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10 Surprisingly Affordable Destinations for Fall Travel

Labor Day is over, but that doesn't mean you can't join the weekend warriors to add in that last vacation before the weather turns truly cold. Here are some of the most affordable places to travel this fall.

Celebrate Fall

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Real Simple Home

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7 Renovation Dos and Don'ts—From the Pros Behind the Real Simple Home

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Planning for the Future

6 Questions About Money Every Couple Should Ask Themselves

8 Smart Tips for Paying for College

5 Money Moves to Make 10 Years Before You Retire

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Fall Flavors

5 Healthy Fall Foods You Should Be Eating, According to a Registered Dietitian

7 Simple Apple Pie Recipes Packed With Fall Flavor

15 Festive Pumpkin Spice Recipes Perfect for Fall

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds and 8 Recipes You'll Want to Snack on All Fall

True Cinnamon Boasts Some Sweet Benefits—Here's How to Tell if You're Eating the Real Deal

16 Best Wireless Bras That Will Have You Ditching Underwire for Good

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Amazon Shoppers Say They 'Refuse to Go Back to Ironing' After Trying This Top-Rated Steamer

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Fall Cleanup

11 Laundry Mistakes You're Probably Making

How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom in 10 Steps

5 Organizing Tasks to Tackle Now for a Stress-Free Fall and Winter, According to the Pros

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Expert Tips for Cooking With Garlic to Get the Most Out of Every Clove //

The Best Homemade Carpet Cleaners for Removing Stains From Every Type of Rug //

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The Amazing Brain Benefits of Exercise (and How Much to Move for Good Brain Health) //

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Sleep Better

How Well You Sleep Matters More Than How Much You Sleep—Here's How to Boost Your Sleep Quality

Sorry, Night Owls: The Sleep You're Missing Before Midnight Is Crucial—Here's Why

8 Easy Steps to Sleep Your Way to Better Skin

12 Healthy Habits That Can Actually Help You Sleep Better

3 Reasons It's Harder to Sleep as an Adult—and How to Get Back on Track

9 Gorgeous Hairstyles for Long Hair That Will Convince You to Grow Your Hair Out

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This Is Who's Eligible to Receive a Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shot

5 Beginner-Friendly Tips for Taking Better Photos, According to Professionals //

How to Peel and Chop Garlic Like a Pro //

The 10 Best Irons for Wrinkle-Free Clothes, According to Thousands of Reviews

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Money Confidential

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What to Do If Your Student Loan Debt Is Keeping You From Funding Your Child's Education

Should You Invest or Pay Off Student Debt First?

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You Can Feel Anticipatory Grief Before a Loss—Here's How to Cope //

I Slept So Well in My Friend's Guest Room, I Ordered a Set of Her Bamboo Sheets While Still in Bed

How to Organize a Meal Train for a Friend or Loved One in Need of Support //

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10 Genius Multipurpose Cleaning Supplies Designed to Save You Time, Space, and Money

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I Have Ankle Pain and Flat Feet, but These Comfortable Sneakers Let Me Walk for Hours on End

How to Develop Important Leadership Skills, Even if You're Nowhere Near Senior Level //

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All the Healthy Reasons to Let Yourself Have a Good Cry //

5 Organizing Tasks to Tackle Now for a Stress-Free Fall and Winter, According to the Pros //

13 Recipes From the October 2021 Issue of Real Simple //

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Hair Trends

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7 Strategic Haircuts That Will Give the Illusion of Fuller, Thicker Hair

9 Gorgeous Hairstyles for Long Hair That Will Convince You to Grow Your Hair Out

The 12 Best Closet Organizers That Minimize Clutter and Maximize Storage Space

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