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Defunk Your Gym Bag
Stink-stoking bacteria and virulent germs love your warm, sweat-soaked gym bag. Keep your stuff fresh with these odor busters.
Apera PureSport Performance Duffel

Antimicrobial layers on the inner and outer surfaces mean that this bag wont turn into a petri dish after a few workouts. Ventilated compartments help air out foul odors. $150, aperabags.com
Strong-Arm the Gym

HOW TO GET RIPPED, NOT RIPPED OFF, THIS YEAR
Special introductory rates! Low monthly fees! January is a great month to save big on a gym membership, as health clubs try to attract new clients who are looking to jumpstart their New Years resolutions. And if you know which questions to ask, you can make a sweet deal even sweeter, says Pamela Kufahl, the editorin-chief of Club Industry. Dont walk through the door without reading these insider tips. MICHAEL EASTER
Grip your money tightly and keep it close to your body.
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NEGOTIATE A BETTER DEAL

Most managers have wiggle room with fees. First, ask if the gym can match a competitors price. Next, weed out unnecessary perks: Do you need child care, a sauna, and group classes? If you dont, ask to have your rate lowered. Follow the gym on Facebook and Twitter, where many post unadvertised discounts and 1-day specials, says Kufahl. You can also save on membership if the gym runs a Groupon deal.
AVOID MONTHLY PAYMENTS

Health clubs try to make monthly plans sound like better deals than simply paying as you go. If a single visit costs $10 and membership is $80 a month, ask yourself, Am I sure Ill go at least twice a week? says Stefano DellaVigna, Ph.D., an economics professor at the University of California at Berkeley. According to DellaVignas research, gymgoers who pay per visit can save bigas much as $600 a year.
TAP YOUR INSURANCE

If your employer wont subsidize your gym membership, check the fine print on your medical plan, says Kufahl. Some insurers, such as Aetna and Oxford Health Plans, offer discounts at certain gyms. Also, some providers may reimburse you for at least a portion of your monthly or annual membership fees. The bottom line: You should rarely have to cover the entire cost of your gym membership out of your own pocket.
SKIP THE SMOOTHIE BAR

The gyms shake station is little more than a money pit. Bring your own postworkout smoothie, suggests Kufahl. Our pick: Nitrean+ by AtLarge Nutrition ($60, atlarge nutrition.com); one tub should be enough to last you a few months. The same goes for nutritional supplements, snacks, and laundry services. Such perks are an easy way for clubs to squeeze extra money out of their members.
KNOW YOUR EXIT STRATEGY

If you feel buyers remorse, act quickly. Gym contracts can be difficult to drop, but certain states (including Pennsylvania, New York, and Indiana) have laws that provide a 3-day cancellation window after signing. Beyond 3 days, youre likely locked in. Going on a trip? Some gyms will put your membership on hold for a small monthly fee, says Kufahl. You shouldnt pay for something youre not using.
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FlATTEN YOUR BEllY

DIRECTIONS warm up on any of the machines below for 5 minutes, and then use the speed control and built-in heart-rate monitor to do the following workout: start with 1 minute at 85 to 90 percent of your maximum heart rate. (Multiply your age by 0.7 and subtract that number from 207 to estimate it.) recover for 2 minutes at 55 to 65 percent of your max. thats 1 interval. do 8, using the tips on this page to accelerate your gains. too difficult? do 6 intervals of 2 minutes at 70 to 80 percent of your max followed by 2 minutes of recovery.
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You run on even ground.

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No heart-rate moNitor? Stay in your zone by listening to your body. 50%60% of maximum Breathing intensifies but conversation is possible. 60%70% Talking becomes difficult. 70%80% You can only utter a few words between breaths. 80%90% Talking stops as your lungs gather oxygen for muscles. 90%100% Deep, forceful breaths signal maximal effort.
Set the incline at 1 to 1.5 percent. That slight elevation will increase the intensity (and fatburning potential) of your workout without overloading your leg muscles, says Dowdell. It also shortens your stride, which reduces your risk of injury from overstepping.
Most people let momentum do the work instead of using their legs to propel each step. Set the resistance high enough to feel like youre pushing the ramp down. Its still a lowimpact workout, but youll burn far more calories, says Dowdell.
The Rowing Machine

COMMON MISTAKE
The STaTionaRy Bike

COMMON MISTAKE
You use your upper body to initiate your strokes.

