Earn Extra Money by Joining Online Focus Groups

Wanted: your opinion. Share your thoughts on products and services as part of a focus group, and get paid. If that sounds interesting, here’s how to get started — and which focus group companies to contact.

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How to Build a Photo Scanning and Digitizing Side Gig

As simple as it sounds — and actually is — most people are overwhelmed by the thought of taking hundreds or even thousands of photos and organizing them into searchable, digital files. Then there are the videos filmed on various versions of clunky cameras over the decades. Perhaps the most daunting version of unorganized photographic […]

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These Free TV Apps Will Let You Cut Cable but Keep Content

Are you looking for ways to get around rising cable costs? These apps will let you keep your content — for free!

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Wondering What to Do With Overripe Pears? Try These 11 Recipes

Ready to throw those browning pears in the trash? Stop! We’ve got 11 recipes that are perfect for those mushy pears.

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Things Break. How to Make Sure Your Emergency Fund Can Cover Them

Things seem to have a way of breaking down at the worst times. Here’s how you can make sure you’re prepared for the worst.

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How to Avoid the Financial Blunders People Make in Their 20s

Nobody’s perfect with their money. We all slip up. These are the biggest blunders 20-somethings make — and how they can redeem themselves.

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How and Where to Find Good Deals on Furniture

When I moved into a house this summer, my first big task was to buy a sectional couch. I had an exact vision in mind. I wanted a teal velvet fabric to go with my already-planned design scheme and an L-shape that would allow for two people to lie down separately while watching TV. But […]

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RVing on a Budget: The Biggest Costs and How to Save

What you may know about RVing: It’s a great, cheap way to travel, or even a low-cost alternative for living full time. What you may not know: RVing costs can stack up, and even eclipse the cost of traditional car-and-hotel travel, or living in a sticks-and-bricks home. Here, we’ll detail the primary expenses associated with […]

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9 Surprising Windex Uses (Aside From Cleaning Glass)

Vinegar isn’t the only super performer in your kitchen. Windex — that simple $3 spray you keep under your sink — can be used to clean the interior of your car, to detail jewelry and even to unstick zippers. Your store shelves probably carry several varieties of Windex, so if you’re cleaning fabric, stick with […]

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