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Worth a penny, but looks like a million: what to buy in US dollar stores

If you've ever shopped at dollar stores, you know that you can get a lot more for your money on certain items compared to shopping at Walmart or another store. But what could be better than saving tons of money on everyday…


How to make $ 1000 out of thin air: simple but effective saving methods

It is not every day that a thousand dollars falls from the sky, put in an envelope and addressed to you. But that doesn't mean you can't get something for free, or at least more for less. Money Talks News shared several ideas, ...


It's good where we are not: what in other countries causes the envy of Americans

Everyone loves to travel and learn something new, compare cultures. Also, everyone loves to find out how their homeland differs from other countries. The author of the blog “Yury Malykh | traveler "on" Yandex.Zen "decided to find out what the Americans lack, what they saw in ...


English by ear: 22 online resource for training listening

It’s one thing to speak, another thing to understand native speakers. Even if you have a rich vocabulary, you cannot achieve success without regular listening practice. It is important to watch TV series, listen to songs, or practice using special online resources with short videos and audios and accompanying exercises...


Not only 'good': 4 meanings of the word good that will be useful in communication

We know that good is “good”. But when it comes to conversation, we hear this word used in sentences that sometimes become incomprehensible. And all because it has many more meanings than we know. Author of the blog English…


Five incredible places in the USA

One of the most incredible aspects of US travel is the abundance of exotic destinations around every corner. Only in Your State has compiled a list of the most incredible places to visit. 1. Denali National Park, Alaska If you've ever dreamed of traveling ...


Ten U.S. Cities Where It's Incredibly Cheap to Live: Costs are 80% Below Average

The cost of living in the US continues to skyrocket. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the average monthly household spending is $5 per month, or $577 per year. This is not far from the average annual income after taxes, which is approximately $66.…


Catch me if you can: the biggest scam in history

“Of course, fraud is bad. But sometimes the swindlers are so charming (remember at least Ostap Bender - he is still a character, albeit a fictional one) and they act so masterly that it is admirable. Sometimes their ideas are so simple that the question arises: “A ...


Seven Secret Walmart Tricks That Make Us Spend More

Every time you go shopping and think you've stumbled upon a good deal, you're actually being manipulated a bit into thinking it is. While some of the offers are really good, there are many psychological tricks used in marketing to get you to spend. What kind…


Ten ways to quickly get through airport security

Passing through airport security (TSA) can be one of the most frustrating aspects of travel, especially as travelers continue to return after a nearly two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Growing crowds of passengers mean longer waiting times at checkpoints. How…

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