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How to Sound Smarter
How to Sound Smarter
The Reader's Digest Version of those rules for talking and writing--the ones you missed in high school
13 Secrets to Stop Wasting Cash Now
13 Secrets to Stop Wasting Cash Now
The first thing to do in your hunt for debt-destroying cash is to stop wasting money. Think you’re innocent? Check out the list.
10 Ways to Pack Lighter When You Travel
10 Ways to Pack Lighter When You Travel
Tighter security and hefty baggage fees at the airport mean travelers are packing lighter. Here's how to lighten your load.

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The 15 Funniest Pranks, Practical Jokes and Hoaxes of All Time
The 15 Funniest Pranks, Practical Jokes and Hoaxes of All Time
Brush up on the history of pranking for April Fool's Day. Plus. meet the current best pranksters.
6 Comfort Foods Made Light
6 Comfort Foods Made Light
Rocco DiSpirito, Lauren Deen and Jessica Seinfeld share their lightened versions of your favorite comfort foods.

Lauren Deen's Lightened Fish and Chips
Lauren Deen's Lightened Fish and Chips
Fish and chips can still be on the menu with this delicious recipe.
Rocco DiSpirito's Lightened Fettuccine Alfredo
Rocco DiSpirito's Lightened Fettuccine Alfredo
Discover what stands in for heavy cream in this lighter version of the classic dish.

Rocco DiSpirito's Lightened Chicken Cordon Bleu
Rocco DiSpirito's Lightened Chicken Cordon Bleu
Give the lightened version of this classic dish of chicken, ham and gooey cheese a try tonight.
6 Easter Traditions Explained
6 Easter Traditions Explained
Multicolored eggs. Cute bunny rabbits. Learn the history behind some of this Christian holiday's most popular ...

13 Bar Jokes and Stories for St. Patrick's Day
13 Bar Jokes and Stories for St. Patrick's Day
Check out this collection of jokes about the funny things that happen when people walk into bars.
5 Helpful Tips for Tax Time
5 Helpful Tips for Tax Time
Stacy W. Johnson, author of Life or Debt 2010, and president of Money Talk News shares five tips to help make this ...

8 Things You Didn't Know About the Academy Awards
8 Things You Didn't Know About the Academy Awards
A few fun facts about the famous awards show. Plus, more things you didn't know about the Oscars.
Quick Study: Climate Engineering
Quick Study: Climate Engineering
Chinese and Russian scientists claim to make it rain or snow on command. But can we slow global warming with ...

Things You Didn't Know About the Oscars
Things You Didn't Know About the Oscars
Hundreds of millions of viewers in some 90 countries will tune in to watch the movie industry’s most glittering ...
13 Things Your Tax Accountant Won’t Tell You
13 Things Your Tax Accountant Won’t Tell You
With the April 15 tax deadline looming, we reached out to CPAs to share their frank insights into filing taxes, ...

10 Ways to Improve Your Life
10 Ways to Improve Your Life
Here are 10 ways to improve your body, mind and spirit.
10 Ways to Protect Yourself Online
10 Ways to Protect Yourself Online
As more Americans do more things online, Internet identity theft is a growing—and very costly—problem. Learn the ...

Irish Mint Brownies
Irish Mint Brownies
Mint mousse and rich chocolate make a winning dessert.
Apple Praline Pie
Apple Praline Pie
Everyone's sure to want seconds of this prizewinning pie!

Chocolate Cakes With Liquid Centers
Chocolate Cakes With Liquid Centers
Serve these easy-to-make molten chocolate cakes to impress any guest.
Mocha Ricotta Tiramisu
Mocha Ricotta Tiramisu
This delectable version of the popular Italian dessert includes the traditional sponge cakes soaked in coffee and ...


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