You may be surprised by the little-known and sometimes nonsensical rules lurking in the fine print. Here are a few that tripped up readers in 2025.
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How to Save Money on Your Wedding With Budgeting Tips From Married Couples
From skipping a professional florist in favor of store-bought flowers to swapping a formal dinner for a food truck, newlyweds share tips that kept their budgets intact.
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How to Choose a Restaurant When You’re Traveling
Don’t waste another meal at a tourist-trap restaurant. Four food writers share tips for eating like an in-the-know local in an unfamiliar city.
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How to Ski: A Beginner’s Guide
What to know about gear, ski passes, classes and more.
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Best Movies of 2025
Our film critics rank their 10 favorites of the year.
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TSA Imposes $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 2026
As of February, passengers without the government-approved identity card will be required to pay for alternative screening at U.S. airports.
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I Made an Offensive Joke. But So Did Everyone Else! Why Did I Get Fired?
Plus, should you endure a stultifying work life to enable a happy personal life?
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What Does My Puffer Jacket Say About Me?
Though the humble puffer can look casual, our critic explains how they’ve evolved from bulky outdoor necessity to symbol of quiet luxury.
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Retiring Before (or After) Your Partner? How to Navigate Money Issues
Too many couples have “undiscussed assumptions” about how they’ll live and spend once they leave the work force, experts say.
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Buying a House Is Expensive. But There Are Some Ways to Rein In Costs.
The Trump administration has proposed 50-year and “portable” mortgages to make home buying more affordable. But housing experts offer other suggestions.
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Roblox Rolls Out Face Scans for Age Verification: What to Know
The popular gaming platform said the tool was designed to stop children from chatting with older users they didn’t know.