When to Buy 'Protection Plans'

You know how salespeople are always trying to sell you an extended warranty? (“Would you like to purchase our protection plan on these SOCKS?”). Usually, you should say no. It's a waste of money. But sometimes an extended warranty makes sense. Click below to find out when it's a good idea.

Spark Plugs Without Screw-Ups

Of course you should change your own spark plugs. It's easy and economical. But there's one costly mistake you can make. Click below for advice on how to avoid it.

America's Lovers

Forget the chocolates and flowers! Instead, break out the red wine.

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Your Gut

3 Ways To Eat Less

Some scientists say the cause of obesity is genetic. Others say it’s environmental. Still others blameTV sports. (Chicken wings! Cheetos! Mozzarella sticks!) Those Advice Guys say it's EATING TOO MUCH! Here are 3 ways to eat less:

1. Hide It. If you see it, you eat it. Especially, when you have a lot of it. It’s called the “The Wholesale Club Curse”--buying in bulk makes you eat more, because you have a big stockpile of Pringles staring you in the face.

2. Hike To It. Research shows that the farther you have to walk to get the food, the less you eat. In one study, college secretaries ate twice as many chocolate kisses when the kisses were on their desk than when they were placed 6 feet away. They also were more likely to lose track of how many they'd eaten. (If this sounds like a good job, just remember, scientists also do studies where the subjects run through mazes with electrodes attached to their butts.)

3. Think Small. We pour more out of larger packages. Studies show that large packages increase consumption by 22%. So avoid that 55-gallon drum of Jell-O Pudding at Costo.