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Watch clinical researcher Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky break it down.

People Are Asking: How Does Medicine Get to Our Shelves? 

This Test Kit Makes It Easy to Screen for Colon Cancer Without Leaving Home

Tune in to hear what NOT to say to somebody going through fertility treatments.

Asking for a Friend: What I Wish People Knew About Fertility Treatments

See why we loved Understance’s game-changing options.

These Bras Changed How We Think about Comfort — And They Come in Every Size

We Tried Tineco’s TikTok-Famous Floor Cleaners — Here’s Why We Think They Deserve a Spot in Your Home

These versatile basics deserve a spot in your closet.

We Upgraded Our Basics with Outerknown's Regenerative Organic Certified® Cotton Collection — Here's Why

It took several doctor's visits, multiple tests, and a lot of self-advocacy. 

How One Ovarian Cancer Patient Pushed for the Right Diagnosis

I Finally Scheduled a Call With a Life Insurance Agent and Left Feeling Empowered

Spoiler alert: The cause remains a mystery, but she did find relief.

Asking for a Friend: How I Manage the Cycle of My Chronic Spontaneous Hives

The Best Budgeting Style for Your Personality 

How to Plan the Perfect Sunday Reset

Not to mention taught me what a kegel even is.

I Never Used to Do Pelvic Floor Exercises But This Device Made It Easy 

We spoke to one mom about what it’s actually like to live with MS. 

Asking for a Friend: Living with Multiple Sclerosis — And Not Letting It Write My Story

I Didn’t Think Moisturizer Could Be A Gamechanger — Until I Tried This One

Get longer, stronger hair in 3–6 months

Nutrafol Made Our Dreams of Longer, Stronger Hair Come True 

Warning: This video may induce travel envy. 

Hear Us Out: You Should Bring Your Running Shoes on Vacation

The Potential Pitfalls of International Travel That Could Really Cost You

Health info you need — without leaving home. 

Why Every Woman Needs This LetsGetChecked Test in Their Medicine Cabinet 

We talked to Kara Stevens — aka the Frugal Feminista — about the power of credit card reward points.

Asking for a Friend: How I Made My Dream Purchase A Reality

Hint: Your computer’s positioning matters. 

How To Keep Your Eyes Healthy if You Stare at Screens All Day

TL;DR It’s a convenient, delicious addition to your morning routine.

Here's Why Amazing Grass Original Greens Blend Needs to Be Part of Your Morning Routine

12 Festive Things To Do at Brookfield Place This Holiday Season

It's a dirty job, but somebody's gotta do it.

I Cleaned My Whole Home with the Shark® Cordless Detect Pro™ Vacuum and Now I Don’t Hate Vacuuming

And the “best gift giver” award goes to…you. 



Gifts for the Girls You’ll Also Want for Yourself

We tested a chain necklace, huggie hoop earrings, and a pearl bracelet to see if they actually live up to the hype.

We Tried Pieces from This Jewelry Brand and Now We’re Rethinking All of Our Staples

Oncology social worker and Every Day for MBC contributor, Megan, shares why she advocates this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Asking for a Friend: How I Find Strength Amid the Pain and Chaos of Cancer

Warby Parker Tests Kids for Vision Issues Like Myopia — Here's What We Thought of the Exam

It feels like financial scammers are popping up everywhere — and it might be easier to fall for their tactics than you think. So we asked an expert for her advice.

$mart $ummer with Zelle®: Tips to Help Keep Your Money Safe from Scams

If “go greener” was on your list this year, we’ve got you. Here are four easy ways to make your bedroom eco-friendlier.

Four Upgrades to Make Your Bedroom Greener

Summer means group trips, beach getaways, and family BBQs — and all the cost-splitting that comes with them. So we asked a financial expert for advice.

$mart $ummer with Zelle®: A Stress-Free Guide to Splitting Expenses

We Wore Tini Lux Jewelry 24/7 For Two Weeks — Here's What We Thought 

This week, we’ve found the best Fourth of July sales you can still shop, plus epic summer sales at Madewell, Coach, and more. Let’s get shopping and saving, shall we?

The Best Sales to Shop This Week

We tapped Connie Stark, certified nurse and fertility coach, for helpful advice you can trust. 


Ask an Expert: A Fertility Coach on Navigating Your Fertility Journey

Our holiday fashion show at Brookfield Place offered solutions to common style and seasonal dilemmas.

So Much Cheer, So Little Time: A Holiday Fashion Show

Deciding what to do with our (very much needed) free time isn’t always easy. Enter: the index card challenge.

How To Plan Your Perfect Summer Day

Spoiler alert: Yes, it lives up to the hype. 

