2026 Retirement Limits: 401(k) Rises to $24,500, IRA to $7,500
The IRS’s annual inflation adjustments gave retirement savers more room in 2026. The headline numbers, straight from the IRS announcement: 401(k), 403(b), and most 457 plans: $24,500 in employee deferrals, up from $23,500 in 2025. […]
Old-school trends people once loved but would cringe at today
Old-school trends people once loved but would cringe at today MC Hammer needed roughly 14 yards of fabric for a single pair of parachute pants. More material than most modern suits use for an entire […]
Is AEO worth paying for, or can I do it myself?
Is AEO worth paying for, or can you do it yourself? Learn what businesses can handle internally, when an AEO agency adds value and what not to pay for. Once businesses understand what Answer Engine […]
15 things from the past that make no sense today
15 things from the past that make no sense today Some daily habits from a few decades back look less like simpler times and more like a strange obstacle course once you actually picture doing […]
The hormone heist: The headlines that cost a generation of women
For a quarter century, women have been scared away from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that could’ve protected their bones, their sleep, their minds, and their sense of themselves. My 40s and early 50s were a […]
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Old-school trends people once loved but would cringe at today
Old-school trends people once loved but would cringe at today MC Hammer needed roughly 14 yards of fabric for a single pair of parachute pants. More material than most modern suits use for an entire […]
Is AEO worth paying for, or can I do it myself?
Is AEO worth paying for, or can you do it yourself? Learn what businesses can handle internally, when an AEO agency adds value and what not to pay for. Once businesses understand what Answer Engine […]
15 things from the past that make no sense today
15 things from the past that make no sense today Some daily habits from a few decades back look less like simpler times and more like a strange obstacle course once you actually picture doing […]
The hormone heist: The headlines that cost a generation of women
For a quarter century, women have been scared away from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that could’ve protected their bones, their sleep, their minds, and their sense of themselves. My 40s and early 50s were a […]
Your Oct 3 AI horoscope: Consider this your cosmic permission slip to take a breather
Your daily AI horoscope Navigating deep emotional shifts and reevaluating long-term commitments requires patient self-reflection and grounded choices, according to Google Gemini. As Venus begins its retrograde phase in Scorpio, hidden motivations in love, financial […]
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2026 Retirement Limits: 401(k) Rises to $24,500, IRA to $7,500
The IRS’s annual inflation adjustments gave retirement savers more room in 2026. The headline numbers, straight from the IRS announcement: 401(k), 403(b), and most 457 plans: $24,500 in employee deferrals, up from $23,500 in 2025. […]
High-yield savings in 2026: What a Fed on hold means for your APY
Savings rates spent 2025 drifting down as the Federal Reserve cut three times. Then the cutting stopped – and so did the drift. Through the first half of 2026 the Fed has held steady, and […]
CD rates in 2026: Lock now or stay liquid?
Certificate-of-deposit shoppers face a genuine fork in mid-2026. Top nationally available CDs pay roughly 4.3%-4.5% APY, with the best high-yield savings accounts in the same neighborhood. Meanwhile the Federal Reserve – which cut three times […]
Gas prices near their highest levels this year
Gas prices are nearing their highest levels this year after the national average rose another $0.03 overnight. The nationwide average price is currently sitting at $4.46 per gallon. California, Washington, and Hawaii currently hold the […]
When should you hire a financial advisor?
Key takeaways Hire a financial advisor once a financial situation has enough moving parts that a wrong decision is expensive to undo, as opposed to any specific income or asset threshold. Major life transitions, complicated […]
Travel
Morbid tourist destinations perfect for spooky season
Tourist destinations perfect for spooky season No matter how sunny and pleasant our outward dispositions may be, there’s no denying that most of us have a morbid side. We may not express it openly all […]
America’s most & least crowded airports
After the COVID-19 pandemic grounded planes worldwide in 2020, some travelers were eager to make up for lost time. The data shows they did just that. The latest LendingTree study found that 81.0% of available […]
A first-timer’s guide to Glacier National Park
More than three million people visited Glacier Park in 2025. Here’s how to make the most of a trip to the “Crown of the Continent.” The first time I visited Montana’s Glacier National Park I […]
What makes travel free luxurious, according to wealthy Americans?
