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It takes more than just a training plan to run a 5K — especially if you're just getting into fitness. Here's how to make sure you do it safely and happily.
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So long, Stinktown! If your current zipcode just isn't doing it for you, pull up stakes and start over fresh in one of these five forward looking 'burgs.
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When it rains, it pours — and when it does, that flood insurance you've hated paying for will seem like a pretty smart investment.
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This Simple Mistake on a Credit Application May Cost You
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The WORST Time of Day to Do Everything
Your body has a clock of its own, and if you pick the wrong time do some tasks, you'll do them poorly — and feel poorly while doing them.
What to Expect After These 5 Personal Financial Disasters
When a financial crisis hits, it helps to know exactly what to expect — and how to bounce back.
25 Productive Things to Do on a Rainy Day
Dreary drizzle might be demotivating, but there's no reason you can't get things done. The next time you're stuck inside, do one (or more!) of these 25 things.
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How to Earn Extra Money Driving for Uber or Lyft
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