Susan Shain
The New York Times
New York, United States
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30 People Tell Us What Homelessness Is Really Like
Packing groceries, bathing in fountains, finding comfort in an orange blanket. Explore people's stories and their answers to common questions. → Read More
8 Ways to Survive Being Stranded at the Airport — Without Going Broke
Stuck at the airport because your flight’s delayed or canceled? Here’s how to find out A) if you’re entitled to compensation and B) how to not go broke. → Read More
Our Holiday Budget Planner Will Help You Play Santa Without Going Broke
Before you make your holiday shopping list, you need to make a budget. Sure, budget planning isn’t that fun — but with this free budget template, it’s easy! → Read More
6 Places to Get Low-Cost or Free Mammograms — Even Without Insurance
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Don’t wait to get checked — here are places to get low-cost or free mammograms today. → Read More
Yes, adults can be picky eaters. Here’s how to stop.
It's possible to expand your palate, but it takes time and patience. → Read More
How to Prepare for (and Survive) a Flash Flood
Fast rising water can be deadly. Here’s what to do if you’re caught off guard, and how to prepare for a future event. → Read More
Got Climate Anxiety? These People Are Doing Something About It
Distress over global warming is increasing, but formal and informal support networks are springing up, too. → Read More
Outdoor Heaters Seem Like a Huge Waste. Are They Really?
Here are facts about heaters (for outside and inside) and climate change. → Read More
How to Find a Good Investment Property in 9 Steps
A good (and affordable) rental property can be hard to find, but it can be done. Here are nine steps if you're seeking an affordable investment property. → Read More
How to Start a Blog: A Simple, Step-by-Step Guide for Writers
If you're wondering, How do I start a blog? This is the guide for you! We break it down into easy-to-understand steps and examples. → Read More
How Much is the Maximum Student Loan Amount You Can Borrow?
Are you close to hitting the maximum student loan amount? Here’s how to tell — and what to do when you can’t take out any more student loans. → Read More
How to Be More Optimistic
Life is better with a half-full glass. → Read More
Why NOAA Matters
Also this week, how to get a tax break for installing solar panels → Read More
9 Ridiculously Simple Ways to Save Money on Your Student Loans
Is your student debt taking over your life? Click here to discover smart (but simple) ways to save money on your student loans. → Read More
How to Crush Your Habits in the New Year with the Help of Science
Make 2019 the year you actually do all the things you want to do. We asked the experts and checked the journals for the most useful tips you can take to heart. → Read More
A Small Secret for the Best Piña Coladas at Home
The birthplace of the piña colada, Barrachina in Old San Juan, now serves 2,200 of them every day. Here's their secret to making a better one at home. → Read More
We Could All Use a Little Snail Mail Right Now
What the world needs now? Handwritten cards and letters. → Read More
This Is the Perfect Icebreaker for Food-Lovers
Love food? Hate feeling awkward at parties? Make this your go-to ice breaker question and you'll never have uncomfortable small talk ever again. → Read More
This Bargain Store Has a Surprisingly Great Grocery Section
You can load up on Bob's Red Mill, LaCroix, and Halloween decorations. → Read More
17 Things to Buy for Your Kitchen at the Dollar Store
Dollar stores have pretty much everything you need in order to stock a kitchen — for cheap. Here's what to get and what to skip. → Read More