What does luxury travel actually mean in 2026? Wealthy Americans increasingly value friction-free journeys, personalized service, and peace of mind. According to a new study by Priority Pass, traveling isn’t about showing off anymore; it’s […]
Planning a Vegas escape? Save up to 60% on hotels and headliners this week
Go big, spend less: “Vegas 5-Day Sale” is back The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)’s “Vegas 5-Day Sale” is back and going on through Sept. 26. This year’s sale includes up to 60% […]
Food
Grandma-core eating: The anti-diet trend we actually need now
The nostalgic food trend that is cozy, affordable, and surprisingly smart for women over 50. Food trends come and go. As a dietitian, I’ve watched them sprint through the nutrition world, from kale-mania and the […]
From goat herders to Starbucks runs: Coffee culture, controversy & caffeine
The History of Coffee: From Ancient Ritual to Modern Staple Every day, the nutty, roasted aroma of coffee being poured serves as a wake-up ritual or mid-day reprieve for people around the world. As a […]
15 Costco meals that beat restaurant takeout prices
Costco Meals That Beat Restaurant Takeout Prices Finding delicious meals that don’t break the bank can be challenging, but Costco offers options that satisfy both taste and budget. Their range of ready-to-cook items brings restaurant-quality […]
I finally understand why my grandma hoarded ketchup packets
She drove a Cadillac, washed paper plates, and was the most financially sophisticated person I’ve ever known. I have loyalty cards for three grocery stores. A closet of T-shirts that are legally old enough to […]
Global delicacies that are definitely an acquired taste
Global delicacies that are definitely an acquired taste As human beings, we all have a lot in common, and when we’re united in a common cause, there’s no challenge we can’t overcome. Unfortunately, we’re easy […]
Health
Medicare’s paying less for cataract surgery: Doctors turn to lucrative lasers
Medicare’s paying less for cataract surgery. Eye doctors are turning to lucrative lasers. Tammy Chalala, a retired dietitian in New York, was thrilled with the results of her cataract surgeries, which left her with close […]
The longevity hustle: How big brands are making big money off fear
When fear meets billion-dollar marketing, women pay the price. What’s real, what’s hype, and how do you stop paying for panic in the age of “functional longevity”? Sixty was rough. Not in the glamorous “I’ve […]
Anxiety, dread & the inexplicable 3 a.m. spiral: Blame your gut for it all
Your anxiety, your dread, your inexplicable 3 a.m. spiral? Your gut has been running that operation for years. And nobody told you. Sometimes I hate my own guts. Not in a dramatic, swearing-at-myself way. More […]
How much of a cancer drug is too much? Patients, researchers challenge FDA-approved dosages
How much of a cancer drug is too much? Patients, researchers challenge FDA-approved dosages Northwestern University economist Chuck Manski studies decision-making amid uncertainty. That prepared him better than many other cancer patients to decide whether […]
Ebola is still killing in Central Africa. These groups are working to save lives.
Misinformation and distrust are among the challenges facing public health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo as they confront the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak on record. Even though the virus has faded from U.S. headlines, […]
Auto
Forgotten car brands that deserved a second chance
Forgotten car brands that deserved a second chance Car people quietly carry a particular kind of automotive grief. Not for cars that failed because they were bad; the grief is for the brands that built […]
Car features that seemed brilliant until they were banned
Car features that seemed brilliant until they were banned Not everything that looks impressive on a showroom floor holds up once regulators, insurers, and a few close calls get involved. Six features below sounded genuinely […]
Truck interior features we desperately miss in modern pickups
Truck interior features we desperately miss in modern pickups A modern pickup can tow more, park itself, and connect to a phone before the engine even turns over. Somewhere in all that progress, a handful […]
Cars of the 50s that were downright ugly: Do you agree?
Cars of the 50s that were downright ugly Cars in the 1950s were visually striking, and not always for good reasons. While the decade produced such enduring automotive beauties as the classic Corvette, it also […]
Unreliable classic engines that car guys still defend to this day
Unreliable classic engines that car guys still defend to this day Every enthusiast community has at least one engine it can’t quit, even though it knows exactly what’s wrong with it. Reliability data says walk […]
Entertainment
This day in history: Serial podcast debuts
Born out of the public radio show This American Life, the Serial podcast began in 2014 as an investigative journalism podcast hosted by Sarah Koenig. The series was co-created and is co-produced by Koenig and […]
Tragic turns: Actors who died while filming a movie
Tragic turns: Actors who died while filming a movie While filming a movie creators often encounter unexpected challenges, including the heart-wrenching tragedy of losing an actor. It’s a reality not uncommon in the industry, and […]
Forgotten ’80s celebrities who were once household names
Forgotten ’80s celebrities who were once household names Ask someone under 40 to name these four people and watch what happens. Nothing, probably. And yet every single one of them was, for a real stretch […]
This day in history: Happy birthday, Sting!
The lead vocalist, songwriter, and bassist for the rock band The Police Sting, an English singer and songwriter. Gordon Sumner, or Sting, grew up in a Roman Catholic family and attended Catholic grammar and secondary […]
Historical “discoveries” that turned out to be elaborate hoaxes
Historical “discoveries” that turned out to be elaborate hoaxes The allure of groundbreaking discoveries stems from humanity’s desire to fill knowledge gaps, confirm existing beliefs, and achieve recognition for revealing truths about our world and […]
Technology
What questions should I ask an agency before signing an AEO contract?
Before signing an AEO contract, ask these questions about AI visibility, measurement, guarantees, content, SEO, citations and what the agency will actually do. Answer Engine Optimization went from something very few businesses were talking about […]
75% of Americans now oppose building more data centers: Here’s why
75% of Americans now oppose building more data centers: Here’s why A new report shows that 75% of Americans are now opposing the new development of data centers local to where they live. The study, […]
Vineyards get help from outer space
Spanish grapes are thriving close to the banks of Lake Ray Roberts, just about an hour’s drive north of Dallas, Texas. Christopher McIntosh, winemaker and co-owner of Edge of the Lake Vineyard, jokes that he […]
How long does it take for a business to start showing up in AI answers?
You ask an AI assistant a question a prospective customer might reasonably ask about your industry. Three competitors show up. Your company doesn’t. Naturally, the next question is, “Okay, so how long is this going […]
Vintage home gadgets that were dangerous to use
Vintage home gadgets that were dangerous to use Nothing on this list felt dangerous at the time. That’s the unsettling part. A product worked exactly as advertised for years before the actual risk got connected […]
