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Lindsey Balbierz for NPR

Your tax refund: how child tax credits and stimulus checks may have an impact

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These strategies can help working parents build support and reclaim some time

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How examining our regrets can make for a more meaningful life

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How to talk to customer service – and actually get what you want

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The best long distance friends are the ones who know how to communicate well. That looks different for everyone, so discuss which channels feel best for you and your friend. Sol Cotti for NPR hide caption

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4 tips to stay connected when your friends live far away

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Mar Hernández for NPR

Our most valuable lessons from 2 pandemic years

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Flipping a coin can actually help you make a choice when both options sound good and you need to get out of the gridlock of indecision. Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR hide caption

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How to be less indecisive about everyday decisions

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Yes, you can run a marathon! Here's how to start training

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Detail from the cover of Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally by Emily Ladau. Tyler Feder/Ten Speed Press hide caption

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Don't be scared to talk about disabilities. Here's what to know and what to say

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COMIC: Finding peace with singlehood in a society that wants everyone to partner up

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How to turn your breakup into a new beginning

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Financial advice for artists who think they're 'bad with money'

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4 tips for talking to your Latinx parents about mental health

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