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There’s never been a better time to buy a used phone
Technology

Buying refurbished devices saves you money — and helps the planet.

By Adam Clark Estes
There’s never been a better time to buy a used phone
Technology

Buying refurbished devices saves you money — and helps the planet.

By Adam Clark Estes
Holiday travel can break the bank. Here’s how to manage expectations.Holiday travel can break the bank. Here’s how to manage expectations.
How to get through the holidays without going broke

You don’t have to go into debt out of a sense of obligation.

By Allie Volpe
The surprisingly selfish reason people give terrible giftsThe surprisingly selfish reason people give terrible gifts
How to get through the holidays without going broke

And what to do with presents you just don’t want.

By Whizy Kim
The least thoughtful holiday present you should definitely giveThe least thoughtful holiday present you should definitely give
How to get through the holidays without going broke

Everyone wants cash, despite its tacky reputation.

By Allie Volpe

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Are you a bad gift-giver? Here’s how to tell, according to a pro.
How to get through the holidays without going broke

What normies can learn from a concierge gifting service for celebrities.

By Alex Abad-Santos
How to get through the holidays without going brokeHow to get through the holidays without going broke
Even Better

The Even Better guide to an Even Better holiday season.

By Vox Staff
Why we obsess over giving “the perfect gift” — and how to stop
How to get through the holidays without going broke

5 rules for recovering gift perfectionists.

By Melinda Fakuade
How to host holiday gatherings without losing your mind
How to get through the holidays without going broke

Experts share tips on entertaining on a small budget — and an even smaller space.

By Rebecca Jennings
Why everyone you know is running a marathonWhy everyone you know is running a marathon
Even Better

For 20-somethings like me, it can bring order, and friendship, into our lives when we need it most.

By Amanda Lewellyn
These apps promise to help you make new friends. Could it work for me?
Even Better

Is my new best friend just a swipe away?

By Allie Volpe
Safe sex doesn’t just mean condoms anymoreSafe sex doesn’t just mean condoms anymore
Even Better

We’re living in a golden age of STI prevention.

By Keren Landman, MD
Do I actually need electrolytes to stay hydrated?Do I actually need electrolytes to stay hydrated?
Even Better

The next generation of supplements promise to do more than Gatorade, but they’re not magic.

By Celia Ford
How to get through thisHow to get through this
Even Better

Coping strategies for the next few days — and the next four years.

By Allie Volpe
You may never need to remember another passwordYou may never need to remember another password
TechnologyMember Exclusive

Thanks to passkeys, a world without passwords is in sight.

By Adam Clark Estes
How much should kids know about politics?How much should kids know about politics?
Even Better

Even kids can’t avoid election chatter. Here’s how to talk to them at any age.

By Allie Volpe
Family estrangement doesn’t have to be forever
The HighlightMember Exclusive

Reconnecting with someone you’ve cut ties with isn’t easy — but it can be done.

By Fortesa Latifi
Yes, you can fight climate change in your backyard
The HighlightMember Exclusive

One wildflower at a time.

By Cat Willett
Nostalgia won’t fix the loneliness epidemic
The HighlightMember Exclusive

There are practical, everyday ways to get out of your head and into community.

By Allie Volpe
Are drug expiration dates meaningless?
The HighlightMember Exclusive

That Tylenol’s shelf life is longer than you think.

By Keren Landman, MD
Your guide to coping with election anxietyYour guide to coping with election anxiety
Even Better

Nervous about the election? Try these tips to stay calm.

By Allie Volpe
There’s no such thing as healthy lunchmeatThere’s no such thing as healthy lunchmeat
Even Better

But you don’t have to go cold turkey on your cold turkey. We can help.

By Keren Landman, MD
Investing can be intimidating. Where do I even start?
Even Better

How to assess your finances before you invest in the stock market.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
How to prepare for growing older if you don’t have kidsHow to prepare for growing older if you don’t have kids
Even BetterMember Exclusive

It’s normal to worry about who will care for you, but with a little advance planning, child-free seniors can thrive.

By Seraphina Seow
I’m Gen Z. ​​How can I save for retirement and still enjoy my life?I’m Gen Z. ​​How can I save for retirement and still enjoy my life?
Explain It to Me

A financial expert explains why you can invest wisely and still take that trip.

By Jonquilyn Hill
Miscarriages are incredibly common. Abortion bans have made them less safe.
Life

Since care for abortion and pregnancy loss is the same, restrictions on one have had disastrous impacts on the other.

By Aubrey Hirsch
What too much anger does to you — and how to stop itWhat too much anger does to you — and how to stop it
Even BetterMember Exclusive

Righteous indignation can be productive, but it can also curdle into something poisonous.

By Allie Volpe
Let’s get divorced
Relationships

An exploration of divorce and its impact on our culture.

By Vox Staff
What you really need to know about divorce and money
The Highlight

How to take charge of your finances, according to two divorce professionals.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
Everything you need to know about voting right now
Even Better

From registering to vote to understanding your rights, here’s what to expect this Election Day.

By Allie Volpe
This popular sex trend is far more dangerous than you think
Even BetterMember Exclusive

Sexual choking is astonishingly common among young people.

By Keren Landman, MD
The profit-obsessed monster destroying American emergency rooms
Health Care

Private equity decimated emergency care in the United States — without you even noticing.

By Keren Landman, MD
What to do — and what to avoid — to help those affected by Hurricane HeleneWhat to do — and what to avoid — to help those affected by Hurricane Helene
Even Better

You shouldn’t travel to a flood zone, but you can still support the recovery.

By Allie Volpe
The astonishing rise of gray divorce
The Highlight

Why more Americans than ever are splitting up in their 50s and beyond.

By Allie Volpe
How bad is inflammation really?How bad is inflammation really?
Even Better

Doctors explain how to tell the truth from social media BS.

By Keren Landman, MD
Is making friends as an adult really hard, or is it just me?Is making friends as an adult really hard, or is it just me?
Explain It to Me

It’s tough out there. But it’s not all bad news.

By Allie Volpe
Should I sacrifice my emergency savings to pay off a loan?
Life

Using your savings to pay off a loan can be tempting. Is it worth it?

By Nicole Dieker Finley
Applying to college? Seven current students on how to stand out and stay sane.
Even Better

What these undergrads wish they had known before navigating the process.

By Allie Volpe
This is what admissions officers really want to read in college essays
Even Better

The important thing is not to overthink it.

By Allie Volpe
You got into college. How will you pay for it?
Even Better

Going to school is undeniably expensive. But there are ways to lower the cost.

By Allie Volpe
What if the panic over teens and tech is totally wrong?What if the panic over teens and tech is totally wrong?
Technology

The collective freakout about the youth mental health crisis has reached a tipping point.

By Adam Clark Estes
Yet another person got bird flu. Now should I freak out?Yet another person got bird flu. Now should I freak out?
Even Better

Experts are losing a little sleep over the latest Missouri case, but that doesn’t mean you should.

By Keren Landman, MD
When did sodas, teas, and tonics become medicine?
Even Better

From prebiotic sodas to collagen waters, beverages are trying to do the most. Consumers are drinking it up.

By Keren Landman, MD
An extremely practical guide to this year’s cold, flu, and Covid seasonAn extremely practical guide to this year’s cold, flu, and Covid season
Even Better

How to survive the coming onslaught of viral illnesses.

By Keren Landman, MD
Raising a shy kid? You can help them open up.
Even Better

It’s all about getting them comfortable with the unfamiliar.

By Allie Volpe