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Allie Volpe

Allie Volpe

The Atlantic

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Productivity “hacks” don’t work. These do.

With the collective reset of a new year — and after the sluggishness of the holidays — you might be thinking that it’s the perfect time to...

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Never pay a medical bill without asking these questions first

Your doctor orders blood work or requests you get a biopsy, or maybe your kid broke a bone and you need to rush to the emergency department. A few...

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The most important questions to ask when picking a health care plan

Selecting a health insurance plan in the US is a little like going through a maze, or solving an impossibly difficult crossword puzzle. It can be a...

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Can you still be close to someone whose politics you despise?

When Kay’s two best friends — a married couple she met at work — told her they weren’t voting for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential...

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The best advice we got in 2024

If you’re reading this, you probably know there’s no shortage of advice — good, bad, middling — in our digital landscape. Influencers are...

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Nostalgia won’t fix the loneliness epidemic

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Is it possible to have both pride and humility?

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Holiday travel can break the bank. Here’s how to manage expectations.

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The least thoughtful holiday present you should definitely give

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These apps promise to help you make new friends. Could it work for me?

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How to get through this

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How much should kids know about politics?

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Your guide to coping with election anxiety

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Everything you need to know about voting right now

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What to do — and what to avoid — to help those affected by Hurricane Helene

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Is making friends as an adult really hard, or is it just me?

25.09.2024 5

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Applying to college? Seven current students on how to stand out and stay sane.

19.09.2024 5

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This is what admissions officers really want to read in college essays

19.09.2024 5

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You got into college. How will you pay for it?

19.09.2024 5

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What to know about the new FAFSA

28.08.2024 5

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The surprising truth about loneliness in America

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Skip the airport. It’s time to plan the perfect road trip.

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Public pools are good, actually

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Inspired by the Olympics? You can become an athlete at any age.

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Your flight was canceled. Now what?

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Too hot to sleep? Tips for a good night’s rest, even in extreme summer heat

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No, a smartphone won’t turn your child into a zombie

12.07.2024 5

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How do you know it’s time to retire?

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Delete your dating apps and find romance offline

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Yes, you should prepare your kids for climate disasters

25.06.2024 5

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What to do (and avoid) in extreme heat

24.06.2024 5

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Going on vacation with friends? Read this first.

18.06.2024 10

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How Inside Out 2 tackles the science of teenage emotions

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What your sibling birth order does — and doesn’t — explain

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The secret to modern friendship, according to real friends

04.06.2024 10

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How the self-care industry made us so lonely

03.06.2024 10

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Actually, you should say something if you hate your friend’s partner

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How to fight without ruining a relationship

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If you want to belong, find a third place

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How anxiety became a catchall for every unpleasant emotion

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The indoorsy person’s guide to the great outdoors

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Why couples are choosing cohabitation over marriage

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Why it’s so hard to feel “enough” — and what to do about it

12.04.2024 10

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The couples’ guide to moving in together

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Who gets to flourish?

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Parenting advice you don’t need to stress about

10.03.2024 10

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Why daylight saving is so hard on the body — and what to do about it

Twice a year, Americans shift the clock — an hour forward in the spring, an hour back in the fall — in a well-known practice known as daylight...

08.03.2024 7

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4 ways to file your taxes for free

04.03.2024 10

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How to master the art of small talk

02.03.2024 10

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How to make your anger work for you

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