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Beat the heat with these tips for staying cool without AC.

No Air Conditioner Needed! 11 Life Hacks for Staying Cool This Summer

We can help you chill out a little this summer—literally. These 11 tips will help you keep things as cool as possible, even when temperatures soar.

How Much You Need to Earn to Rent a Home in Each State

A huge number of people pay more than they can really afford for housing.

13 Things You Need in Your Home Gym or Workout Bag, According to Professional Trainers

Keep a bag packed full of these expert-approved workout essentials handy in order to take the guesswork out of your sweat sesh.

A Worksheet to Take the Stress Out of Leaving for Vacation

A simple worksheet can make planning your work absence a breeze.

'Indulgent' Names Get People to Eat More Veggies

“Twisted citrus-glazed carrots” will beat out “smart-choice vitamin C citrus carrots" almost every time.

How Limitations Can Kick-Start Creativity

Unlimited creative freedom may actually end up hurting you.

11 Tips from HR Pros on Making Your Resume Stand Out

Keeping your resume to a single page is a good place to start.

Low Body Weight May Be Risky for Female Runners’ Bones

Low Body Weight May Be Risky for Female Athletes’ Bones

The Easy Way to Filter Out Unimportant Emails While You're on Vacation

Stay in the loop at work and keep your inbox manageable while still enjoying your break.

5 Tips for Adapting to a Non-Traditional Work Structure

After moving to Vietnam, Zoe Weiner had to figure out how to add structure to her days while living on local time and working on U.S. time.

11 Brilliant Resume Tricks That Worked

A hiring manager spends 15 to 30 seconds, maximum, looking at your resume before deciding whether it belongs in the “yes” or the “no” pile. Here's how to catch their eye.

Meet Woebot, the Mental Health Chatbot

Could a chatbot actually help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression? One San Francisco startup is aiming to find out.

10 Brilliantly Creative Ways People Have Gotten Jobs

These 10 people went the extra mile with their job applications—and landed the position.

You Could Be Donating to Charity Every Time You Open a New Tab

Tab for a Cause gives a portion of its adverting revenue to a charity every time you open a new tab through its site.

Feel Tired All the Time? “Social Jet Lag” May be to Blame

Your inconsistent sleep schedule could be wearing on your health.

5 Signs It's Time to Look for a New Job

How do you know if you need to jump ship or just take a vacation?

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Gummy Bears and M&Ms Explain How Tax Brackets Work

The U.S. tax system is complicated. Luckily, there are gummy bears.

8 Common Myths About Running, Busted

Join the hundreds of thousands hitting the pavement this Global Running Day with confidence armed with these facts about running's effect on your health.