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Money Talks: The best friends running parallel businesses

Meredith and Julia have swapped tips on everything from pricing to fighting off self-doubt as they’ve grown their own craft companies.

By Nicole Dieker

How to learn to love winter

Winter doesn’t have to be the absolute worst time of year.

By Allie Volpe

The glories of dining out alone

By Alissa Wilkinson

Money Talks: How this couple runs a small business while raising six kids

By Nicole Dieker

How to negotiate over practically anything

By Allie Volpe

How to prepare your home for winter, even if you’re a renter

By Allie Volpe

Your flight was canceled. Now what?

By Allie Volpe

Want to improve your memory? Try these unexpected tips.

By Allie Volpe

It’s all too easy to get sick right now. Here’s how to protect yourself.

By Julia Craven

Do you have a small-business story? Share it with Vox.

By Gabriela Fernandez

A not-intimidating guide to meal planning

By Nisha Chittal

A practical guide to getting laid off

By Allie Volpe

In search of an attainable New Year’s resolution

By Allie Volpe

What your kid’s teacher really wants for the holidays

By Allie Volpe

One secret to cheap travel? Pet sitting.

By Paulette Perhach

How to become a truly excellent gift giver

By Eliza Brooke

Holiday scam email season is here. Don’t fall for it.

By Sara Morrison

The case for buying less — and how to actually do it

By Alexandra Frost

How to cook and eat well when food is more expensive than ever

By Nisha Chittal

Holiday traditions aren’t set in stone. You can update them.

By Allie Volpe

Going home for the holidays? Boost, mask, and test beforehand.

By Allie Volpe

How to handle an overload of grief

By Katie Reilly

Easy ways to organize your digital life, from photos to emails

By Allie Volpe

How to be a good-enough home cook

By Allie Volpe

How to start saving and investing money — even amid economic uncertainty

By Tatiana Walk-Morris

You don’t need to be a parent to build meaningful relationships with kids

By Alex Hazlett

Nobody’s perfect. Here’s how to be a good influence on your kids anyway.

By Jay Deitcher

Networking is a necessary — and misunderstood — skill. Here’s how to hone it.

By Teresa Xie

Going to weddings can be expensive. Here’s how to protect your budget — and energy.

By Gyan Yankovich

How to move your body when your brain won’t cooperate

By Julia Craven

How to successfully shop a “final sale” section

By Erica Sweeney

The skills you should know before moving out on your own

By Allie Volpe

How to reframe (and solve) a tricky life problem

By Eliza Brooke

You know what your wedding doesn’t need? Doughnut walls.

By Emily Stewart

How to get over a breakup — no matter which side of it you’re on

By Allie Volpe

How to come up with a last-minute Halloween costume without spending a ton of money

By Allie Volpe

What we get wrong about being in love

By Sean Illing

End-of-life planning with loved ones can be hard. Here’s where to start.

By Marin Cogan

Looking for a sense of belonging? Start with being a good guest.

By Alissa Wilkinson

American trains aren’t great — but you should still take them anyway

By Siobhan McDonough

The sleep advice no one tells you

By Allie Volpe

Do we ask too much of parents?

By Sean Illing