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You stay in your seat.

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Dont Hibernate. Incinerate

4 ways to take your workout indoors without spinning your wheels
its okay to stay inside when its cold outside; we wont judge. but dont just hop on a treadmill, press a few buttons, and slog through a monotonous, boring routine, says Joe dowdell, C.s.C.s., owner of peak performance in Manhattan. he has seen his share of wasted gym time. instead, dowdell advises you to use the following interval workout and expert tips to build your endurance and burn more fat on your favorite machine. Michael easter
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The legs are the primary movers on the rowing machine, says Dowdell. Initiate the drive with your legs and then pull the handle to your sternum. On the recovery, keep your legs flat until the handle travels past your knees.
During the intense portion of each interval, increase the resistance and stand up as if you were mountain biking uphill, says Dowdell. Youll engage your core and upper body, turning a leg-dominant cardio workout into a totalbody sweat session.
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15-MINUTE WORKOUT
Build More on the Floor

FORGET THE WEIGHT RACK. THE KEY TO ATHLETIC STRENGTH IS AT YOUR FEET
Pushups arent the only reason to hit the floor during your workout. Your hands and feet are covered with sensors that provide feedback about limb position and alignment, says Jeremy Frisch, U.S.A.W., owner ofAchieve Performance Training. The more you engage your hands and feet in ground-based exercises, the greater the boost youll see in your athletic performance. JILL YAWORSKI
DO THIS Perform the following exercises as a circuit, moving from one to the next with 45 seconds of rest in between. Once youve done them all, rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat thecircuit as many times as you can in 15 minutes. For best results, do this workout barefoot at home.
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Elevated Bird Dog Reach
Straight-Leg Crab Hip Raise
Get down on all fours with your hips up and your knees bent 90 degrees but only your hands and feet touching the floor. Raise your right arm and left leg until theyre straight and in line with your body. Return to the starting position. Repeat with your left arm and right leg. Thats 1 rep. Do 8 to 10.
Sit with your heels on a bench, your butt on the floor, and your weight supported on your hands. Raise your hips so your body forms a straight line from your shoulders toyour feet. Pause, and then lower your hips back down (but dont let them touch the floor). Thats 1 rep. Do 10 to 12.
Alligator Lunge
Assume a pushup position with your arms straight and your hands slightly beyond shoulder width. Simultaneously move your left hand forward and place your right foot next to your right hand. Lower your hips and pause. Repeat using your right hand and left foot. Continue for 15 to 20 yards.
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Few exercises test core and upper-body strength as well as the front-loaded pushup. The reason: It shifts your weight forward, forcing your pecs and deltoids to work overtime to keep your body balanced. For more challenges, visit MensHealth.com/deltat.
Crab Toe Touch
Assume a crab-walk position with your heels beneath your knees and your palms beneath your shoulders. Lift your hips, raise your right hand and left leg, and try to touch your toes. Return to the starting position. Repeat with your left hand and right leg. Thats 1 rep. Do 10.
Four-Way Bear Crawl
Get on all fours with your hips up and your knees bent 90 degrees but only your hands and feet touching the floor. Crawl forward for 5 yards, right for 5 yards, backward for 5 yards, and left for 5 yards to complete a full square. Repeat, reversing the directions (backward, left, forward, right).
HOW TO DO IT Assume a pushup position. Lower your chest toward the oor, but as you do, push your body forward (your hands should end up near your waist). Return to the starting position and continue for 30 seconds, shooting for 10 reps. Thats 1 set. Do 3, resting 60 seconds between sets. Too easy? Elevate your feet, pause at the bottom of each repetition, or lengthen the set and shorten the rest.
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HEALTH
Tendinitis
Tendons attach muscle to bone. With tendinitis, that tissue becomes inflamed and sore. The worst nagging pain is felt at night. You can blame wear and tear due to sports, hobbies, or your job, says Theodore Blaine, M.D., chief of shoulder and elbow surgery and a professor of rehabilitation at Yale school of medicine. PREVENT IT Avoid trying to go from slug to stud too fast. If youre looking to get more fit, you should gradually increase your exercise, Dr. Blaine says.
Rheumatoid arthritis
