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Losing your job doesn’t have to spell financial ruin (or a diet of ramen noodles).

You can use vinegar to clean some household items—but not all. Read on to avoid potentially costly mistakes.
Rudie Obias|
The ultra-online Generation Z is still getting hoodwinked by text scams.
CaLea Johnson|
Your laundry routine might be outdated.
CaLea Johnson|

Hacks and Tips

And all you need is one common household item.
Sam Hindman|
Starbucks fans are raving about the Pumpkin Cookie Crumble Frappuccino. Here’s how to order the secret menu drink that tastes like fall in a cup.
CaLea Johnson|
Here‘s one quick and easy way to get rid of spotted lanternflies when you don’t feel like stomping on them (and a few other methods, too).
Erin McCarthy|
Grab some trash bags and get to work.
Sam Hindman|
Could making your mobile device a bit “stupider” be the key to curbing that pesky smartphone addiction? You can see for yourself with these handy tips.
Rudie Obias|
Don’t get left in the cold on your next camping trip. Build a better campfire with these easy hacks.
Julie Fogerson|
Costco shoppers are making ice cream floats for under $3, and you can too with this clever trick.
CaLea Johnson|
Getting that campfire smoke smell out of your clothes isn’t as hard as it might seem, thanks to these tips and tricks.
Lauren Dana|

Healthy Living

Here‘s what to do if you‘re struggling with the dreaded white cast caused by sunscreen.
CaLea Johnson|
If you suffer from allergies, here are the worst—and the best—places to be.
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These proven tricks will help you beat the heat.
Kate Horowitz|

Home

They’re so-called minimalist modern farmhouses, painted white, with black roofs, window frames, and railings, seemingly adrift from architectural context. Where did the big black-and-white look come from, and why is it so popular?

Money

Which states seem to have the kids’ best interests in mind?
CaLea Johnson|
An auction house is giving away valuable coins and banknotes to those who can solve their riddles.
Jake Rossen|
If you held on to an original copy of “Super Mario 64” from the 1990s, you could be rich.
Rudie Obias|
New research reveals the gaming consoles that consume the most energy.
CaLea Johnson|

Real Estate

The 1954 fixer-upper, the only private home designed by the iconic architect in Florida, is built in his atypical “hemicycle” style—and can be yours for a cool couple million.
Tim Brinkhof|
Real estate has a language all its own. We’ve simplified it for you.
Jake Rossen|
Find out where home prices are the lowest and highest across the U.S.
CaLea Johnson|
The cartoon-inspired replica was given away in 1997—and was, as the eventual owner put it, “like living in a Crayola box.”
Jake Rossen|

Recycling

Tossing old vapes in the trash could actually be more hazardous than you thought, but here's the right way to safely get rid of old e-cigarettes.
Rudie Obias|
Before booking your next trip, explore the cities leading in cleanliness.
CaLea Johnson|
Recycling gets confusing sometimes, especially when it comes to certain items. Discover which recycling rules you may (or may not) be breaking here, plus the best practices to follow instead.
Marla Mackoul|

Scams

One trick con artists have been up to lately involves sending targets random, harmless text messages before attempting to scam them.
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