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When it's time for some R&R in the sun, Americans have a wealth of options. But based on summertime hotel room rentals, which one takes the crown? Orlando with its theme parks? New York with its culture? Washington with it's history? L.A. with its beaches? None of the above. Curious? Read on ...

Cigarettes have only gotten more and more expensive over the past decade as nearly every state has pushed taxes upward. But the habit hits our wallets in a series of small purchases: Are smokers really aware of quite how much they spend a year? We hit the streets of Manhattan to ask.

It's well known that the cost of attending college is soaring, but a few colleges have bucked the trend by remaining tuition free. Money College takes a closer look at them:

If you are interested in a career in the kitchen of a four-star restaurant, then it's off to culinary school. But in order to pay for an education in all things cooking, students should start looking into culinary scholarships. Money College wrote about culinary scholarships last month, but here...

Interested in ice-skating for half the price? Then Like-Ice might be nice. The synthetic ice from Germany made its U.S. debut this week at New York City's Stadia Design & Technology Expo for stadium operators and suppliers. It got my attention because my wife and daughter skated on plastic ice...

I want a job, now To edit, to write, for pay End unemployment It may not be the best haiku ever written, but for a chance at $500 I thought I'd give it a chance. Fedcap, a New York group that helps people get jobs, is sponsoring a "Words About Work!" poetry contest this spring for the best poetry...

As the housing crisis continues and demand for housing declines as people move in with friends and relatives, now is a fantastic time to negotiate for lower rent in some markets.Just ask actor Mickey Rourke. He just rented a loft in Manhattan's Meatpacking district for $19,800 per month. That might...

If you can get past the muggy summer days of Manhattan, one of the huge perks of living in the city is the wealth of free outdoor events held every season. A variety of festivals hold concerts, operas, street fairs, and our favorite: outdoor films. There's nothing quite like watching a movie on the...

Can't get enough of the Big Apple? Thanks to the folks at the Tribeca Film Festival (who sponsored this promotion), Time Out New York offers you a free two-year subscription to its weekly magazine. So whether you're a tourist searching for top-notch entertainment and upscale restaurant ideas or a...

When everyone was rolling in dough, it was hard to resist the allure of green-friendly construction. But now that New York City's once infallible real estate market is cracking, the appetite for environmentally conscious homes is falling fast.New York Magazine reports that in the New York area,...