This is an autoimmune disorder in which your body attacks healthy joint tissue. Rheumatoid arthritis tends to affect the small joints in your hands and feet first, says Joanne Jordan, M.D., M.P.H., director of the Thurston Arthritis Research Center at the University of North Carolina. Then other joints, like the shoulders and elbows, start to become painful. PREVENT IT Research from South Korea shows that people who consume the most vitamin D are 24 percent less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis than those who consume the least D.
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Osteoarthritis
The condition can announce itself with swelling, but it usually starts with nagging pain that can progress from minor to severe, Dr. Jordan says. PREVENT IT Warm up before you work out an injury in your 20s can resurface as osteoarthritis pain in your 40s. And stay slim. Otherwise, Dr. Jordan explains, your joints have to work harder to carry your weight, and fat cells promote joint inflammation.
Gout
Excess uric acid in your blood can form crystals around your joints. The result is joint inflammation and pain, most commonly felt in your big toe. The ache manifests as severe, sudden swelling, known as a flare. PREVENT IT Drink less alcohol and lay off heavy animal fats. A diet rich in purines chemicals found commonly in red meat and seafoodcan raise your gout risk, says Dr. Jordan, since your body metabolizes these compounds and makes uric acid.
Bursitis
This is inflammation of your bursafluid-filled pouches that lie next to your tendons. The hallmark symptoms are swelling and pain, and the condition can be caused by either an acute injury or repetitive overuse. PREVENT IT Follow the same rule for preventing tendinitis. And forget the idea of playing through the painif you feel soreness in a shoulder, knee, or elbow, stop. JULIE STEWART
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THE WORLD OF HURT by Travis Stork, M.D. I wind up getting sick every single winter. When I feel a cold coming on this year, what can I do to stop it? There has to be something! Paul, Ann Arbor, MI
Sorry, Paul. A cold is a star running back: You cannot stop ityou can only hope to contain it. But that shouldnt keep you from making a game plan. Your first line of defense is to hydrate, rest, and nourish. When I feel a sore throat coming on, I gargle with warm saline water, which soothes and acts as an antiseptic. Saline nasal sprays and neti pots (salt packet with distilled water, please) can decrease the congestion in your sinuses and improve breathing. But there is no cure except for time. Also, keep washing your hands. That way, if you do come down with a bug, at least you wont spread the love. IM CONSIDERING A VASECTOMY. IF I REGRET IT, HOW RELIABLE IS REVERSAL SURGERY? Tom, Baltimore, MD In general, reversal offers more than a 50 percent success rate of achieving pregnancy. That said, if you do decide on a reversal, try to have the surgery within 3 years of your snip; the success rate slides once youre 10 years out. My advice is to consider the snip permanent. Thats the proper mindset, because reversal surgery is invasive and expensive.
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A handful of putting your heart into it.
Good news about almonds and heart health Scientific evidence suggests, but does not prove, that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as almonds, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. A handful (about 23 almonds) or one serving of almonds (28g) has 13g of unsaturated fat and only 1g of saturated fat.
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Hail Kale!
eLevaTe TheSe hearTy LeaFy greenS From garnISh To go-To

nutrient-rich, texture-packed kale has become a high-end restaurant staple. Skip those overpriced meals and cook it at home for an easy snack, salad, or even entre. Paul Kita
Balance out your carBs
Orecchiette with Sausage and Kale

Kale takes mere minutes to wilt in a pan, balancing out the richness of the sausage, cheese, and olive oil in this fast-prep pasta.
What youll need
Tbsp kosher salt rated zest and juice of G
upgrade your salads
lb dried 1
1 lemon
Lemony Kale Caesar

using kale in place of greens like romaine gives your salads bonus layers of flavor and texture.
What youll need
1 egg yolk* Juice of 1 lemon 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 Tbsp red-wine vinegar cup canola oil cup extra-virgin cup grated pecorino
orecchiette pasta
cup freshly grated
lb fresh Italian sausage 1 cups curly kale, 8
Parmesan parsley
cup chopped flat-leaf 2 Tbsp unsalted butter Tbsp extra-virgin 1
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stemmed and roughly chopped cannellini beans
1 cups drained canned
Romano, plus more for serving
olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste bunches Tuscan kale, 2
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washed, stemmed, and thinly sliced (optional)
Boost your snacks
olive oil
pieces white anchovies 8
Smoky Paprika Kale Chips

