million. That was the population of the United States in 2003, which means […]
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Prepare Now to Make the Change of Time Less Frustrating
Unfortunately, we weren’t able to undo the time changes in time to avoid what happens this weekend, so most of us in the US will […]
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Government Can Help Pay Heating Bill This Winter
As you no doubt know only too well, energy prices are rising with inflation and the coming winter will be tough on your bank account. […]
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10 Versatile Exercises With Tiny Dumbbells
When you first start exercising, small dumbbells are a godsend: you can do the same exercises as everyone else, but with less weight. When we […]
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Your Career Needs a Lift
It’s all too easy to make a mistake in your response to the dreaded ” Tell me about yourself .” Even if it’s not the […]
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Brown the Butter for the Best Graham Cracker Crust
Graham Crackers is the queen of the crumb world, but she could never make pies, cheesecakes, and brownies without the support of her unwavering partner, […]
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How to Instill Perseverance in Your Children
As parents, we see our children struggle to cope with new challenges at all ages and stages. Whether it’s buttoning up their coats, tying their […]
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These Malicious Apps Are Still Available on the Google Play Store
Malware is a problem that affects all platforms, including Apple , but Android seems to have the most cases at the moment. All too often […]
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These Are the Best Store Bought Pie Crusts.
Dessert is always last – in the order of eating, but also in the list of priority preparations. Thanksgiving turkey cooking and a varied list […]
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Have a Really Rewarding One-on-One Meeting With Your Boss
While one-on-one meetings with your boss may seem helpful in theory, they are often not truly effective. As the Talent Development Association recently reported in […]
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A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Your First Gaming PC
Computer games have a reputation for being expensive and difficult. And of course, PC gaming may be the “deepest part” of the video game craze […]
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12 New Thanksgiving Traditions You Should Adopt This Year
When you are a child, it seems that the traditions of family holidays are inviolable – that they were handed down on stone tablets and […]
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The Easiest Way to Save Money on Holiday Travel This Year
In the face of skyrocketing inflation, many of us are still planning to travel during the holidays this year. Airlines are already reporting high demand […]
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You Can Adjust the Volume of Individual Tabs in Google Chrome
When you’re watching a relaxing YouTube video, the last thing you want is an obnoxious autoplay video or a loud notification buzzing in your ears […]
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Here’s How to Buy a 55-Inch TV at Walmart for $188
It happens every year: customers get excited about an amazing online Black Friday deal, but get frustrated when the website crashes or their internet is […]
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Use These Cost-Effective DIY Cleaning Alternatives
It takes time and effort to keep a house clean, not to mention the cost. We are constantly bombarded with advertisements for products that claim […]
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Easy Ways to Smell Your Laundry (No Harsh Detergents)
If you have especially smelly clothes, washing and deodorizing is the minimum you require from your washing machine. That’s why we’ve given so much advice […]
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BeReal Chats When You Take a Screenshot
Taking a screenshot of someone else’s BeReal seems like a no-brainer. There is no feedback from the app, making it look like a screenshot of […]
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Boil Mashed Potatoes With Garlic and Aromatics
The ideal bowl of mashed potatoes should be creamy, fluffy, and well seasoned, but it’s not enough to add salt and seasoning after or even […]
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Add Pine Nuts to Meatballs
I don’t think I’ve come across meatballs that I didn’t like, but they did surprise me from time to time. Sometimes I am struck by […]
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Pros (and a Few Cons) of Peer-to-Peer Lending
Everyone has moments in life when they urgently need a large amount of money – when there is no time to make a savings plan […]
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‘Black Hairy Tongue’ Probably Didn’t Kill Julie Powell
Julie Powell, author of Julie & Julia , tweeted before her recent death at age 49 that she had “something that literally looks like a […]
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Have You Played Super Mario Bros. Wrong All My Life
Original Super Mario Bros. is a betting game . You don’t have the luxury of saving states or level passwords. Once you lose all your […]
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What a 7% Mortgage Rate Really Means for Your Monthly Payment
The U.S. long-term mortgage rate jumped to 7.08% this week, according to the Federal Home Mortgage Corporation (also known as Freddie Mac). That’s up 0.14 […]
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You Can Get Saturnalia for Free on Your PC Right Now
As you get older with no way to dress up and knock on strangers’ doors for free candy, the next best moment is the day […]
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How to Put Out Any Kitchen Fire
Kitchen accidents are the leading cause of home fires in the United States, so as we head into the food-focused holiday season and stay overnight […]
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Garlic Confit Deserves a Place on Your Holiday Table
If you’re throwing Thanksgiving for a large group, you need to think about how to pack a lot of flavor without making the main dishes […]
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How to Translate Foreign Languages Directly From Your IPhone’s Camera
Every year, Apple adds a few new features that make third-party apps redundant. It’s so common that there’s a term for it – Sherlock – […]
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You’ll Need Your First Colonoscopy Sooner Than You Think
Colonoscopy is not fun. Preparing for the first involves an entire day of drinking only fluids and laxatives to have a bowel movement in less […]
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11 Real and Amazing Treasure Hunts You Could Do From Home
Traditional treasure hunting is a lot of hassle: you need to buy an ancient map from a scary antiques shop, hire a ship captain with […]
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For the Best Toppings, Dry Your Bread Instead of Baking It
Whether you call it stuffing or dressing , a broth-soaked bread dish is a Thanksgiving must-have. Although it is not recommended to stuff a turkey […]
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You Need to Know About “recovery” Scams
So you’ve just discovered that you’ve been scammed out of $1,000. You feel emotional and frustrated, and understandably so. You post it on Twitter, notifying […]
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Your Old PEZ Dispensers Might Be Worth Something
PEZ dispensers, nostalgic candy dispensers with their signature decorative heads, are more than just a fancy way for kids to consume candy – they’re also […]
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You Can Save a Lot More Money on Your 401(K) Next Year
While you can easily go crazy checking your 401(k) when the economy is in a recession (i.e. right now), there is good news from the […]
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The Most Important Thanksgiving Turkey Terms Defined
Like eggs or beef, a lot of words are written on the packaging of a turkey. Words like “heritage”, “air-chilled”, “kosher” and “pre-treated” tell you […]
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