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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.

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.

How Investing Just $100 Per Month Can Give Your Nest Egg a Serious Boost

Save now, enjoy later.

How to Delete Your Netflix History So No One Knows What You've Been Binging

Did you watch six seasons of Gossip Girl in a week? We won't tell.

How Alexa Can Help You Be Less Forgetful

Always forget your wedding anniversary? Alexa can remind you.

The Easy Trick That Will Help You Organize Your iPhone Apps Faster

Spring clean your home screen in a flash with this iOS hack.

5 Tips for Cleaning Your Laptop, Both Inside and Out

Don't let spring cleaning pass you by.

USPS's 'Informed Delivery' Service Will Email You Pictures of the Mail You're Getting Today

Now you can know if your paycheck or card from Grandma has landed, or if your mailbox is just full of junk mail.

There's an Easy Way to Rid Your Mailbox of Catalogs and Other Junk

You don't need to call up every company you get junk mail from and ask to be taken off their mailing list.

The Right Way to Eat a Scone, According to Queen Elizabeth II

Jam first, please.

How to Tie Your Shoes With One Hand, According to a Paralympian

When other methods didn't cut it, Megan Absten invented her own.

New "Extreme" Post-its Can Stick Anywhere, Come Rain, Wind, or Snow

The company that makes Post-its, 3M, just came out with an iteration of the sticky notes made to withstand harsh conditions and rough surfaces.

Why You Need to Go Beyond the Lint Trap to Keep Your Dryer Safe From Fires

Only you can prevent dryer fires.

Why the Soundtracks to Games Like 'Mario' or 'The Sims' Can Help You Work

Video games are designed to get you in the zone, and listening to their soundtracks can help you focus outside the game, too.

3 Easy Ways to Curb Your Smartphone Addiction

Research shows that being constantly tethered to our phones makes us unhappy, but it's hard to break the habit. Here are three super-simple ways to minimize your stress without missing a text.

Learn to Tie a Tie in Less Than 2 Minutes

Goodbye, clip-ons!

How to Spot the Convincing New Phishing Scam Targeting Netflix Users

Netflix sends its customers the occasional email, but these messages will never ask for personal or payment info.

How Much to Tip 11 People for the Holidays

The holidays can be a stressful time, and it can be even more stressful trying to figure out how much to tip everyone from the mail carrier to the dog walker. Here's a quick guide.