baking kale draws out its water content, causing it to crisp. crunch this smoky-salty snack and you could quell your yen for potato chips. Preheat your oven to 400F. remove the stems from one large bunch of kale and tear the leaves into large pieces. In a large bowl, toss the kale pieces with cup olive oil and 1 Tbsp smoked paprika. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, scatter the kale atop, and roast until the greens are dry and crispy, about 30 minutes. Toss with tsp of sea salt and serve. Makes 6 servings
1 In a large pot, bring 5 quarts of water and the salt to a boil. cook the pasta until just al dente. reserve cup of the water; drain the pasta. 2 meanwhile, in another large pot, cook the sausage on medium high, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until lightly browned. Transfer the sausage to paper towels. add the kale to the pot and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. add the beans, drained pasta, and pasta water. Simmer until the pasta is fully cooked, about 2 minutes. 3 remove the pot from the heat, stir in the lemon zest and juice, cheese, parsley, butter, sausage, and olive oil. Makes 6 servings
Recipe adapted from Michael Symons new cookbook Carnivore, out now
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1 In a food processor, blend the egg yolk, lemon juice, garlic, and red-wine vinegar, gradually adding the oils, until the dressing is thick and creamy. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. 2 In a large salad bowl, toss the kale with the dressing. Serve topped with more cheese, and anchovies if using. Makes 4 servings
Recipe by Josh Capon, executive chef of B&B Winepub in NYC *Consuming uncooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
StrIp for your dInner A The center rib of the kale requires extra cooking to become tender, so youll need to remove it before chopping the leaves. use the tip of a sharp chefs knife to cut along and trim away the rib. B To chop, roll up a stack of trimmed leaves and slice to any thickness you want.
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Per serving
Italian Seafood Stew

1 Tbsp olive oil 1 bulb fennel, diced (reserve the fronds) 1 medium onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped tsp fennel seeds tsp red-pepper flakes 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes 12 oz clam juice 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup red wine (pinot noir) 2 bay leaves tsp dried thyme Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 lb firm white fish, such as halibut or cod lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 12 to 16 mussels, scrubbed and debearded
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heat olive oil in large saucepan or pot over medium heat. add the fennel, onion, garlic, fennel seeds, and red-pepper flakes and saut until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
Lightly crush the tomatoes with your fingers (careful: juice may splatter from inside them) and discard the remaining tomato juice from the can. add the tomatoes to the pan, along with the clam juice, chicken stock, wine, bay leaves, and thyme, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper.
Place the fish, shrimp, and mussels in the pan. Cook until the fish is firm, the shrimp are pink, and the mussels are open, about 5 minutes. serve with the reserved fennel fronds for garnish. Makes 4 servings
Like all live shellfish, mussels should be cooked the same day you buy them. store them in the back of the fridge until ready to cook; then scrub each one with a stiff-bristled brush under cool running water to remove sand and grit. They should close when you scrub them; discard any that stay open. if they have beardlike attachments, pull those off before cooking.
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SecreT weapon: fennel SeedS These aromatic seeds pack a black-licorice punch. Match them with other hearty fare. 1. add some seeds to a batch of meatballs (especially if theyre made from pork) for a flavor kick. 2. blend some into homemade hummus, or scatter them atop your favorite store-bought variety. 3. buzz fennel seeds in a spice grinder or clean coffee grinder and use as a rub for broiled salmon or roast pork.
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HOW STETSON FROST WARMED UP TO FITNESS
THE SETBACK Even when I was playing football in high school, I was always a
big guy. But when the sports stopped after graduation, the big guy grew even bigger. As the pounds added up, my stamina started to lag. Sometimes I could barely make it through a day of work. At 21, Iwas supposed to have energy, right?
Try to end just one bad habit a month it makes weight loss easier, says Caroline Apovian, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.N., director of Boston Medical Centers nutrition and weight-management center. Here are a few ideas to try out for starters.
DONT skimp on your
Make Your Resolution Stick
shut-eye. Insufficient rest throws your hunger hormones off balance, making you more likely to overeat. Make sure you clock 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night.
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WEIGHT BEFORE
THE WAKE-UP CALL
WEIGHT AFTER
On January 1, 2012, I vowed to lose weight as my New Years resolution. I know that most resolutions fail, but mine was not going to be one of them.
THE FOOD
Stetson Frost, 26, Atoka, OK
grilled chicken instead of deep-frying it. I perfected low-cal flatbread pizzas. I flavored food with hot sauce or just salt and pepper instead of creamy dressings. My food tasted better and I felt better too.
THE FITNESS
presses, curls, lunges, and leg lifts. After I built up enough 7-mile runs, I was able to keep up with friends who compete in marathons.
THE REWARD
QUIT sitting all day at work. Studies show that people who spend a lot of time sitting are more likely to be obese than their healthy counterparts. Build or buy a standing desk, or walk around the office every half hour. Youll loosen up and liven up.
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I started by checking the calories on everything. Ihad no idea how much Id been eating. Now if I don't know the calorie count, I eat a fist-sized portion. I also learned how to cook. I
My first few runs really sucked. But soon these false starts evolved into regular running sessions 3 days a week. I also did a core routine and plenty of shoulder
Today if Im not running with my friends, Im playing pickup basketball, hitting the gym, or helping coach the local high school football team. Now I have crazy energy. This years resolution is to run a marathon of my own.
calories. Soft drinks are loaded with sugar, and too much alcohol makes you lose self-control and start thinking, Tater Tots are a great idea. Have one glass of red wine and stop.
NEVER drink your
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EAT THIS NOT THAT!

