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7 Trendy Foods You Can Make for a Fraction of the Cost

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 You can create these and other trendy treats at home for lots less. Ann Rodchua / Shutterstock.com

As with anything, you will find fads among health foods. Unfortunately, foodie fads tend to be really expensive — unless you make them yourself, which can be a lot easier than you think. Not only will you save money when you make or grow healthy foods yourself, but you’ll also know what’s in it — and what’s not in it. Making or growing some of your own ingredients also helps reduce sodium and…

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Eating Meat Is Now Linked to Another Major Disease (As If Cancer Isn’t Bad Enough)

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 Regular consumption of two types of meat could raise this risk by as much as 15%. Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock.com

Regularly eating meat is associated with a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a recent analysis of medical data on nearly 2 million people across 20 countries. The risk is most pronounced for those who eat processed meats or red meat, according to the analysis, which was published in the scientific journal The Lancet: Diabetes and Endocrinology. The researchers found that…

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Refresh Your Wardrobe on a Budget With Visible Mending

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 Give your damaged clothing a new life with these thrifty mending tips. darksoul72 / Shutterstock.com

So, you ripped a hole in your favorite pair of jeans. (Or worse: Your kid ripped a hole in their favorite pair of jeans.) Don’t drop $100 on new Levi’s. Fix them up — with flair. Patching, darning and embroidery can make damaged clothing look cooler than ever. This is called visible mending. Visible mending is more than a money saver — it can be fun. “You can start with really basic tools and…

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15 Places With the Fastest-Growing Wages for Construction Workers

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 Wage growth for construction workers has seen the most growth in these metro areas. Jon Rehg / Shutterstock.com

Wage growth is routinely touted as one positive aspect of the pandemic-era economy. However, high levels of inflation beginning in 2021 have, in many cases, more than offset increases in pay. In the construction industry, for example, the average worker has less purchasing power today than in the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite persistent labor shortages and record levels of…

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The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Place for Retirement

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 These tools help you find the best place in the world for you to spend retirement. Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com

We all love reading lists of the best places to retire. They interest us, pique our wanderlust and make us think about what is possible in retirement. However, deciding if one of the best places to retire is your own home or somewhere far away is a really BIG and somewhat complicated decision. Which means that browsing these lists is worthwhile!

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20 Top Remote C-Suite, Executive and Director Jobs

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 Browse these upper-management positions that support work-life balance. AlessandroBiascioli / Shutterstock.com

You have a distinguished career. Your achievements are remarkable, and you’re known for your innovative solutions and strong leadership skills. But 60-hour workweeks and constant travel in your executive job are taking a toll, leading you to consider remote jobs. Advances in technology and the continued growth of remote work opportunities have made it possible to pursue executive-level jobs…

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