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Even Better

Helping people live better lives individually and collectively — from mental health to relationships of all kinds to work, money, and more.

Your flight was canceled. Now what?

Southwest Airlines has canceled thousands of flights. Here’s how to get to where you want to go.

By Allie Volpe

It’s all too easy to get sick right now. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Navigating flu, RSV, and Covid all at once can be overwhelming, but a bit of planning and vigilance goes a long way.

By Julia Craven

Do you have a small-business story? Share it with Vox.

By Gabriela Fernandez December 19

A not-intimidating guide to meal planning

By Nisha Chittal December 17

A practical guide to getting laid off

By Allie Volpe December 14

In search of an attainable New Year’s resolution

By Allie Volpe December 11

What your kid’s teacher really wants for the holidays

By Allie Volpe December 7

One secret to cheap travel? Pet sitting.

By Paulette Perhach November 30

How to become a truly excellent gift giver

By Eliza Brooke November 26

Holiday scam email season is here. Don’t fall for it.

By Sara Morrison November 25

The case for buying less — and how to actually do it

By Alexandra Frost November 22

How to cook and eat well when food is more expensive than ever

By Nisha Chittal November 21

Holiday traditions aren’t set in stone. You can update them.

By Allie Volpe November 20

Going home for the holidays? Boost, mask, and test beforehand.

By Allie Volpe November 18

How to handle an overload of grief

By Katie Reilly November 13

Easy ways to organize your digital life, from photos to emails

By Allie Volpe November 12

How to be a good-enough home cook

By Allie Volpe November 5

How to start saving and investing money — even amid economic uncertainty

By Tatiana Walk-Morris November 1

You don’t need to be a parent to build meaningful relationships with kids

By Alex Hazlett October 28

Nobody’s perfect. Here’s how to be a good influence on your kids anyway.

By Jay Deitcher October 27

Networking is a necessary — and misunderstood — skill. Here’s how to hone it.

By Teresa Xie October 25

Going to weddings can be expensive. Here’s how to protect your budget — and energy.

By Gyan Yankovich October 22

How to move your body when your brain won’t cooperate

By Julia Craven October 21

How to successfully shop a “final sale” section

By Erica Sweeney October 18

The skills you should know before moving out on your own

By Allie Volpe October 16

How to reframe (and solve) a tricky life problem

By Eliza Brooke October 14

You know what your wedding doesn’t need? Doughnut walls.

By Emily Stewart October 6

How to get over a breakup — no matter which side of it you’re on

By Allie Volpe October 6

How to come up with a last-minute Halloween costume without spending a ton of money

By Allie Volpe October 3

What we get wrong about being in love

By Sean Illing September 30

End-of-life planning with loved ones can be hard. Here’s where to start.

By Marin Cogan September 30

Looking for a sense of belonging? Start with being a good guest.

By Alissa Wilkinson September 28

American trains aren’t great — but you should still take them anyway

By Siobhan McDonough September 26

The sleep advice no one tells you

By Allie Volpe September 25

Do we ask too much of parents?

By Sean Illing September 25

The 2022 midterm elections, explained

Everything you need to know about voting right now

By Allie Volpe September 20

How to figure out what you want out of life

By Allie Volpe September 19

How to get your elected officials to listen to you

By Allie Volpe September 16

Cookie pop-ups have taken over the internet. Here’s how to stop them.

By Sara Morrison September 14

How to (actually) stay friends with an ex

By Jay Deitcher September 14

The beginner’s guide to running

By Allie Volpe September 11

Want to be happy? Don’t follow your gut.

By Sean Illing September 7