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Scam Alert: A FedEx Tracking Notification Text Wants to Steal Your Credit Card Number

The text message is duping smartphone users into thinking they have a package notification. The only thing being delivered is a scam.

10 Best U.S. Cities for Reducing Stress

Looking to reduce your stress level? You might want to consider a permanent change of scenery—and the west coast is looking particularly good.

Spending a Lot On Books? This Browser Extension Tells You if They’re Available at Your Local Library

Library catalogs can be confusing, and Amazon’s one-click purchasing is hard to resist. This browser extension can help.

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The 20 Best States to Retire in 2020

Personal finance website WalletHub crunched the numbers on all 50 states to come up with an official ranking on the best (and worst) states to retire in 2020.

You Should Never Put Batteries In Your ‘Junk’ Drawer. Here’s Why

Loose batteries—especially 9-volt batteries—can become a fire hazard in the catch-all chaos of a junk drawer.

America’s 10 Best Cities for Remote Workers

WiFi speed, cost of living, and other factors make these cities the cream of the crop for pajama-clad employees.

A Simple Trick for Breaking Your Child's Pacifier Habit

Soothing a teething baby with a pacifier works wonders. Here’s a way to keep that peace once it’s time to break the habit.

Break In New Shoes With This Ingenious Hack

You won’t need any fancy equipment for this easy way to stretch new shoes and keep your feet blister-free.

One Word You Should Never Use In a Conversation

Those subtly apologetic follow-up emails could be weakening your original message—and affecting others’ impression of you, too.

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5 Reasons Why You’re Always Late (and How to Fix Them)

Between 15 and 20 percent of Americans are consistently late to appointments and meetings. If you're one of them, here are five reasons you might be habitually late—and here’s how you can fix them.

Resolved to Read More? Try This Simple Hack

Your social media addiction could actually be the key to making a serious dent in your 2020 reading list.

Want to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution? Start Now

No matter what New Year’s resolution idea you have in mind for 2020, a practice round can help you achieve it.

Need to Renew Your Passport in 24 Hours? There’s an App for That

The Mobile Passport app is teaming up with RushMyPassport to deliver you a fresh passport without all the hassle and confusion.

Waze Just Added a Feature to Help Drivers Steer Clear of Unplowed Roads

Waze is making driving safety even easier with a feature that shows you (and lets you report) dangerous and icy roads.

Why You Should Never Charge Your Phone in Public USB Ports Without a USB Data Blocker

Public USB ports could be an easy way for hackers to steal your device’s passwords and other important data.

5 Easier Ways to Water Your Christmas Tree

Avoid the sap-covered clothing and use these easy methods for watering a Christmas tree without crouching down on the floor.

Your Smart TV Is Vulnerable to Hackers, According to the FBI

Before you decide to just return your smart TV altogether, beef up your cybersecurity with tips from the FBI.

25 Gift Cards That Give You—and Your Recipient—the Best Bang for Your Buck

From highest ratings to highest discounts, these gift cards are your best bet for hard-to-please recipients.

The San Mateo Bridge runs along San Francisco's Bay Area, home to many of America's most expensive ZIP codes.

The 20 Most Expensive ZIP Codes in America

California and New York both have notoriously expensive real estate, but it’s not just in Beverly Hills and Manhattan.

The Reason You Should Never Wear Orange to a Job Interview

According to hiring managers, job interview outfits matter. Here are tips on what to wear, what not to wear, and why.

A Simple—and Delicious—Trick for Making the Creamiest Mashed Potatoes

The best mashed potatoes recipe is one you can make the day before without sacrificing that rich, buttery texture.

How Much Are You Spending on Streaming Services? This Handy Calculator Can Tell You

The list of movies on Disney+ seems well worth a measly $7 a month, but multiple subscriptions definitely add up.

Running Just Once a Week Is Linked to a 27 Percent Drop in Risk of Early Death

Researchers crunched the numbers on previous running studies to find that even light joggers may reap these benefits.

Ingenious Moving Tips, According to Twitter

Here are Twitter’s best packing tips and tricks to help you save space, money, time, and your sanity on moving day.

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