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12 Tricks That Make You Look Skinnier (Without Being Skinnier)

Look your best even when you aren't feeling your best with a few clever shape-shifting tricks.

Our employers give most of us a paycheck, health care, paid vacation — and that's about it. A lucky few of us also get flying lessons. Wait, what?

If you're reading this you're already kind of tech-savvy. But if you've got most of this stuff, then you are really, actually tech savvy.

It's an unfortunate truth: home is where the accidents happen. Protect yourself and your family by uncovering these five hidden dangers.

What are you afraid of? If you're like a lot of other scaredy-cats, it's probably clowns.

Take advantage of some quirks in the calendar — and your psychology — to jumpstart your campaign to reach your next goal.

Before you break out the checkbook, ask yourself a few probing questions. Your future self will thank you, whether you decide to buy or not.

The big spend is only part of the reason these big purchases are such big scares.

If you don't do morning right, chances are the rest of the day is shot, too. Set aside 10 minutes early to set the stage for a productive day.

Whether you split the bill evenly or item by item, easily find out who owes how much — saving you a headache and your server some hassle.

Success is ultimately about the content of one's character — with a little help from the contents of one's pockets, too.

Win friends and influence people with these simple techniques of the charming.

Everybody's stressed — even you. Take the edge off with some simple, scientifically proven stress relievers.

You can get all that from just a good night's sleep? As long as you're doing it right. Read on to learn more about the secret power of sleep.

These 10 questions come up in job interviews all the time. Whatever you do, don't answer them like this.

How long will a jar of dried beans keep? 10 Years! Learn how long your pantry items actually keep and stop wasting food.

You don't have to be rich to live a life of adventure. Get out there and start living!

Just because a food is healthier than a bag of chips doesn't mean it isn't fattening. Watch out for these gut busting health foods.

What do successful women carry on their bags? Stuff that helps them succeed! What's in your bag?

Remember when 3D TVs were all the rage? Sometimes even smart people make bad purchasing decisions. Consider that and six other doozies.