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Let us tell you a little secret. Summer isn’t always the best time to take a vacation.

You’re shocked, I’m sure, but it’s true. Summer may appear to be an ideal time to set off on the adventure of a lifetime, however, the true star of the vacation show is actually the fall.

October is truly an ideal time to get away for a few days from work, stress, and your everyday life to experience something new. What makes this month so special? First off, the weather is nearly ideal in locations all around the globe. Secondly, places are less crowded as everyone else spent all their vacation days in the summer.

And, here’s another bonus: Places may actually be cheaper to visit in October because it’s the end of their high tourist season. You may even be able to score cheaper flights thanks to low supply and demand too. (That means you could spend a little less time squirreling money away in your travel fund.)

So, if you can, hold off just a little bit longer and plan your group, family, romantic, or solo travels for the month of October. But, just where should you go for the fall vacation of your dreams? Here are seven destinations where you could potentially travel to this October.

Taking a standardized test can feel like an anxiety-inducing task that you’d really rather skip, but if you plan on applying for graduate school you might have to buckle down and take the GRE. Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are a part of many graduate school applications.

The GRE is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), which is responsible for the behind-the-scenes creation and scoring of around 50 million tests in more than 180 countries.

Prepping for the GRE can feel like a daunting task, but breaking it down into steps can make the process of taking the GRE less intimidating. While this information is subject to change, here are some tips about how to take the GRE today.

If you’ve ever watched Chip and Joanna transform a Texas interior with their signature brand of minimalist, barnhouse chic (i.e. shiplap), you may have been struck with envy—and overwhelm. As beautiful as those HGTV homes look in their “after” shots, it usually takes a lot of work to get them there.

But even if you’ve never so much as cobbled together a piece of IKEA furniture, there are some easy home renovation techniques that will take your space from so-so to stunning, no heavy machinery required.

Here are some home remodeling ideas for beginners, whether you’re looking to spruce up your home for your own purposes or stage it for selling.

The kids are back in school, football is on the tube, and many of us are scratching our heads as to how it’s already the last quarter of 2019. Even in the face of all the background noise of trade wars, political arguments, and interest rate cuts, the market ended the month higher.

Contrary to experts predicting the impending crash, the longest expansion in United States history kept chugging forward. As you get ready for your favorite TV shows to return from break, sit back and catch up on some highlights from September.

When it comes to your career development, it pays to take matters into your own hands. If you’re waiting for a manager or mentor to tell you exactly what you need to do in order to grow your skill set or get promoted, you could be waiting forever.

If you are thinking of getting a new job, changing industries, or have bigger ambitions than your current role, your boss may not even be that interested in helping you. No one knows you better than you know yourself.

Career development means more than just taking a class or going to a networking event—it’s thinking two (or more!) steps ahead for where you want to go and grow in your career, and what you need to learn or experience to get there.