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The plank feels like the simplest movement. Heck, it’s not even a movement, really: it’s holding a still position without movement. It expressly forbids movement. And yet it’s the simple exercises where things can really go wrong. The plank is simple but not easy. When you’re in the plank position, …

Everyone needs to squat. The squat is a foundational human movement pattern and resting position. Watch a young child study the ant trail on the ground, and they don’t bend over to gawk at it. They squat down and sit in that squat position comfortably for as long as it …

Photo by pathdoc / Shutterstock.com President Joe Biden only just approved a third round of coronavirus stimulus checks in the American Rescue Plan, but there’s already a lot of confusion around the $ 1,400 payments. Partially because it’s tax time, one of the biggest misconceptions is that the funds will …

The cutting-edge computer architecture that’s changing the AI game Learn about the next-gen architecture needed to unlock the true capabilities of AI and machine learning. Register here Amid declining sales and evidence that smoking causes lung cancer, in the 1950s tobacco companies undertook PR campaigns to reinvent themselves as socially …

College is expensive. Chances are the mere fact you’re here means you’re already well aware of that. Thankfully, there are options out there to help cover the costs of higher education. Before taking out private student loans, one of the best places to start to pay for college is the …

Income taxes are one of the cobblestones of modern life. We all have to deal with them, we sometimes stumble on them, but they’re a fixed part of the path we’re all walking in our financial journey.  A big reason why income taxes are a challenge for many people is …

fizkes / Shutterstock.com If you are retired or retiring soon, you know that financial decisions you make today will have a big effect on the life you’ll be able to have going forward. Yet, the turbulence and confusion of the coronavirus pandemic can stir up emotions, making it harder than …

As a smart shopper, you probably spend a lot of time searching for the best deals. However, some of those great finds aren’t really all that terrific. In fact, a lot of so-called “good deals” can actually be found for free. However, freebies are not the only way to save …

This week’s batch of reader questions focus on the fundamentals of personal finance: emergency funds, credit and banking. 1. Should people have more than a month in emergency funds?2. What is credit?3. What’s a good online bank?4. Is online grocery shopping cheaper?5. What exactly is a budget?6. What’s the best …