Shot of a young woman going through paperwork while working on a laptop at home
Shot of a young woman going through paperwork while working on a laptop at home
Agency Assistance

The IRS Is Finally Letting Taxpayers Do This

This new change is going into effect immediately.

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Adults in classroom listening to lecture
Brain Boost

Studying This May Slash Your Alzheimer's Risk

It builds up your "cognitive reserve," experts say.

A young couple sitting on the couch while fighting and contemplating a divorce
A young couple sitting on the couch while fighting and contemplating a divorce
Talk About Love

Using These Words? You May Be Headed for Divorce.

A study finds the way we talk changes pre-breakup.

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Shelves of dictionaries
Word Play

20 Words Just Got Added to the Dictionary

These modern terms are now official.

Mother and son looking at phone
Mother and son looking at phone
Coolio!

40 Words That Will Instantly Reveal Your True Age

It's time to wipe these words from your lexicon.

Julius Caesar statue in Rome
Julius Caesar statue in Rome
Sic Parvis Magna

50 Latin Phrases to Drop Into Conversation

Who says it's a dead language?

Emotion faces on dice
Emotion faces on dice
Personality Test

The One Word People Use to Describe Themselves

The words people think best describe their personality.

heart shape from pages in a book, beautiful words
heart shape from pages in a book, beautiful words
Love Language

The 60 Most Beautiful English Words

And how to use them.

An animated mid adult woman throws up her hands in frustration as she speaks to her unrecognizable husband at home. They are sitting on their living room floor.
An animated mid adult woman throws up her hands in frustration as she speaks to her unrecognizable husband at home. They are sitting on their living room floor.
Unwise Words

The One Word to Never Say to Someone Who's Angry

Experts say you'll want to avoid using this word.

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couple walking down the street after shopping in the city
On the Other Hand...

This Common Gesture Makes People Not Trust You

Experts say you don't want to do with your hands.

Sad couple sitting on bed after having a quarrel
Sad couple sitting on bed after having a quarrel
Spat Stats

Don't Let Your Arguments Last Longer Than This

It could hurt your health, a new study finds.

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Cropped shot of a young couple having an argument at home
Argument Advice

You Should Never Say This During an Argument

This is the one word experts warn against using.

A young woman looks angrily at her cell phone while reading a text message
A young woman looks angrily at her cell phone while reading a text message
Debbie Downer

If You Text With These, People Think You're Cold

A study says doing this affects the way people see you.

Judgmental conversation
Judgmental conversation
Absolute Zero

This Word Makes You Sound Judgmental, Experts Say

This one little word packs a lot of power.

Don't Answer Questions This Way
Don't Answer Questions This Way
Trust in Time

Don't Answer Questions This Way

If you do, people won't trust you.

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man and woman sitting on a couch and talking
Filler Words

This Word Is Showing Your Insecurities, Experts Say

This four-letter word has an unspoken meaning.

young couple discussing a problem in the cafe
young couple discussing a problem in the cafe
Relationship Rules

If Your Partner Says This, You May Break Up Soon

These two little words can tell you a lot.

Couple having a serious talk in bed
Couple having a serious talk in bed
Selfish Slang

This Word Makes People Think You're Selfish

This one word speaks louder than you realize.

Sad woman being comforted by a friend or sister
Sad woman being comforted by a friend or sister
Poor Choice of Words

This Word Makes People Not Trust You, Experts Say

This three-letter word means more than you think.

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college girl studying and working on table
Word History

The Fascinating Origin of Common Words

From apron to walrus, these backstories are sure to amaze.