Red State vs. Blue State: Does It Actually Impact Home Price Growth?
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- Posted on March 21, 2025
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My BiggerPockets forum post got some buzz when I published data on whether blue states “appreciate” more than red. My intention here is to expand on the original idea: Do […]
How $100 Can Unlock Cash Flow & Kickstart Your Rental Portfolio
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- Posted on March 21, 2025
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I want to build wealth through real estate, and I’m guessing you do too. But traditional real estate investing is not always convenient and easy to start into. I’ve spent […]
How to Set Your Kids Up with Google Wallet
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- Posted on March 21, 2025
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If your child has their own Android device, you no longer need to worry about loaning them your credit card or keeping cash on hand for purchases when you’re not present. Kids can now use Google Wallet for tap-to-pay—with some parental oversight, of course, so they can’t get into too much financial trouble without you […]
The Best Ways to Prevent Countertop Appliances From Damaging Your Kitchen
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- Posted on March 21, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. The kitchen tends to be the heart of the home—it’s where we gather to share meals, nibble on snacks, and talk about our day. It’s also a pretty dangerous place. Aside from open flames, slippery floors, and flammable gas that is literally pumped into our […]
These DeWalt Tools Are Up to 57% Off Right Now
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- Posted on March 21, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re looking for tools to up your DIY game, you’ve probably noticed that they can be expensive. Buying new tools to expand a set or replace worn-out ones adds up quickly, but having […]
Gmail Is Now Using AI to Sort ‘More Relevant’ Results, But You Can Turn It Off
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- Posted on March 21, 2025
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You might not think about it, but you’re probably pretty used to how Gmail’s search function works. You type in your query, wait a moment, then scroll through the results, looking for the email in question. These results are always in chronological order, with the most recent results appearing at the top. After years of […]
All the Ways Chickpea Liquid Can Replace Eggs in Dessert Recipes
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- Posted on March 21, 2025
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While I’ve known about the aquafaba (chickpea brining liquid) hack for a while, I’ve always thought of it more for folks with food allergies. Why would I, a happy egg eater, ever need to use it to replace eggs? Well, here we are. Egg prices don’t seem to be coming down anytime soon, and if […]
How to Take Photos on iOS Without All the Post-Processing Junk
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- Posted on March 21, 2025
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Your iPhone’s camera is smart—perhaps too smart. It’s smart enough to relight your selfies and remove distracting background objects from your photos. It’s the kind of reality-altering power that normally requires an Infinity Stone. It can also make it much harder to get photos that are accurate representations of the real world. Fortunately, there are […]
Why ‘Soil Blocking’ Is a Better Way to Grow Your Seeds
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- Posted on March 21, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Although the practice of making solid blocks of soil for growing seeds isn’t new (it may go back over 2000 years), soil blocking has gained popularity in the last few years. It’s not a complicated process: You form blocks of compressed seedling mix, lay them […]
You Can Finally Change Your Default Feed on Threads
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- Posted on March 21, 2025
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It finally happened: Threads officially allows you to choose a default feed to see when you open the app, whether that be “Following” or a custom feed you’ve created yourself. This means that when you open Threads, you’ll be able to view posts from the accounts you chose to follow, instead of seeing what the […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 21, 2025
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- Posted on March 21, 2025
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Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web…
These Beats Fit Pro Earbuds Are at Their Lowest Price Ever
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- Posted on March 21, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Beats Fit Pro are a solid choice for anyone who wants Apple’s seamless connectivity without shelling out for AirPods Pro. Right now, Woot is offering them for just $109.99 (down from $159.99), marking […]
Mac Users Should Be on the Alert for This New Phishing Scheme
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- Posted on March 21, 2025
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Mac users take note: A well-known (and relatively sophisticated) phishing scheme previously targeting Windows is now being redirected at macOS and Safari in an attempt to obtain login credentials (your Apple ID). On Windows, this scam worked by displaying fake security alerts on compromised websites claiming that the user’s device had been “compromised” or locked” […]
Is the 4% Rule Dead?
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- Posted on March 21, 2025
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Is the 4% rule dead? Most FIRE-chasers are using this retirement rule completely wrong, and it could cost them their financial freedom. With stock prices falling and many Americans fearing […]
5 Things You Can’t Afford to Get Wrong When Analyzing Deals (Rookie Reply)
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- Posted on March 21, 2025
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Anyone can analyze a rental property, but if you’re not careful, it’s easy to overlook significant costs that wipe out your cash flow and put you in the red. Thankfully, […]







