Social Security’s cost of living adjustment, coming next week, helps retirees keep up with their bills, but there are other strategies for coping.
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What to Know About Bedbugs While Traveling, and How to Avoid Them
Paris is the latest city where the pests have caused a panic among travelers. Here’s how to keep bedbugs from coming home with you, wherever you go.
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What Kind of Year Has It Been for Gardeners? An Aggravating One.
From spongy moth caterpillars to torrential rains, this garden season has been plagued by one challenge after another.
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Read Your Way Through Missoula
Montana calls to storytellers: The cold clear waters of its rivers have carried the voices of its inhabitants from time immemorial, says Debra Magpie Earling, one of its writers. Here, she recommends her favorites.
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The Best Tip of Paris Fashion Week? Avoid Bedbugs.
There’s an infestation in the City of Lights, and fashion folks are not immune.
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Wildfires: How to Travel Safely as the Climate Changes
Climate change has made wildfires a year-round threat to travelers. Here’s how to minimize your risk, and what to do if you’re in the path of a fire.
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At Fashion Week, Why Don’t Runway Models Smile?
A reader wonders why we rarely see smiles on the catwalk — and if that’s always been the case in fashion.
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How to Have Fun When Attending a Wedding Alone
Attending a wedding alone can be anxiety-inducing. Here are some tips for having fun even when you don’t know most of the guests.
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Consumer Agency Moves to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reports
Millions of Americans owe money to doctors and hospitals, and that debt can affect their ability to get loans or even a job.
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Why High Interest Rates and Energy Prices Are Stressing the Economy
Treasury rates and oil and gasoline prices have been increasing, putting the Fed in a difficult spot, our columnist says.
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Down, Commander! How to Stop Your Dog From Biting
How do you solve a problem like Commander? After the president’s dog bit (another) Secret Service officer, trainers weigh in on how to handle a dog’s aggression.
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Should I Wear a Fleece to the Office?
A reader wonders how to fashionably cope with the office air-conditioning.