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America's Most Pet-Friendly Workplaces

Here's where to work if you want to bring your pupper to the office.

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The Cold Truth About Dairy-Free 'Ice Cream'

You still shouldn't eat the whole pint.

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The 10 States Seeing a Massive Millennial Influx

Let's hope Washington has enough avocado toast to go around.

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Here's How Much You Need to Make to Be Among the Top Half of Earners in Your City

Want to feel rich compared to your neighbors? Don't move to San Jose.

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See How Far America's Favorite Cars Can Travel on $50 of Gas

Suddenly that Honda Civic is looking pretty attractive.

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Having Trouble Dealing With Negative Feedback? Don't Be So Quick to React

Self-awareness is the key to success, experts say.

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7 Things You Didn't Know You Should Negotiate, and How to Get the Best Deal

Don't feel awkward asking for the best deal.

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The FDA Just Issued a Warning About 'Sunscreen Pills'

Don't get burned.

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Vacationing on a Budget? Wanderu Will Suggest Destinations that Cost Less Than $20

Just be ready to hop on a bus at 1 a.m.

Have you checked the settings on your ceiling fan lately?

Ceiling Fan Not Cooling You Off? Maybe It's Spinning in the Wrong Direction

There's more to ceiling fan settings than "on" and "off"—and if you've noticed that your fan works better on cold days than on hot ones, you may have it on the wrong setting.

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Considering a Change of Scenery? These Are America's Fastest-Growing Cities

Forget New York—try San Antonio on for size.

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New App Looks at Bike Share Programs and Public Transit When Planning Your Route

Coord has made the ultimate route-planning tool for public transit users.

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Why The FBI is Urging You to Reboot Your Internet Router

Malware is infecting hundreds of thousands of routers, but there's an easy fix.

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Amazon Is Banning Customers Who Return Too Many Items

Think twice before checking out.

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This Simple Rule Will Tell You How Much You Can Afford to Spend on a Car

Don't walk onto the lot without this price in mind.

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You Can Finally Mute Users on Instagram

The best part? The person will never know.

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Not Sure How to Plan a Multi-City Vacation? A New App Will Do It for You

Travel can be stressful, but coming up with an itinerary doesn't have to be.

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How to Remove Dents From Your Car Without Doing Further Damage

Save yourself a trip to the mechanic.

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The Top Excuses Employees Give for Being Late to Work

Sometimes, you just have to wait for your coffee to cool. (Actual excuse taken from actual employee.)

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The 25 Most In-Demand Job Skills Right Now, According to LinkedIn

So many skills to learn and so little time.

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Soon You May Be Able to Shop for Home Goods at Whole Foods

Plant & Plate is now open for business at one location.

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How To Get Past the iPhone-Crashing 'Death Emoji'

Receiving a simple text message can freeze your Messages app. Here's how to fix it.

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More Than a Month After Massive Egg Recall, People Are Still Getting Sick

More than 200 million eggs shipped to nine states carry the potential for foodborne illness, and the number of reported salmonella cases has tripled since April.

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‘Boomerang’ Employees Are on the Rise

Should you consider it? Here's what you need to know.