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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.

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Smart HVAC Systems Promise the Perfect Temperature—and Energy Bill Savings

No more hot spots and drafty corners.

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Google Now Lets Parents Manage Their Kids' Phone Time Remotely

The feature is now available on all Android phones.

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Spoiler: You’re Probably Storing Your Wine Wrong

Get a wine rack.

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Are You in the Middle Class? This Calculator Can Tell You

Surveys find that Americans tend to think of themselves as middle class, no matter how much money they make.

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Why You Should Be Wary of Prescription Drug Ads on TV

The persuasive ads can run afoul of FDA regulations and may not be telling you the whole story.

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This Mindfulness App Wants to Break You of Your Smartphone Addiction

Can't stay off your phone? Download Flipd.

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The Most (and Least) Valuable College Majors, Ranked

Yes, STEM majors make more. But the most valuable field of study isn't medicine or engineering.

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Don't Toss Your Old Toothbrush Into the Recycling Bin—Send It Here Instead

Because you're probably overdue for a new toothbrush anyway.

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What to Put in Your Go-Bag in Case of an Emergency

It’s always a smart idea to prepare for the worst while still hoping for the best.

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Forget Free Snacks: Natural Light Is the Most Sought-After Office Perk

People want windows more than they want a company gym.

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What Happens When You Don't Wash Your Sheets?

You'll want to head directly to the laundromat.

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Want to Be as Productive as Possible? Try the Pomodoro Technique

It keeps you honest about how much time you actually spend working versus goofing off—but it leaves time for a little fun, too.

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Gut Feeling: Why Probiotics Might Not Be a Good Idea for Everyone

For some, the "good bacteria" might simply be going in one end and right out the other.

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The 5 Countries That Pay Teachers More Than the U.S.

America ranks sixth globally in terms of teacher salaries.