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There's an Ideal Time to Grocery Shop If You Want to Avoid Lines and Save Money

Grocery shopping on the weekend isn't worth the hassle.

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Email Regrets? Android Users Can Now Unsend Their Gmails

But you've only got 10 seconds to decide.

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Debunking 6 Common Home Remedies That Aren't Worth Trying

If you are sick or injured, the treatment isn't usually in your kitchen pantry—despite what your grandmother may have told you.

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5 Expert Travel Tips from a Flight Attendant

Between the crowds of people, the overpriced airport food, and flight delays, there are so many ways travel can go wrong. We talked to flight attendant Bianca DiValerio about how to make the travel experience more efficient.

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The Reasons to Be Wary of Reports About 'Forgiven' Student Loan Debt

If you think your college loan troubles are over, you're wrong. Here's why.

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Which Kind of Oatmeal is Best for Your Health?

The best choice should really be called "groatmeal."

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11 Things You Should Always Buy at Thrift Shops

Why pay top dollar for retail items when you can often score the same goods secondhand? Here are 11 items you should look for.

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The Surprising U.S. Cities Where Your Salary Goes the Furthest

Where to get more bang for your buck.

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The Best (and Worst) States to Have a Baby

Location, location, location.

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Trulia Now Makes Browsing Neighborhoods as Easy as Browsing Homes

Location, location, location!

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After Seven Years, Melbourne Has Been Displaced as the World's Most Liveable City

You'd better brush up on your German.

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New York Public Library Is Now Lending Out Ties and Other Accessories for Job Interviews

Need a briefcase? Head to the library.

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You've Been Using Your Can Opener Wrong

Never cut yourself on jagged lids again.

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Want to Get a Free Hotel Room? Plan a Stopover

If you book a hotel through the airline, the savings could amount to a free room.

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Avoid This Common Pitfall of Shopping for a New Car Online

Dealerships don't always want to hand over the keys so easily.

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How Good Posture Can Boost Your Confidence When You Need it Most

It may also help you feel more relaxed in stressful situations—like interviews.

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A Simple Trick for Eliminating 'Filler Words' Like 'Like' From Your Vocabulary

According to communication experts.

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Cheap, Simple, Eco-Friendly Ways to Stay Cool This Summer

Beating the heat shouldn't mean contributing to global warming.

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Should You Get Travel Insurance for Your Summer Vacation?

It's not required, but there are times when it's a very, very good idea.

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Why You Should Never Just 'Top Off' Your Contact Lens Case With Fresh Solution

Your lenses are loaded with bacteria.

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New Google Maps Feature Tells You If You're a 'Match' for That Restaurant You Looked Up

Making dinner plans just got a little simpler.

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Forget the Microwave—This is the Best Way to Reheat Pizza at Home

Say goodbye to soggy day-old pizza.

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The Simplest Way to Hide Old Facebook and Twitter Posts

Make sure your social media past doesn't come back to haunt you.

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6 Common Dangers to Watch Out For When Walking Your Dog

Think twice before letting your pooch drink standing water or munch on that discarded bagel.