Pasta with Shrimp
California Pizza Kitchen Shrimp S c a m p i Z u c c h i n i Fe t t u c c i n e 550 calories 35 g ra ms (g) p ro te in 36 g carbohydrates (4 g f i b e r) 27 g fat 757 milligrams (mg) sodiu m A p p l e b e e s L e m o n S h r i m p Fe t t u c c i n e 1,220 calories 60 g protein 10 6 g carbohydrates (10 g fi b e r) 63 g fat 4,200 mg sodium
(pasta), food styling: Melissa Reiss
CPKs dish has a nearly 1:1 ratio of protein to carbohydrates. Thats good and it outclasses the Applebees choice, which brings on cream sauce and a massive pasta portion, not to mention a load of trans fats.
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Before you left, you emailed photographs of your passport and iDs to yourself. . . right? You also packed photocopies of your passport and visa. Then you downloaded smart Traveler, a state Department iPhone app with contact info for embassies and consulates. Good thing: Now use thatapp to locate the nearest embassy or consulate and make an appointment to replace your passport, says Hugo Rodriguez of the U.s. state Department. (Dont have a smartphone? call the Office of Overseas citizens services at 202 5014444.) For $135, the embassys american citizens services unit will print an emergency passport for you.
a womans name slips your mind

is that you, Mulva? Forgetting happens. instead of asking again, coax her to tell you a story, says Josh Piven, coau thor of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Dating and Sex. What was her childhood nickname? Was she named after anyone? if the answer doesnt shed light, be creative: Make up a nickname for her, or whip out your drivers license and challenge her to show you a worse photo, says Neil strauss, author of The Game. Or think of something cool you read recently and tell her about it. Then offer to email it to her. Her address will probably contain a clue to her name, plusbonus!you now have a way to ask her out.
a rip current is pulling you out to sea

Dont panic, and dont try to swim to shore against the current. instead, says United states Lifesaving association spokesman Tom Gill, swim on top of the water (because the current is most forceful below the surface) and parallel to the shoreline. Youll eventually skirt the current, which can be 10 feet to more than 100 feet wide. When you no longer feel the pull, turn toward the beach. To avoid rip currents in the future, swim near a lifeguard and scan the sea for danger signs before you jump in. These include choppy, foamy, or dis colored water, or churnedup debris or seaweed. also avoid piers, jetties, and sandbars, common rip current spots.
a deer jumps in front of your car

