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Allie Volpe

Allie Volpe

The Atlantic

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Thinking about merging finances with your partner? Here’s what to consider.

In the name of love, couples make all sorts of arrangements, from which side of the bed each partner sleeps on to who does the food shopping and...

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The beginner’s guide to building an emergency fund

Because life is unpredictable and a major expense is one accident away, popular wisdom maintains that all adults should have an emergency fund....

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Was your home damaged by a wildfire? Here’s what to do next.

In the midst of the devastating wildfires that have raged through the Los Angeles area over the last week, thousands of residents are grappling with...

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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 recommit...

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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...

02.01.2025 2

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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 always...

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Nostalgia won’t fix the loneliness epidemic

02.12.2024 3

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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?

14.11.2024 2

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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

08.10.2024 1

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

01.10.2024 7

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

25.09.2024 1

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

19.09.2024 1

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

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

19.09.2024 1

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What to know about the new FAFSA

28.08.2024 1

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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

28.07.2024 80500

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

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