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IKEA Plans to Offer Extended Paid Leave to All New Parents

Part-time and full-time workers will be covered under the policy.

Missing Just One to Two Hours of Sleep Doubles Your Risk of Car Crash

Scarily, 35 percent of American adults sleep less than seven hours daily.

8 Tips for Dealing with Pushy Salespeople

Although most salespeople don’t try to intimidate or manipulate you into buying items you neither need nor want, it helps to know how to handle the ones that do.

Learn to Say No by Using 'Don’t' Instead of 'Can’t'

Whatever the temptation is, saying "I don't" can empower you to stay true to your goals.

Why Yo-Yo Dieting Leads to Long-Term Weight Gain

Scientists say that intense calorie restriction teaches the body to hold on to any fat it can get.

6 Ways to Splurge Strategically (and Get the Most Bang for Your Buck)

If you're smart about your budget, you'll have the means to spend a bit extra on high-ticket items or experiences.

6 Budgeting Myths, Busted

Presented by Allstate.

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America's Oldest Mall Now Houses Micro-Apartments

...And the waiting list to get one is a mile long.

Scientists Figure Out How Some Probiotics Work

Beneficial bacteria give off a chemical that gives the immune system a gentle nudge.

Creative Activities Like Baking and Knitting Boost Mental Well-Being

Research shows that the "flourishing" effect extends to the next day.

4 Money Moves to Make Before the End of the Year

Avoid the holiday debt that most of us drag into the new year.

Nestlé Has Developed Technology to Use Less Sugar in Chocolate

The breakthrough will reportedly let confectioners reduce the sweet stuff in products by as much as 40 percent.

The Most Googled Ailments, By Region

San Jose apparently has a dandruff problem.

Correct Your Posture With a Device That Tells You to Sit Up Straight

Poze is a tiny sensor that monitors the angle of your back’s position, and buzzes you when you slouch.

Our Poor Sleep Habits Cost the Economy Billions Each Year

Sleep-deprivation hurts more than just yourself.

7 Ways to Have a Frugal Holiday (Without Feeling Like a Scrooge)

Soak up every bit of the holiday celebration while sticking to your budget.

5 Totally Innovative Takes on Activity Trackers

Activity trackers are the top fitness trend of 2017—try one of these cutting edge varieties on for size.

6 Tips for Being Smart About Snow Forecasts

It’s easy to become a savvy consumer of snow predictions with a little bit of knowledge—and a healthy dose of skepticism.

FTC Requires Labels on Homeopathic Drugs: "No Scientific Evidence" They Work

“There is no scientific evidence that this product works.”

When Should You Call 911?

You learn at a very young age that you should call 911 in an emergency. But what, exactly, constitutes an emergency?

How to Keep Your Pet Safe This Thanksgiving

Go ahead and let Fido or Fluffy join in the celebrations, but follow these dos and don'ts to keep your pet safe.

7 Ways to Ensure You're Getting the Best Black Friday Bargains

Use these tips and tricks as your roadmap to scoring the best deals on the biggest shopping day of the year.

Control Your Credit Card Spending With a Service That Pays Your Bill as You Buy

Services like Debitize can make your credit card more like a debit card, ensuring you don't spend more than you have.

The Facebook App May Be Draining Your Phone’s Battery

Android users report a 20 percent boost in battery life after deleting the app.

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