almost one in five vehicle deer collisions happen in November, according to state Farm. scan roadsides between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., when deer are most active, and remem ber that they travel in groups. see one in your headlights? Dont swerve. stay in your lane and slow to a controlled stop in order to avoid hitting another car or veering off the road. if you do hit the deer, pull over to the shoulder and call the police. Turn on your hazard lights and stay inside the car. When its safe, exit your car and then take some photographs to help your insurance agent assess the damage, says state Farm spokesman Dick Luedke.
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First, call 911, says Bruce Evans and scott Matin of the National association of Emer gency Medical Technicians. as you wait for help, tap your bud and shout, are you okay? if he responds, move him to a safe place in case he loses consciousness again. if he doesnt respond but is breath ing, place him in the recovery positionon his side with his knee in front of his body so he cant roll over. Gently put his head in a neutral position so his airway stays clear. if hes not breathing, begin cPR or use an automatic external defibrilla tor. if he fell when he passed out, tell him not to move (if hes responsive) and tell the EMTs when they arrive. Sara Cann
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WHEN TO STICK AROUND `Your average daily balance is over $10,000. WHEN TO TAKE A HIKE `Your balance falls below a certain level.
Banks love a high roller. Often, various accounts (checking, savings, money market) at the same bank count toward the balance requirement. Typical perks: At Bank of America, you earn higher interest on checking and savings, skip fees on many transactions, and become eligible for special rates on some loans and lines of credit. Chase and Wells Fargo offer similar deals.
a Citibank customer, for example, you wont pay ATM fees at its many overseas locations. Bank of America is part of a global alliance of banks that have agreed not to charge ATM fees to member customers (though B of A and Citi may still charge conversion fees of 1 percent and 3percent, respectively, of the withdrawal amount).
`You often travel abroad and need an extensive ATM network. If youre
Unless you hit the banks magic number (which can be as high as $25,000 for some accounts), you could be charged fees for everything from using a human teller to making a deposit to not using a bank-issued credit card enough. Only 35 percent of major banks offered free checking in 2011, Moebs says, down from 96 percent in 2009. But seven out of 10 credit unions and smaller banks still do.
far more willing to bend on penalties, Moebs says, if you own up to your mistake and ask for help. At a large bank, such mistakes are a major source of revenue.
`You overdraw your account a few times a year. A small bank is
`You rarely travel far from home. Big banks
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`Youre likely to move.
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THE EXODUS IS ON. With their respect for large banks eroding, more than 15 million customers
moved from giant lenders to smaller banks and credit unions between March 2010 and March 2012, says economist Mike Moebs, CEO of the economics research firm Moebs $ervices. Major lenders werent too upset; thanks to new fee restrictions, they lose money on most customers who keep less than $100,000 in deposits. The average big bank spends nearly $300 to service just one checking account, Moebs says. So whats your moveshould you stay or should you go? KRIS FRIESWICK
Staying with a big bank will shrink your moving to-do list, since your new hometown is likely to have a branch. That means you wont need to change any direct-deposit arrangements or automatic payments that you had set up from your checking account or bank credit card. Youll save time (simply change your address with customer service) and money, because otherwise you could be hit with account closure fees as high as 30 bucks.
often charge monthly fees for benefits, like a wide ATM network, that you seldom use. And for the occasions when you do go out of the network, small banks have increasingly begun reimbursing ATM fees to their customers (though some limit the number of reimbursements per month).
AVOID ATM FEES A tip Moebs likes: Take cash back when you make debit-card purchases. Theres no fee youre actually doing the store a favor. Less cash on hand means fewer armoredtruck trips to the bank.
My companys 401(k) plan doesnt match my contributions. Should I still bother?

