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Guidance, tools, and frameworks to help you live a better life.

I care a lot about climate change. Does that mean I can never ever fly?I care a lot about climate change. Does that mean I can never ever fly?
Future Perfect

My extreme self-sacrifice is making me resent my friends who fly all the time.

By Sigal Samuel
“Protecting your peace” can kill your friendships
Even BetterThe Highlight

Frictionless relationships are just a fantasy.

By Allie Volpe
What homeowners and renters need to know after a wildfireWhat homeowners and renters need to know after a wildfire
Even Better

Beginning the recovery process can be overwhelming. We’re here to help.

By Allie Volpe
My nail-biting quest for confidence
Even BetterThe Highlight

I wanted to be confident. Then I started having doubts.

By Rachel Sugar
You can’t optimize your way to being a good person
The Highlight

I tried to make the perfect moral choice every time. It eroded my humanity.

By Sigal Samuel
Productivity “hacks” don’t work. These do.Productivity “hacks” don’t work. These do.
Even Better

The best methods are low-tech and free.

By Allie Volpe
Never pay a medical bill without asking these questions firstNever pay a medical bill without asking these questions first
The Vox guide to using your benefits

If you think you’re being overcharged on medical bills, you probably are.

By Allie Volpe
Major change doesn’t have to wreck your friendshipsMajor change doesn’t have to wreck your friendships
Life

Everyone evolves. Your friendships can too.

By Angel Martinez
Get out of your chair every hour and 11 other ways to improve your life in 2025Get out of your chair every hour and 11 other ways to improve your life in 2025
Even Better

The best advice we got this year.

By Allie Volpe
Can you still be close to someone whose politics you despise?Can you still be close to someone whose politics you despise?
Even Better

Why some Americans are rethinking estrangement in a second Trump presidency.

By Allie Volpe
Can men and women still be friends?Can men and women still be friends?
Even Better

We may be in the middle of a new gender war, but friendships with the opposite sex are still very much worth it.

By Allie Volpe
Nostalgia won’t fix the loneliness epidemicNostalgia won’t fix the loneliness epidemic
The Highlight

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

By Allie Volpe
Family estrangement doesn’t have to be foreverFamily estrangement doesn’t have to be forever
The Highlight

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

By Fortesa Latifi
Is it possible to have both pride and humility?Is it possible to have both pride and humility?
Explain It to Me

In a culture that rewards relentless bragging, staying humble takes practice and introspection.

By Allie Volpe
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 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
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
I don’t have much money. Is it okay if I don’t give to charity?
Future Perfect

I want to make the world better, but donating feels out of reach.

By Sigal Samuel
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
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
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
I don’t want children. I do want children. What should I do?
Future Perfect

How can you know if you truly want to be a parent?

By Sigal Samuel
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
I left my religion. Should I still raise my kid with it?
Future Perfect

My faith gave me my moral values. I want my child to have those — without all the stuff I don’t believe in.

By Sigal Samuel
How to prepare for growing older if you don’t have kidsHow to prepare for growing older if you don’t have kids
Even Better

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
What too much anger does to you — and how to stop itWhat too much anger does to you — and how to stop it
Even Better

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

By Allie Volpe
Puberty is changing. We should talk about it.Puberty is changing. We should talk about it.
Audio
Today, Explained podcast

For many children, puberty is starting earlier and lasting longer.

By Haleema Shah and Noel King
A DNA test upended my family. Do I side with my grandmother — or her secret child?
Future Perfect

I don’t know what I owe my newfound relative.

By Sigal Samuel
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
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
Why do we say “like,” like, all the time? Why do we say “like,” like, all the time? 
Explain It to Me

In defense of the supremely useful and unfairly maligned word.

By Jonquilyn Hill
I give to charity — but never to people on the street. Is that wrong?
Future Perfect

The quest to give effectively feels like it’s turning me into an cold-hearted jerk.

By Sigal Samuel
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
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
I can’t take care of all my mom’s needs. Am I a monster?
Future Perfect

Introducing Your Mileage May Vary, an unconventional new advice column.

By Sigal Samuel
Here’s what you need to know about the revamped FAFSAHere’s what you need to know about the revamped FAFSA
Even Better

A guide to filling out the federal financial aid form for the upcoming school year.

By Allie Volpe