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Housing
- Childproofing Your Home29
- Deep Frying Safely at Home28
- Deep-Freezing and Thawing a Holiday Turkey Safely34
- Getting Started With Home Fermentation and Pickling25
- Getting Your Furnace Ready for Winter16
- Hiring a Contractor for Home Renovation25
- Hosting a Dinner Party25
- Moving House32
- Opening a Pool for the Season19
- Organizing a Neighborhood Cleanup or Beautification Event28
- Preparing Backyard Chickens for Winter25
- Preparing Your Home for a Winter Storm29
- Spring Cleaning Your Home, Room by Room29
- Trick-or-Treating Safely With Kids28
- Winterizing Your Home22
Family
- Attending a Wedding as a Guest25
- Changing Your Legal Name After Marriage or Divorce27
- Choosing a Mentor and Making the Most of Mentorship32
- Choosing a Tutor for Your Child24
- Co-Parenting Through the Holidays After a Divorce26
- Planning a Holiday Gathering for a Large Family48
- Planning a Multigenerational Family Trip27
- Preparing for a New Baby31
- Preparing Your Child for a Music Recital or Competition30
- Preparing Your Child for Standardized College Entrance Tests30
- Setting Up a Blended Family Holiday Schedule22
- Setting Up Parental Controls on a Kid's First Smartphone25
- Talking to Aging Parents About Their Future Care Needs30
Money
- Choosing a Health Insurance Plan During Open Enrollment29
- Creating a Home Inventory for Insurance24
- Creating a Household Budget21
- Disputing an Incorrect Medical Bill or Insurance Denial32
- Evaluating a Side Hustle or Freelance Income for Taxes25
- Filing for a Tax Extension18
- Recognizing and Responding to a Scam or Fraud Attempt27
- Reviewing Your Credit Report for Errors29
- Setting Up Automatic Bill Pay Without Getting Burned24
- Understanding and Choosing Employer Benefits During Open Enrollment33
- Year-End Tax Loss Harvesting Before December 3119
Safety
- Building a 72-Hour Emergency Kit28
- Building an Emergency Fund21
- Choosing and Fitting a Bike Helmet and Safety Gear25
- Choosing and Installing a Home Fire Extinguisher27
- Hosting a Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Meeting27
- Ice Fishing Safety Checklist30
- Making a Hurricane Evacuation Plan for Your Household19
- Open Water Swimming Safety Checklist25
- Preparing for a Hurricane or Major Storm34
- Preparing for a Wildfire Evacuation31
- Responding to a Severe Weather Warning While Away From Home32
Admin
- Getting a Document Notarized26
- Maxing Out Employer 401(k) Matching Before Year End24
- Negotiating a Year-End Bonus or Raise Conversation26
- Organizing a Candidate Forum or Town Debate26
- Preparing a Year-End Self-Assessment for Performance Reviews29
- Preparing for a Performance Review26
- Registering to Vote and Confirming Ballot Eligibility21
- Renewing Your U.S. Passport21
- Testifying or Speaking at a Public Hearing30
- Writing a Basic Will Without a Lawyer32
Transport
- Buying a New Car From a Dealership29
- Buying a Used Car30
- Checking Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms When the Clocks Go Forward22
- Choosing a Primary Care Doctor21
- Organizing a Community Blood Drive29
- Planning a Fall Foliage Road Trip24
- Preparing Your Car for Winter Road Trips30
- Renting a Car Abroad28
- Reviewing Your Medicare Plan During Open Enrollment22
Pets
- Adopting a New Pet28
- Caring for a Senior Dog or Cat32
- Choosing a Veterinarian for Your Pet28
- Getting Ready for Dark Evenings When the Clocks Go Back21
- Preparing for a Graduate School Application31
- Preventing and Responding to Pet Poisoning25
- Transitioning Your Pet to a New Food24
- Vetting a Shopping Website Before You Buy During Holiday Sales17