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Luckily, there are more than a few flight booking sites, apps, and tools that make it so much easier to find good prices on travel. Mostly, these sites leave me feeling much more confident in my purchase; I can rest (and, soon, fly) easy knowing I did everything I could to save money on my flight. Most of these flight booking sites have actual websites, but downloading the apps can get you the best versions....

But now that we’ve “sprung-forward” and had a couple of 50-plus degree days under our belts, I feel a little guilty. Did I even get to cook all my go-to cold-weather recipes and favorite comfort foods? If you’re feeling a similar level of FOMO, fear not—you still have a small chunk of time for gooey cheese pasta and spicy chili. I’d just recommend preheating the oven immediately.

With IBS, which stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, your large intestine doesn’t function normally, which leads to a variety of unpleasant symptoms. The illness doesn’t spiral into any serious medical conditions, but IBS can heavily impact your quality of life. It’s not unusual for the symptoms of IBS to sideline you from social outings and work. Behind the common cold, IBS is the second most common reason why people call out from work, according to the American College of Gastroenterology(ACG)....

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So what do prospective buyers want when shopping for a house this year? We contacted Zillow, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and several expert realtors to find out which features homebuyers are demanding in 2021 and explain why these are must-have home features right now. According to Bill Golden, a realtor/associate broker at RE/MAX Around Atlanta, Ga., this feature is popular with his baby boomer buyers. “They’re looking at features with an eye to the future when they’re buying,” he says....

The deals are organized by category so you can easily find just about anything. There are products under $10 for those looking for a real steal, a list of best-sellers that found their way to the discount hub, and a variety of other groups, from kitchen essentials to fashionable clothing. Think of it as an incredibly organized, virtual closeout sale. You may have to do a little digging to uncover deals on popular brands, but the low prices are well worth the search....

There are a few general tips to keep in mind during your search. Avoid words like ’luminous,’ ‘radiant,’ ‘glowy.’ Not that these are bad words, but the last thing you want to do is add any more sheen to your skin. Instead, search the label for words like ‘mattifying,’ ‘velvet,’ ‘blurring,’ or ‘pore-perfecting.’ And this should go without saying, but be sure your final pick is oil-free. The good news?...

To achieve the iridescent gleam, Bieber’s manicurist used a professional powder topper in a chrome finish. And indeed, the glazed effect can be used by mixing and matching several different polishes and/or powders. But for all you lazy people out there (no shame in the minimalist game), there are also standalone shades that make it easy to achieve the look with just one bottle. Ahead, nine of the best nail polishes that will help you score glazed donut nails at home (no celebrity manicurist required)....

We talked to a few folks who have actually managed to quit their jobs and live off their savings while doing whatever they love most—all before the age of 45. Some travel and others work on passion projects, but all of them have interesting and informed perspectives on saving and spending wisely according to your own retirement goals. First steps Ali and Alison Walker, the married couple who write the blog All Options Considered, didn’t settle on a particular savings rate until they really got clear on what they wanted to be able to do (and afford) in their early retirement....

If you’re struggling to get a grasp on uncontrollable kitchen clutter, consider it handled with these nine tidy-up tricks: RELATED: 8 Green Cleaning Supplies for a More Sustainable Scrub

Not only that, but you probably spend a lot of money on cleaning supplies and tools when you might have just what you need hiding in the coat closet (or recycling bin). Our editors have devised dozens of hidden tricks to get your house sparkling in record time. So, learn how to clean up messes with household products, then share your favorite tips with your friends and family.

Offers to buy now and pay later are more and more common online with the rise of installment payment services (technically point-of-sale loan providers) such as Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna, all rising buy now, pay later (BNPL) stars in the U.S. With some 23,000 retail partners in the U.S. between the three services, these payment options are almost ubiquitous sights for online shoppers. You may recognize the names, but understanding how Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna (and services like them) work is a whole other matter....

Out of hundreds of clever ideas, these are some favorite new uses for old things. These particular upcycling hacks solve several household problems and use things like rubber bands in dynamic ways. So put them to the test around the house, and you’ll be amazed by what a little ingenuity can do. Courtesy of reader Linda Winterhoff of Williamsburg, Virginia Courtesy of reader Peggy Gilchrist of Zanesville, Ohio Note: This is not a childproof method for storing your pills....