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12 U.S. Destinations for the Perfect Last-Minute Summer Vacation

Karla Bowsher on August 13, 2018

There is still time for one last summer adventure if you choose wisely. These options work for a range of budgets and schedules.

This Trick Might Help You Fall Asleep Earlier Every Night

Karla Bowsher on August 12, 2018

This simple sleep technique is drug-free and cost-free, and a study suggests its impact is comparable to using pharmaceutical sleep aids.

The Library You Need to See in Every State and D.C.

Kari Huus on August 9, 2018

You don’t need to be bookish to make these libraries worth a visit. Among them are architectural masterpieces, places steeped in history or charm, and others that have an amazing wealth of books.

25 Things Babies Born in 2018 Won’t Ever Know

Ari Cetron on August 9, 2018

From dinner conversation and privacy to CDs and other technology that we once thought was cool — will you even be able to explain it all?

Looking for a Place to Retire? Experts Say This Region Is Tops

Karla Bowsher on August 8, 2018

One region is practically perfect for anyone open to retiring abroad. Plus, we have tips about what to weigh before you leave the U.S.

Great Places to Travel and Save in the Off-Season

Lucy Lazarony on August 7, 2018

Take in these terrific destinations when the crowds have thinned and the prices are lower.

12 Food Hacks That Will Save You Time, Money or Grief

Ari Cetron on August 7, 2018

These tricks will help you make better food minus the little irritations.

The 8 Most Fattening Restaurant Meals of 2018

Karla Bowsher on August 5, 2018

Many of these dishes contain more calories — not to mention saturated fat or sodium — than you should consume in an entire day.

9 Books That Billionaires Say You Should Read

Gael F. Cooper on August 4, 2018

You probably can’t join their yacht club, but you can join their book club.

2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Wait to Take Social Security?

Stacy Johnson on August 3, 2018

Many financial advisers say you should always wait until age 70 to collect Social Security. They’re wrong. Here’s why.

5 Countries That Offer Cheap and Easy Retirement Living

Karla Bowsher on July 30, 2018

U.S. citizens will have an easier time living or retiring abroad if they choose one of these nations. Here’s why.

10 Tools Sure to Boost Your Garden’s Harvest

Karla Bowsher on July 30, 2018

Forget that trendy $100 herb-growing contraption that hogs counter space. These products will get you gardening for a lot less.

2-Minute Money Manager: Can I Protect My Money If I Go Into a Nursing Home?

Stacy Johnson on July 30, 2018

Medicaid — not Medicare — covers long-term nursing home expenses. But you must have a low income and few assets to qualify. Is there a way to work the system?

How to Build a DIY Air Conditioner in Minutes for Less Than $10

Jim Gold on July 29, 2018

This cheap and easy project will help keep you cool all summer — and that could keep you healthy.

2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Get Disability Insurance?

Stacy Johnson on July 23, 2018

Health insurance will pay medical bills. But if you’re sick or can’t work, who’s going to pay other bills? Here’s what you need to know about disability insurance.

Survey Reveals the 10 Biggest Wedding Regrets

Maryalene LaPonsie on July 20, 2018

If you’re planning a wedding or know someone who is, consider these common regrets about costs, guests, stress — and even having a wedding at all.

The Cotton Ball Diet and Other Regrettable Health Fads

Gael F. Cooper on July 18, 2018

In pursuit of fitness, humans have come up with a bevy of ideas that range from ridiculous to dangerous. Here are 12 once trendy ideas — tapeworms, cigarettes, anyone? — that we really recommend you do not try.

8 Easy Ways to Make a Great Impression in Seconds

Hiram Reisner on July 17, 2018

Learning how to connect with people quickly is essential to landing new jobs and opportunities and to building relationships.

2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Get Global Entry or TSA Precheck?

Stacy Johnson on July 16, 2018

Global Entry and TSA PreCheck are both programs that will speed you through airport security lines. I enrolled in the wrong one. Here’s how to avoid my mistake.