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Top Universities (Including Harvard) Offer Hundreds of Free Classes Online. Here's How to Join In

Now is the time to finally learn Chinese or take up programming.

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10 Surprising Uses for Cotton Swabs

They're like the Swiss Army knife of beauty products.

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This Is the Ideal Credit Score, According to a Financial Expert

A perfect 850 is great—but not necessary to score the best rates.

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There's an Easier Way to Use a Cheese Grater

And it's a game changer.

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Was Your Facebook Hacked? Here's How to Find Out

You can get an answer from Facebook ASAP.

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A Look at the Highest (And Lowest) Paying Jobs in Each State

You do not want to be a projectionist in Iowa.

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Waze Carpool Will Help You Find the Perfect Commute Buddy

You can also use it to hitch a ride with coworkers.

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This Smart Planner Lets You Switch Seamlessly Between Handwritten and Digital Notes

Organicer is made for the obsessive planner who wants the best of both worlds: a paper planner and a digital calendar.

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The Latest Roomba Vacuum Will Even Empty Its Own Dust Bin

Vacuuming by robot now involves even less effort than before.

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Why You Shouldn't Skip the Flu Shot This Year

About 900,000 people were hospitalized for influenza last year. Here's how to avoid becoming one of them this season.

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America's Fastest Growing City Might Surprise You

No, it's not in California or New York.

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How Expert Travelers Get Away With Never Paying Checked Bag Fees

You don't need more than a carry-on.

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Finally: The FCC Is Fighting Back Against Robocalls

By 2019, half of all the calls you get on your cell phone might be from telemarketers.

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New Google Maps Commuter Tab Shows Traffic Delays and Tracks the Location of Your Train or Bus

You'll never be late again.

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Life Insurer John Hancock Will Give You Discounts for Your Apple Watch Data

Your Fitbit and Apple Watch data could score you discounts.

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6 Easy Ways to Remove Gum from Your Clothes and Hair

First off, find the nearest hydrophobic material.

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Which Streaming Service Gives You the Most for Your Money? Spoiler: It's Not Netflix

Time to rethink your subscriptions.

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Looking to Negotiate Your Salary After Receiving a Job Offer? Here's What You Should Say

You don't have to accept the first offer that comes your way.

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A Simple Trick for Making Even the Most Uncomfortable Chair 'Sittable'

Banish the backrest.

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Scam Alert: FBI Warns That Hackers Are Trying to Reroute Your Direct Deposit Paycheck

Here are the signs to look out for.

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A Simple Trick for Becoming a Better Listener

Hint: You're probably doing it anyway.

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These 15 American Cities Have the Most Open Jobs Paying at Least $100,000

Not every city on the list comes with an equally high cost of living.

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Should You Take a Daily Aspirin to Prevent Heart Disease?

A new study raises new questions.

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5 Ways to Express Your Gratitude (and Reap Its Benefits)

Studies show that taking stock of the good things in your life can increase your well-being.