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How to Avoid High Car Buying Fees
Advertising FeeDealers sometimes add an extra few hundred dollars to recoup the cost of national and regional advertising campaigns. The fix: If the dealer says he will sell a car at the invoice price but you have to pay an advertising fee, just say no. The cost of advertising the car is baked into the sticker price. Delivery and Preparation…
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11 Low-Cost, High-Impact Upgrades You Should Do Immediately After Buying a Home
We may earn a commission from links on this page. One of the biggest considerations when shopping for a new place to live is whether to buy a new-build home or an older home. Surprisingly, only about 25% of home buyers are looking for new-build homes, and more than half of Generation Z-age homebuyers are more than willing to buy…
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Apple Finally Made the New AirPods Max Worth Buying
Last year, I advised readers that the “second-generation” AirPods Max were actually a worse deal than the original pair. Apple was charging $549 for headphones that were virtually identical to the pair that launched in 2020, only with USB-C instead of Lightning. What’s more, Apple actually took away a feature with the USB-C pair: Unlike the Lightning AirPods Max, the…
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How to Protect Yourself When Buying a Used Car
What you should do: Listen for squeaks and rattles, and pay attention to any items that need to be repaired. A car that pulls to one side might be showing signs of previous damage. Paint overspray on the back of body panels and doorjambs can signal bodywork from a wreck. The smell of mildew or mold could indicate water damage, which you…
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You need a new mattress but don’t have the budget — is a new topper worth buying this World Sleep Day instead?
This Sleep Awareness Week 2025, you might be wondering whether it’s time to replace your mattress. We all know that mattresses have a lifespan, with even the best mattresses needing to be replaced at some point. But buying a new mattress can be expensive, even if you do manage to find a decent sale. In some cases, investing in one…
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5 Things to Know Before Buying a Carpet Cleaner
The carpet cleaners currently in our ratings cost from $100 to $700. Remember that while the more expensive deep cleaners are twice as big, they don’t necessarily clean twice as well. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you shop: Carpet cleaners are heavy when empty and even heavier after you fill them with cleaning solution. A…
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67 Used Cars to Avoid Buying
But an unreliable used car—no matter how low it may be priced—is never a good value. If you aren’t careful with your research, you can end up with a used car, minivan, pickup truck, or SUV that ends up costing you more money in repairs than you paid for it. In fact, you may spend so much on repairs that…
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4 Reasons I’ve Started Buying Stuff Through Temu
Quick Links I Found Out I Was Buying the Same Stuff Elsewhere Anyway Most of the Stuff Has Been Fine Temu has exploded as a popular online shopping site all over the world, but at the same time has raised many concerns. I’ve been wary of using it myself, but over time I’ve become a regular customer, and there are…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Home Projector
Summary Define your use case: Determine your needs before buying – from home cinema to business presentations. Prioritize key specs: Resolution, brightness, color gamut, input lag to meet your specific needs. Setup considerations: Pay attention to throw distance, projection surface, mounting options, and ambient light control. Buying your first projector can be daunting with all the buzzwords and mixed messages…
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Thinking about buying an iPhone SE? That would be a big mistake
Drop in on an Apple Store these days, and you’ll find plenty of the best iPhones in stock and ready to buy — though that may not be the case for one model in particular. The current version of the iPhone SE is reportedly in short supply, which is not particularly surprising given that the phone is nearly 3 years…
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