We’ll Be Living In This SKIMS Bodysuit All Summer Long and Here’s Why

A dynamic mother-daughter duo share words of wisdom (and a delicious poke bowl recipe) in honor of WeightWatchers' 60th birthday.

Celebrating 60 Years of WeightWatchers: Words of Wisdom from a Mother-Daughter Duo

Skimm HQ’rs tested Thrive Causemetics’ Liquid Lash Volumizer™ mascara to see how it looks — and whether it actually lasts all day.

This New Volumizing Mascara Will Level Up Your Lash Game

Prepare to kiss your student loans goodbye, for good. 

5 Student Loan Repayment Strategies That Can Help You Manage Your Money Smarter

1 in 8 women will develop a thyroid condition in their lifetime. So we teamed up with Arden, VP of growth marketing at LetsGetChecked, to hear about her months-long journey to discovering she had thyroid disease.

My Months-long Journey to Discovering I Had Thyroid Disease

We Tried LetsGetChecked’s Hormone Health Test and Here’s Why You Should Too

"She Said" tells the true story of New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey (played by Emmy Nominee Zoe Kazan and Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan)'s groundbreaking investigation.

Minute to Skimm It: 'She Said' - The Investigation Into Harvey Weinstein That Helped Ignite a Movement

Taffy Brodesser-Akner on Her New TV Series, Productivity Hacks, Fave Twitter Follows, and More

It’s more complex than you might think. And treatable.

My Life With Major Depressive Disorder

5 Things to Know About Owning a Car in This Economy

So the next time you have car trouble, you’ll know exactly what to do. 

6 Signs Your Car Needs Repair Service ASAP

See what it takes to put your money to work for you and generations to come. 

Thing to Know: Sustainable Investing

Watch our vid for an insider tour of opera singer, podcaster, and reality TV alum Sharleen Joynt's Upper West Side home. 

How I Renovated a Small NYC Apartment — and Stuck to a Budget

Aka exactly what you need to make your trip a little less crazy and a little more comfy.

12 Products That’ll Make Your End-of-Summer Travel Seamless

Someone bring fake news to the family BBQ? Pinky would like a word. 

How to Clap Back to Misinfo This Summer

Ever wished there were more hours in a day? Then this convo with Christine Chang is for you. Hit play to come along for a veryyy special ride. 

Glow Recipe Co-founder and Co-CEO Christine Chang Talks Making the Most of Every Day

Skimm Her Life: How Andie Founder, Melanie Travis, Spends Her Downtime

Meet the Innovators Pushing the Fashion Industry Toward a More Sustainable Future

Calling all cupcake lovers. Hit play to come along for a veryyy special ride. And get Melissa Ben-Ishay's tips for making the most of every second. 

Baked By Melissa Co-founder and CEO Shares Her Tips for Maximizing Time and Joy

Get expert answers to your burning real estate Qs. 

Homebuying (and Selling) In Today's Market, Skimm'd

Every year, TD Bank releases a survey about the financial behaviors, opinions, and challenges of American couples. Here are some of this year's findings — and some of our best tips for managing money and a relationship. 

Financial Secrets, Money Dates, and Red Flags: Love and Money in 2022

Cut to you keeping calm, carrying on, focusing on the fun stuff, etc. 

Small Routine Changes You Can Make for a Much Less Stressful 2022

We don't know about you, but we're feeling...ready to tackle our wellness goals. 

Skimm Her Life: How Peloton Instructor and Hydrant Ambassador Emma Lovewell Spends Her Downtime

We rounded up awesome products from Goldman Sachs’ #MakeSmallBig Market, where they’re featuring a ton of small businesses you may not know about.

8 Awesome Small Biz Finds to Get and Gift This Holiday Season

Looking to cut toxic relationships from your life in 2022? Us too. And here’s a thought: Why not bring that same energy to your makeup bag and bathroom cabinet?  Beautycounter can help with that. 

Clean Beauty Buys for Looking and Feeling Your Best In the New Year

Misinformation can be dangerous. But you can do something about it. Ready, set, read. 

theSkimm on How to Spot Misinformation Online — and Stop Its Spread 

Once Teajuana finally got into her dream school, she didn't let anything get in her way. Watch our video to hear her story. Spoiler alert: It's extremely inspiring.

I Became a First-Generation College Grad on My Own Terms

Many people downplay how serious migraine disease is. And yes, it's a disease. Get the deets on symptoms, common triggers, treatments options, and more.

Do I Have...Migraine Disease?

Our Guide to Fuzzy Products That’ll Keep You Warm As the Temps Drop

We Skimm'd our favorite sustainable clothes, shoes, and accessories to wear this fall.

