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Helping people live better lives individually and collectively — from mental health to relationships of all kinds to work, money, and more.

How to become a truly excellent gift giver

A great present should have at least one of these three qualities. Here’s what they are.

By Eliza Brooke

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

Sorry, no one is actually going to give you a free Yeti cooler.

By Sara Morrison

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

By Alexandra Frost November 22

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

By Nisha Chittal November 21

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

By Allie Volpe November 20

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

By Allie Volpe November 18

How to handle an overload of grief

By Katie Reilly November 13

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

By Allie Volpe November 12

How to be a good-enough home cook

By Allie Volpe November 5

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

By Tatiana Walk-Morris November 1

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

By Alex Hazlett October 28

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

By Jay Deitcher October 27

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

By Teresa Xie October 25

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

By Gyan Yankovich October 22

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

By Julia Craven October 21

How to successfully shop a “final sale” section

By Erica Sweeney October 18

The skills you should know before moving out on your own

By Allie Volpe October 16

How to reframe (and solve) a tricky life problem

By Eliza Brooke October 14

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

By Emily Stewart October 6

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

By Allie Volpe October 6

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

By Allie Volpe October 3

What we get wrong about being in love

By Sean Illing September 30

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

By Marin Cogan September 30

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

By Alissa Wilkinson September 28

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

By Siobhan McDonough September 26

The sleep advice no one tells you

By Allie Volpe September 25

Do we ask too much of parents?

By Sean Illing September 25

The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Everything you need to know about voting right now

By Allie Volpe September 20

How to figure out what you want out of life

By Allie Volpe September 19

How to get your elected officials to listen to you

By Allie Volpe September 16

Cookie pop-ups have taken over the internet. Here’s how to stop them.

By Sara Morrison September 14

How to (actually) stay friends with an ex

By Jay Deitcher September 14

The beginner’s guide to running

By Allie Volpe September 11

Want to be happy? Don’t follow your gut.

By Sean Illing September 7

How to nourish yourself in a difficult time

By Leanne Brown September 5

You’re being tracked through your email. Here’s how to stop it.

By Sara Morrison September 3

How to set boundaries when your family sides with your ex

By Jay Deitcher August 31

What to do when your side hustle becomes a drag

By Eliza Brooke August 29

Even Better

The introvert’s guide to actually enjoying a party

It’s all about managing your social battery.

By Eliza Brooke August 26

What if your financial future wasn’t stressful?

By Julia Furlan August 25

Features

How to make small talk when you hate small talk

In defense of the much-maligned conversational form.

By Rebecca Jennings August 24

Features

So you want to end a friendship. Here’s what to consider.

Platonic breakups can be just as painful as romantic ones.

By Allie Volpe August 23