Want to travel more this year? Theres a lot to consider, including weather, prices, and when other people are traveling. Money.com put together a handy list of the best places to travel with these in mind. Here are the recommended locations for each month. A Month-by-Month Guide to the Best Places to Travel in 2015| Money Image from3cl.

Nobody likes being told that they suck, but that’s how most of usfeelwhen we receive criticism. However, not all of us deal with criticism the same way. Some people instantly know it’s not personal, and some people are defensive. Here’s how different people handle it and what you’re free to do yourself when receiving critiques. This post originally appeared on theCrew blog. Your Brain on Criticism According toDr. And these events stick with us....

We’ll see it, look it over, and if we like it, we’ll feature it! you might see more shots of the desktop in action at Jayesh’s Kinja blog, linked below. Do you have a good-looking, functional desktop of your own to show off? Share it with us! If your awesome desktop catches our eye, you might get featured! Make Work Into Play Desktop| Jayesh Saraf

We all have flaws, but you needn’t dwell on them. Being flawed in one aspect of your life simply means that you’re strong in another. But what I’ve found is that my tendency to worry is directly tied to my ability to plan. As a friend recently pointed out, I’m great with logistics. I know exactly what is needed to turn an idea into action. The flip-side of that, however, is a strength....

Those don’t really work though. Head over to The Wall Street Journal for the full article. How to Look Smarter| The Wall Street Journal

Sharing your photos with friends has never been easier than it is now. This week, we want to know which sites you trust to store and share those photos. Maybe it’s a web service, or maybe it’s an app. Whatever it is, lets hear it in the discussions below! What makes it the one you’d recommend to others, and why? give a shot to keep it to a single paragraph, maybe two....

Calorie counts are front-and-center on treadmill screens, food labels, and evenrestaurant menus. you gotta create a calorie deficit to achieve weight loss; that’s clear. But thecalories you adjust via diet and exerciseare impossible to measure exactly. You’re working with estimates, not precision calculations. First, a clarification. Which is why we need to stop using phrases like “are all calories the same?” and “it’s thekindof calories you eat that matter.” That’s like saying “Here’s 20 pounds of groceries, but whatkindof pounds are they?...

Your net worth is a yardstick for your financial progress, and itsmore important than your income. The Simple Dollar explains how you’re able to use this number to track and improve your finances. Check out the article below for some additional calculations you should consider to track your progress. The Most Important Number| The Simple Dollar Photo by401(K) 2013.

Are you sitting down? Oh, and I forgot to mention the 15" 4K touchscreen. Don’t let the colors fool you, these knives are stainless steel, and extremely sharp. They even include an interior pocket for cash and credit cards. So what’s $14 get you? Might as well stock up. Today, you’re able to get both for one low price. Really, you should have one everywhere. This Samsung monitor runs at 60Hz, and is down to $500 today....

Braising or pot roasting is a great technique for making meat more tender. If you braise the meat in milk, you take it to a whole new level. And braising in milk does so in an especially gentle, almost caressing way. You’re probably thinking “milk and lemon? Won’t that curdle?” Jamie Oliver’s Chicken in Milk| Food 52

Having honest conversations with those around you might result in quicker resolution of conflicts. When you open up the discussion, you stop the problem from growing. For more tips on dealing with passive-aggressive people, check out the full post linked below. Ways to Deal with Passive-Aggressive Roommates| Trulia Image fromhypotekyfidler.

Budgets are useful to an extent when figuring out how much money you could spend. But categorizing every expense isn’t simple. As personal finance blog MoneyNing points out, your spending likely doesn’t always fit into specific categories. Your budget isn’t the problem in that scenario. It’s your habits. Of course, if you already have a category system working for you, then great. Why Budgets Don’t Work and What You Should Do Instead| MoneyNing...

To start the conversation on a positive note, find some common ground. NerdWallet explains that there are many sticky money situations that could be resolved with a simple conversation. Maybe a spendthrift friend owes you cash. Maybe your partner is a spender, while you’re a saver. Whatever the situation, NerdWallet offers a handful of ways to make the conversation less daunting. Starting from common ground, for example, can help initiate the conversation in a non-judgmental way....