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Here’s what you need to know about the revamped FAFSA
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A guide to filling out the federal financial aid form for the upcoming school year.

By Allie Volpe
Here’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
What do you do if The Really Big One strikes on your vacation?What do you do if The Really Big One strikes on your vacation?
Climate

It’s time to add one more contingency to your travel plans: a major natural disaster.

By Oshan Jarow
The massive Social Security number breach is actually a good thingThe massive Social Security number breach is actually a good thing
Technology

Freezing your credit files has never been easier. Here’s how to protect yourself.

By Adam Clark Estes
What are extracurricular activities for?What are extracurricular activities for?
Life

Extracurriculars matter for more than college applications. Here’s why.

By Charley Locke

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I feel stuck in the middle class. Will a loan help me build generational wealth?
Life

How to think about investing and protecting your money for retirement.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
The hidden reason why your power bill is so highThe hidden reason why your power bill is so high
Technology

And a few things you can do about it.

By Adam Clark Estes
Is it possible to be fully authentic?
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Why getting “real” in the age of personal branding feels so hard.

By Allie Volpe
The surprising truth about loneliness in AmericaThe surprising truth about loneliness in America
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No one is immune to loneliness. But some are more at risk.

By Allie Volpe
The married tuba-accordion duo who opened a pizzeria
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The musicians spent 10 years renovating a derelict old building in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and turned it into a thriving business.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
You need a budget. But do you really need to pay for one?You need a budget. But do you really need to pay for one?
Technology

An app called YNAB wants to take the dread out of talking about money. For a price.

By Adam Clark Estes
Missing a friend from the past? You should reach out.
Life

Your old friend probably wants to DM you too.

By Hannah Seo
The crucial first step in preparing for a climate disasterThe crucial first step in preparing for a climate disaster
Climate

Believing we’re invulnerable to emergencies isn’t going to work.

By Umair Irfan
Skip the airport. It’s time to plan the perfect road trip.Skip the airport. It’s time to plan the perfect road trip.
Life

Five tips to ensure you have a seamless adventure on the open road.

By Allie Volpe
Money Talks: The Black business owners who forged a partnership in uncertain times 
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The greeting card illustrator and the head of a gifting startup got together to support the Buy Black movement.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
Our phones don’t have to make us feel miserableOur phones don’t have to make us feel miserable
Technology

What makes social media better for kids would make phones better for everyone.

By Adam Clark Estes
Public pools are good, actually
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They offer so much more than a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.

By Allie Volpe
Think like an OlympianThink like an Olympian
Even Better

More of a mathlete than an athlete? A gold medal mindset can help you do almost anything better.

By Keren Landman, MD
Money Talks: The mother-daughter duo who won’t let their franchise fail
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These small-town biz owners are determined to stay connected to their customers.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
Inspired by the Olympics? You can become an athlete at any age.Inspired by the Olympics? You can become an athlete at any age.
Even Better

It’s never too late to pick up a new sport.

By Allie Volpe
It shouldn’t be so hard to live near your friends
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Americans are more socially isolated than ever. Here’s how we can reconnect.

By Zoë Bernard
Feeling drained from the night before? It could be an emotional hangover.Feeling drained from the night before? It could be an emotional hangover.
Even Better

Here’s how to keep one from ruining your day.

By Anna Medaris
Your flight was canceled. Now what?Your flight was canceled. Now what?
How to travel now

Here’s how to get to where you want to go, and make sure your luggage makes it too.

By Allie Volpe
Energy drinks are everywhere. How dangerous are they?Energy drinks are everywhere. How dangerous are they?
Even Better

Originally marketed squarely at young men, they’re now coming for women’s wallets.

By Keren Landman, MD
Too hot to sleep? Tips for a good night’s rest, even in extreme summer heat.Too hot to sleep? Tips for a good night’s rest, even in extreme summer heat.
The Vox guide to extreme heat

Why you’re getting lousy sleep right now — and what to do about it.

By Allie Volpe
I retired in my home country and moved to the United States. What now?
Even Better

How to think about retiring in America as an immigrant, plus advice for investing while on Social Security Disability.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
Is your kid addicted to their phone? Here’s how to set smart boundaries.Is your kid addicted to their phone? Here’s how to set smart boundaries.
Even Better

A definitive guide to managing your children’s tech.

By Allie Volpe
How do you know it’s time to retire?How do you know it’s time to retire?
Even Better

Moving on from a productive career doesn’t need to be a blow to your identity.

By Allie Volpe
Delete your dating apps and find romance offlineDelete your dating apps and find romance offline
Even Better

It’s not as scary as you might think.

By Allie Volpe
TikTok is full of bad health “hacks.” Here’s how to navigate them.TikTok is full of bad health “hacks.” Here’s how to navigate them.
Even Better

Beer for a tan? Garlic cloves for sinuses? Don’t fall for the firehose of health BS online.

By Keren Landman, MD
I’m pregnant. I’m traveling. I’m terrified.
Life

My family reunion is in South Carolina. Essential care for my high-risk pregnancy is not.

By Aubrey Hirsch
Do you have a small-business story? Share it with Vox.Do you have a small-business story? Share it with Vox.
Even Better

You could be featured in an upcoming Money Talks column.

By Gabriela Fernandez
Are headphones destroying our hearing?Are headphones destroying our hearing?
Play
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You’re probably listening too loud.

By Edward Vega
Yes, you should prepare your kids for climate disastersYes, you should prepare your kids for climate disasters
Even Better

The catastrophic effects of climate change can happen anywhere. Here’s how to help your kids cope before, during, and after an emergency.

By Allie Volpe
What to do (and avoid) in extreme heatWhat to do (and avoid) in extreme heat
The Vox guide to extreme heat

Tips for keeping kids, adults, and the elderly cool and safe — even without air conditioning.

By Allie Volpe
Going on vacation with friends? Read this first.Going on vacation with friends? Read this first.
Even Better

If you want to get away together, but you don’t want to fight, here’s what you need to know.

By Allie Volpe
How to get the sexual health care you deserveHow to get the sexual health care you deserve
Even Better

Advocating for yourself might not be as awkward as you think.

By Keren Landman, MD
Why we seek revenge — and what to do instead
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Getting even can feel thrilling, but it’s worth weighing the cost.

By Allie Volpe
How Inside Out 2 tackles the science of teenage emotionsHow Inside Out 2 tackles the science of teenage emotions
Culture

Talking with the psychologists who brought the real science of emotion to the Pixar film.

By Allie Volpe
Common sunscreen myths, debunkedCommon sunscreen myths, debunked
The Vox guide to extreme heat

Bottom line: Wearing it is still good advice.

By Keren Landman, MD
I know I’m supposed to be investing. How do I start?I know I’m supposed to be investing. How do I start?
Even Better

It’s not how you start investing — it’s why.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
The secret to modern friendship, according to real friendsThe secret to modern friendship, according to real friends
Even Better

My friend wrote a book about friendship. Here’s what we learned about ours.

By Allie Volpe
You can help reverse the overdose epidemicYou can help reverse the overdose epidemic
Play
Even Better

The case for why we should all be carrying naloxone.

By Coleman Lowndes
How the self-care industry made us so lonely
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The commodification of an activist concept turned a revitalizing practice into an isolating one.

By Allie Volpe
How to care for people in your life with intellectual disabilitiesHow to care for people in your life with intellectual disabilities
Even Better

A practical guide to navigating a fractured support system.

By Keren Landman, MD