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Laurie Budgar

Laurie Budgar is an award-winning journalist specializing in lifestyle, health, travel and business, and contributes regularly to RD.com as well as other national magazines and websites. Her superpower is making complex information not just easy to understand, but lively and engaging as well. Budgar is also a certified speech-language pathologist (MS, CCC/SLP) who spent over a decade helping people with brain trauma, stroke, MS, Alzheimer's and other neurological conditions regain language, speech, swallowing and cognitive skills.
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Jailbreaking iPhones: What You’ve Always Wanted to Know

You won't be a criminal if you jailbreak your iPhone—but your data could be exposed...

13 Things You’ll Regret Not Keeping in a Safe

Even if you’re not rich, you need a safe. Trust us: If the worst happens,...

How to Increase the Value of Your Home By Up to $60,000 in One Weekend

Whether you paint your front door or add extra potted plants, these home improvement ideas...
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Here’s What Happens If a President Won’t Leave Office

It's more complicated than you might think.
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10 Things That Must Happen When a Supreme Court Justice Dies

Some very specific traditions honor a justice’s life, while constitutional rules keep the country running.

8 Red Flags Voter Suppression Is Happening in Your Area—And How to Make Sure You Can Cast a Vote

Voter suppression is almost as old as America itself. Here's how to resist it in...
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12 Things You Won’t Be Seeing in Grocery Stores Anymore

Coronavirus has changed not only the way we shop, but what we'll be able to...
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11 Eye-Opening Facts That Will Convince You to Wear a Face Mask

It's a matter of science, not opinion.
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Can An Air Purifier Kill Coronavirus Germs in the Air?

We clear the air on this important topic.
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23 Things That Could Get Your Checked Luggage Flagged by the TSA

No one wants a TSA agent rifling through their bags because they've packed something problematic....

How to Send an Anonymous Text from Your Smartphone

Want to keep your identity private? Here's how to text anonymously using your phone, the...

15 Common Items With Hidden Health Risks

When do sneakers cause injury or clothing hampers get dangerous? Read our guide for when...