Working Americans are opting to outsource this 1 major household task — but is it worth it? Here’s how to figure out if the cost comes out in the wash

More people are paying to simplify their lives. Here’s how to decide if it’s a smart investment or just another expense.
Slate

The Monthly $250 Splurge That Has Changed My Life for the Better

This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. I hate cleaning. I know that most people don’t like cleaning—unless you’re one of those CleanTok influencers—but I really hate it. I’m also not ...
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Is a Maid Worth the Money or Should I Clean Myself?

Hiring a maid or a house cleaning service may seem like the ultimate luxury for many of us. But your time is worth money, and the time you spend scrubbing the kitchen floor might be more profitably, ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Homeaglow's $19 house cleaning service traps customers in hard-to-cancel subscriptions, watchdog group says

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