Month : November 2016

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200 Thread Count or 1000? What’s the Difference

Thread count refers to the number of horizontal and vertical threads per square inch. Generally, the higher the thread count, the softer the sheet, and the more likely it will wear well-or even soften-over time. Good sheets range anywhere from 200 to 800, although you’ll occasionally see numbers over 1,000. Check out this article for more information.

BUYING GUIDE: THE TRUTH ABOUT THREAD COUNT

 

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How Much Money You Need to Live Comfortably in the 50 Biggest Cities

Unless you’re tracking expenses carefully, it can be hard to tell whether your city’s cost of living or your own spending habits are the cause of your financial troubles. Using the 50-30-20 budgeting rule, for example ― in which 50 percent of income covers necessities, 30 percent is for discretionary items and 20 percent is saved ― you can quickly determine whether your income is sufficient to cover expenses for living in your city. If it isn’t, you might have to cut costs or maybe even move.

How Much Income Do I Need???