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Get a better handle on your money with a financial self-care routine
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Get a better handle on your money with a financial self-care routine

Just like your health, your finances need checkups too. Here are 5 good habits to do every year to help you reach your financial goals.

Get a better handle on your money with a financial self-care routine

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Free and low-cost ways to have fun this summer
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Free and low-cost ways to have fun this summer

You don't need to spend a lot of money to have fun. Have you ever done a chocolate bar taste test? Hosted a themed hangout? Ideas to keep yourself entertained (and on a budget).

Free and low-cost ways to have fun this summer

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How to bring more play into your life
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How to bring more play into your life

Play isn't just fun. Researchers argue it can help you adapt to difficult circumstances, collaborate better and problem-solve. We'll help you figure out your play personality and how to prioritize play in your life.

How to bring more play into your life

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How to pick a bank that works for you
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How to pick a bank that works for you

It's easy to feel stuck with a bank account you've had forever, even if it's inconvenient or racking up fees. But there are lots of other options out there.

How to pick a bank that works for you

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Thursday

It's never too late to become a strong swimmer. Here's how to start
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It's never too late to become a strong swimmer. Here's how to start

Knowing how to swim can help you have fun at the pool or beach this summer. But it could also save your life. Here are some tips to start swimming at any age.

It's never too late to become a strong swimmer. Here's how to start

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Thursday

The dos and don'ts of starting a running routine
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The dos and don'ts of starting a running routine

Ready to kickstart a new running habit? Coach Martinus Evans breaks down a common misconception to get you into the mindset — and offers quick tips on pace, form and more.

The dos and don'ts of starting a running routine

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Friday

Wildfire smoke is blanketing much of the U.S. Here's how to protect yourself

New York topped the list of most polluted major cities in the world on Tuesday night, as smoke from the wildfires in Canada continues to blanket the East Coast of the United States. David Dee Delgado/Getty Images hide caption

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Wildfire smoke is blanketing much of the U.S. Here's how to protect yourself

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing poor air quality in parts of the U.S. This smoke can have dangerous health effects because it carries fine particulates known as PM 2.5. With millions of people affected, we thought it would be a good time to turn it over to our friends at NPR's Life Kit podcast. Ever ready with helpful tips, they just released an episode with tips for protecting yourself from wildfire smoke.

Wildfire smoke is blanketing much of the U.S. Here's how to protect yourself

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How to protect yourself from poor air quality

The Palisades Fire burns in the distance as seen from the Santa Monica Pier on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Santa Monica, Calif. Marcus Ubungen/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images hide caption

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How to protect yourself from poor air quality

The health effects of wildfire smoke are dangerous. Here's how to stay safe when the air quality is unhealthy.

How to protect yourself from poor air quality

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