Sustainable Clothes, Shoes, and Accessories to Wear this Fall

Travel insurance could be a financial lifesaver...in some situations. But it may not give you the flexibility you’d expect.

theSkimm on Travel Insurance

These clean eats can help you live your best, healthiest life and make your taste buds happy minus hours of planning, shopping, and cooking. Bon appétit. 

8 Ready-in-Minutes Upgrades for Your Summer Menu

Sunburn. Bug bites. Drinks that are basically melted ice. We can’t believe we’re saying this, but summer does have its downsides. Unless you follow our tips and tricks for overcoming ‘em. HAGS. 

5 Tips to Summer Smarter

We chatted with Kelly Lannan and Jen Kruger from Fidelity about taking investing basics to the next level. See the recording and get theSkimm. 

Watch Office Hours: The As to Your Investing Qs

You might know platinum for its use in record-setting albums, that credit card your fancy friend swipes or the beautiful jewelry you see all over Insta. So you know it’s versatile...and shiny. But did you know it has a loooong history that spans continents and royal families? We partnered with Platinum Born for a deep dive. Let’s throw it back.

Platinum & Jewelry: A Love Story For the Ages

We've got face masks for every situation, streaming recs for April, and products that'll help make your kitchen eco-friendly.

Press Pause: Face Mask Recs, New Things to Stream, and More

How Much Do I Need to Retire?

Flipping the Script: What Really Happens When Women Are Behind the Scenes

We've got book recs, must-watch movies, game-changing kitchen products, organization hacks, and more. 

Press Pause: Our Most Popular Recs From the Past Year

5 Things To Know Before You Watch “Men in Kilts”

Life hacks are the name of the game today. We’ve got products that’ll make pet parenting way easier, tips to help you store fruits and veggies, and more.

Press Pause: Smart-Home Gadgets, Pet-Parent Hacks, and More

How to Save on At-Home Entertainment

This week we've got a new book roundup, rom-com recs, ways you can celebrate Black History Month, and more.

Press Pause: Cleaning Hacks, Rom-Coms, and More

This week we're helping you with all your Valentine's Day purchases plus sharing some of our favorite new books, and more.

Press Pause: V-Day Gift Ideas, New Trendy Books, and More

This week we've got buy now that’ll save you money later, more Amanda Gorman poems to listen to, iPhone organization hacks, and more.

Press Pause: Smart Products, Amanda Gorman, and More

These are the mindfulness tips you do not hear enough of. 

Staying Connected in the New Year

Face your $$$ fears. So you can make a (financial) plan to reach alllll your goals.

How to Overcome Financial Anxieties 

How to Skimm Your Closet

Reduce waste, avoid the 5pm “what’s for dinner?” panic, and eat smarter this year. Yum.

How to Actually Get Your Kitchen Organized this Year

Easy Ways To Make Your Beauty Routine Greener

Today, we’re revealing Skimm'rs' absolute faves of the year. Think: the best in books, home items, kitchen gadgets, self-care, and more. Enjoy.

Press Pause: The Best of 2020

We Skimm’d holiday gifting for you. Most of our picks are under $75...and you can buy all of them from the comfort of your ho-ho-home.

Press Pause: Holiday Gift Guide Edition

This week we've got some Thanksgiving hacks, recipes for avocado lovers, incredible documentaries, and yes, holiday gift recs. 

Press Pause: Holiday Gifts, Avocado Recipes, and More 

I Drove Across the Country in an RV During the Pandemic

What 5G Could Mean for Your Wallet

Having insurance is smart. Paying a premium for it is not. (Get it?) We Skimm’d ways to lock in the best price for financial protection. 

How to Save on Insurance Premiums

What Types of Insurance Do I Really Need?

President Trump signed an executive order slashing payroll taxes for the next few months. Here's what that means for your income now...and way later.

What a Payroll Tax Holiday Could Mean for Your Wallet

This is how rising inflation can affect your wallet. Besides just making things more expensive. 

What Rising Inflation Can Mean for Your Wallet

It can change the way some Silicon Valley sweethearts — and people who work for them — make money.

Why Gig Economy Worker Laws Matter for Your Wallet

These are all the terms and definitions you need to know when it comes to retirement.

Learn the Language: Retirement

This is how you can figure out how much money you should keep in stocks and how much you should keep in bonds. 

The Road to Retirement: How to Tell Your Money Where to Go

How to Go From Two Incomes to One 

We partnered with John Hancock to bring you a webinar that’s all about the B word...that’s right, we’re talking budget. 

Budgeting, Skimm’d

Make compound interest work for you, not against you.