Byron, Alexandria, VA
A match is a huge benefit of a 401(k), but its not the only one. The limit on the annual amount you can contribute to it is much higher than it is with an IRA $17,000 versus $5,000 ($6,000 if youre 50 or older). So heres what Id do: Take the first $5,000 you save this year and put it into a Roth IRA if youre eligible. (The amount you can contribute is determined by how much you earn.) Otherwise, use a traditional IRA. If you max that out, Id suggest going back to the 401(k).
Jean Chatzkys book Money Rules: The Simple Path to Lifelong Security is out now.
IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE RICH? Carter, Mountain View, CA I think it means comfortthat is, knowing you have enough money to meet your monthly expenses while saving for future goals. Its also the comfort of having extra cash in the bank for emergencies, and being able to buy all the things you need and some of the things you want. Research, including my own, demonstrates that for most people, its this kind of financial comfortnot millionsthat buys happiness.
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Slow down, detective. Whats your proof? Flirty postings? Or a picture of Dad kissing some other woman? If you approach your mom without hard facts, you may do more harm than good. So start by telling Pop what you saw and watch for his reaction. After that you can help him do the right thingeither by stopping whatever this is before it goes down the wrong path or by dealing with the ramifications if it already has.
For our second child, my wife wants to adopt. Not me. How do we decide? Michael, Glendale, AZ Pay attention to the why. Why does she want to adopt? Health issues that make pregnancy difficult? Is she trying to give a warm home to a kid who needs one? Marriages are partnerships, which is what makes stuff like this so frickin hard. You are entitled to your opinion, and she needs to listen with an open mind. But I have to tell you, Michael: In matters of pregnancy, the woman has the deciding vote. My wife and I babysat her sisters two toddlers. Those kids are hells spawn. Now shes asking again, and we dont have a good excuse. Whats our move? Ted, Winston-Salem, NC Nowhere in the family bylaws does it mandate that in-laws be babysitters. If you can handle the task every few months, gut it outsomeday youll get your turn. Otherwise, its up to your wife to explain that these tykes are too much to handle. (Cite an example or two.) Its the parents job to control their kids so others dont have to.
Last year for Valentines Day, I bought my girlfriend flowers and took her to dinner. She didnt buy me squatand shes acted like its no big deal. This V-day thing goes both ways, right? Chuck, Queens, NY Sure. Valentines Day goes both ways the same way that Monday Night Football does: Both of you can enjoy it, but really, you know one partner is more into the festivities than the other. This day is about her,
man. Anyway, think about it: Doesnt your genuine attentiveness to her eventually boomerang back to you anyway? I overheard my buddies saying some nasty things about the girl Im dating stuff theyve never said to my face. Do I bring it up? Tyrone, Santa Fe, NM Can you keep your cool if you do? Thats the challenge here. Your buddies may be trying to protect you because theyre seeing some things in this new woman that you dont. And you will understandably want to defend your lady on all counts. But it wont hurt to hear them explain their viewpoint. I have to believe that even if they were sniping, theyd have your best interests in mind. The hard part is to act like youre not taking it personally, even when this is as personal as it gets. Help settle a bar etiquette argument: When you see a long line for the ladies bathroom, is it polite or weird to let a woman use the mens room? Tom, Oklahoma City, OK After 2 a.m., fine. Before, creepo.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the butter, stirring often, until it starts to brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove it from the heat and immediately pour it into a shallow pan; let it cool. Stir in the bourbon, cover, and let stand overnight at room temperature. The next day, place the pan in the freezer until the butter fat solidifies, about 2 hours. Use a funnel lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter and strain the liquid back into your bottle. Works wonders with an old fashioned, whiskey sour, manhattan, or egg nog. Makes 10 to 12 cocktails
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YOUR ATTORNEY ON CALL Dan Abrams After 5 years of dedicated service, my company fired me without reason. The HR department just said my position was terminated. Arent they Walter, Houston, TX required to give me a reason?
Unfortunately not. Welcome to the cold world of big business. Unless you had an employment contract, you are known as an at-will employee. That means the company can do what it wantsand that you can be terminated in Texas without cause or notice. The only exception would be if you were able to show that you were fired for an unlawful reason (such as your race). Otherwise, the employer holds all the cards. MY ELDERLY MOTHER IS NEARLY BLIND YET INSISTS ON DRIVING. CAN I HAVE THE STATE TAKE AWAY HER LICENSE? Roger, Madison, WI Yes, you can (and probably should) submit a report to the Wisconsin department of transportation. Age alone isnt sufficient cause, but if she truly is nearly blind the state can revoke her license. Youll need to cite specifics and have a second person corroborate before the state will intervene.
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Dan Abrams is a legal analyst for ABC News. Write to him at MensHealth. com/experts.

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