With some serious cost-cutting, it’s possible to make ends meet in an expensive city. Living comfortably, however, is a different story. Using the 50-30-20 budgeting guideline, GOBankingRates calculated the income you need to live comfortably in 50 cities across the United States.

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You’d have to be a very practical person to schedule your wedding around your taxes, but most people at least think about the money benefits of marriage before they tie the knot. And your timing can indeed affect how much you pay the IRS. If you want to choose a date that’ll save—or make—you a little cash, here’s what you should know.

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We asked you what household skills people should learn in their 20s
, but what about those who are a little older and more experienced in living on their own? What household skills do you think everyone should know how to handle in their 30s?

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Is there any dessert that is not improved by the addition of homemade caramel sauce? I think not, but making your own from scratch may conjure up images of boiling sugar and candy thermometers. Luckily, there is an easier way. You just need a microwave.

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On those days you second guess yourself for setting a 6am alarm to hit the gym, or skip happy hour in favor of a run, come up with and recite your own fitness personal mantra. Since it’ll be based on your own ideals and values
, it’s a powerful reminder to keep you motivated.

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In spite of all the snark when it first launched, the Amazon Echo is actually really great (and only getting better over time), and Amazon’s discounting it today for the first time since Black Friday.

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Airlines are notorious for their fees, and the phone reservation fee is one of the most hated. Some airlines actually charge customers more when they book flights over the phone or at the airport, rather than online. Delta has decided to nix that fee.

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Deadspin The Warriors Didn’t Even Need Steph Curry To Handle The Rockets
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The easier it is to buy something, the more likely you are to do it. Therefore, the best way to protect your money or avoid shopping is to put obstacles in your own way.

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Android ($0.99): Summer movie season
is upon us. If there are multiple movies coming out that you’d like to see, The Movie Hop can help you schedule a day to see them, even if they’re not all available at the same theater.

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