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Allie Volpe

Allie Volpe

Correspondent

    Latest articles by Allie Volpe

    The Highlight
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    The Highlight

    There are practical, everyday ways to get out of your head and into community.

    By Allie Volpe
    Explain It to Me
    Is it possible to have both pride and humility?Is it possible to have both pride and humility?
    Explain It to Me

    In a culture that rewards relentless bragging, staying humble takes practice and introspection.

    By Allie Volpe
    Holiday travel can break the bank. Here’s how to manage expectations.
    How to get through the holidays without going broke

    You don’t have to go into debt out of a sense of obligation.

    By Allie Volpe
    The least thoughtful holiday present you should definitely give
    How to get through the holidays without going broke

    Everyone wants cash, despite its tacky reputation.

    By Allie Volpe
    These apps promise to help you make new friends. Could it work for me?
    Even Better

    Is my new best friend just a swipe away?

    By Allie Volpe
    Even Better
    How to get through thisHow to get through this
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    Coping strategies for the next few days — and the next four years.

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    Even Better
    How much should kids know about politics?How much should kids know about politics?
    Even Better

    Even kids can’t avoid election chatter. Here’s how to talk to them at any age.

    By Allie Volpe
    Even Better
    Your guide to coping with election anxietyYour guide to coping with election anxiety
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    Nervous about the election? Try these tips to stay calm.

    By Allie Volpe
    Even Better
    What too much anger does to you — and how to stop itWhat too much anger does to you — and how to stop it
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    Righteous indignation can be productive, but it can also curdle into something poisonous.

    By Allie Volpe
    Everything you need to know about voting right now
    Even Better

    From registering to vote to understanding your rights, here’s what to expect this Election Day.

    By Allie Volpe