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All the Free Stuff You Never Knew Your Library Card Could Get You
Haven’t used your library card lately? You’re missing out on a bunch of free stuff.
Should You Pay Off Your Starter Home, or Save Cash for the Next One?
The market’s too hot but you’ve already stocked away a down payment—so what’s your best move?
Is the Crypto Bubble Going to Burst?
Cryptocurrencies are volatile—and always have been.
Do You Really Have to Join the HOA?
Stories of homeowners association nightmares are common. Is there any way to avoid them?
How to Choose the Right Cryptocurrency Wallet
All your cryptocurrency has to be stored somewhere—here’s how to choose the right crypto wallet for your needs.
Desperate to be in Inglewood on Super Bowl Sunday? Be prepared to work a little—and pay a lot.
How to Tell If Your Vinyl Collection Is Actually Worth Cash
Let's figure out if you can retire on all that vinyl.
It is possible—but not easy—to change your accent. And yes, you have one.
Choose a 'Bulkhead' Row, and Other Air Travel Tips for the Passenger of Size
Air travel for the big-boned is difficult and uncomfortable, but there are ways to make the best of a tight situation.
Add Outdoor Space to Your Home With a DIY Roof Deck
If you have a flat roof on your house, a deck can provide a relaxing outdoor space—and add value to your home.
Should You Pump, Press, or Slam Your Brakes on a Patch of Ice?
Driving in the snow and ice is dangerous. So is stopping.
What Are the 'Sunday Scaries,' and How Can You Beat Them?
There are ways to manage the anxiety you feel the night before you have to go back to work or school.
Use These Types of Volunteer Jobs to Selfishly Advance Your Career
Volunteering benefits communities, but it can also benefit you.
The Secret to Making Colonoscopy Prep Less Shitty
Colonoscopies are life-saving and necessary. Preparing for them is a descent into body horror.
What You Really Need to Survive a Blackout
It’s a fact of life: You’re going to lose power. Here’s how to get through it with minimal discomfort.
Ask for the Menu, and Other Ways to Make Your Next Hospital Stay More Tolerable
Hospital rooms aren't exactly the height of comfort, but there are several ways to improve your stay.
Call centers are increasingly automated, AI-driven, and outsourced—but there are ways to get results.
Here’s what you should say—and what you shouldn’t—when ordering wine.
How to Make Home Buying Better, Without Being Rich
Buying a house can be stressful—but there are ways you can take control of the process.
You are legally required to comply—but not everybody does.