Mortgage rates aren’t dropping — and buyers are done waiting
Anyone holding out for a cheaper mortgage this fall got the same answer Tuesday as last week: nothing. The eight lenders RateZip tracks left all 27 posted rates unchanged, and nationally the average 30-year fixed […]
No forks allowed: 9 foods you should only eat with your hands
Foods You Should Only Eat with your Hands Since the Stone Age, humans have used cutlery to cut and carve food — a practice that has evolved to the point where we often use utensils […]
Where did mortgage rates land at the end of August?
Mortgage rates this week: August 24–28, 2026 Posted mortgage rates at the 8 lenders RateZip tracks ended the week of August 24–28, 2026 mostly lower: of the 27 posted rates with readings on more than […]
The future of banking may be more human, not less
Banking has changed dramatically in a relatively short period of time. Tasks that once required a trip to a branch can now happen from a phone or computer in minutes. Customers can check balances, transfer […]
Hauntings & other spooky stories that are supposedly true
Spooky stories that are supposedly true It’s September, which means Halloween is fast approaching. In addition to bringing trick-or-treaters to your doorstep in search of candy, it will bring many a sudden belief in the […]
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Creepy archaeological finds that scientists have quietly stopped talking about
Creepy archaeological finds that scientists have quietly stopped talking about Science claims to explain everything eventually, given enough time and evidence. That claim has a limit, and it shows up in an oddly specific way […]
Cultivate the sweet lemons: The 5 people every leader needs to rise
The Comment Nobody Followed Through Gary Vaynerchuk, entrepreneur and CEO of VaynerMedia, posted a photo of lemons. An actual bowl of lemons with a caption urging removal of the rotten fruits before they spoil the […]
Did women ruin the workplace? No. The boys’ club did.
Once again, mainstream media can’t stand it when women call out the status quo. Last fall, I watched the scene unfold as editors, journalists, feminists, and every furious women’s group chat in America fired back […]
Your Sept 8 AI horoscope: The stars are asking for fewer impulsive decisions
Your daily AI horoscope Navigating the day with patience and intentionality will bring balance across personal and professional spheres, according to Google Gemini. The cosmic energy on September 8 encourages every sign to slow down, […]
Cultivate the sweet lemons: The 5 people every leader needs to rise
The Comment Nobody Followed Through Gary Vaynerchuk, entrepreneur and CEO of VaynerMedia, posted a photo of lemons. An actual bowl of lemons with a caption urging removal of the rotten fruits before they spoil the […]
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Mortgage rates aren’t dropping — and buyers are done waiting
Anyone holding out for a cheaper mortgage this fall got the same answer Tuesday as last week: nothing. The eight lenders RateZip tracks left all 27 posted rates unchanged, and nationally the average 30-year fixed […]
Where did mortgage rates land at the end of August?
Mortgage rates this week: August 24–28, 2026 Posted mortgage rates at the 8 lenders RateZip tracks ended the week of August 24–28, 2026 mostly lower: of the 27 posted rates with readings on more than […]
The future of banking may be more human, not less
Banking has changed dramatically in a relatively short period of time. Tasks that once required a trip to a branch can now happen from a phone or computer in minutes. Customers can check balances, transfer […]
How is Social Security calculated? The 35-year rule & beyond
Key takeaways Social Security retirement benefits are calculated using a worker’s 35 highest-earning years. The Social Security Administration indexes each year’s earnings to account for wage growth, then averages the 35 highest years to produce […]
Should you refinance in 2026? Run this math first
Whether a 2026 refinance makes sense comes down to one question: what rate are you holding now? With the 30-year fixed near 6.5% at mid-year, the answer splits borrowers into three camps. Who wins by […]
Travel
Best cities for newlyweds to put down roots in 2026
So You are Married. Now Where Do You Want to Build Your Life? The thank-you notes are almost done, the dress is at the cleaner, and the photos are starting to trickle in. And somewhere […]
Everything we know about Celebrity River Cruises: Ships, itineraries, & industry differentiators
Twenty ships by 2031. The big announcement from Celebrity Cruises had us floored and excited about what’s to come in river cruising, from this behemoth of a brand, under the Royal Caribbean Cruises umbrella. Its […]
How to save money on a Disney World trip without losing the magic
We all love a magical vacation, and nowhere does it better than Walt Disney World. Like many, I grew up on Disney, which is one reason why I find so much to love at its […]
In photos: The big 5 animals in Africa
The big 5 animals in Africa When it comes to African wildlife, few things capture the imagination like the Big Five animals. I still remember the first time I saw a rhino. It was about […]
My venomous snakebite: What happened next and how much it cost
MY VENOMOUS SNAKEBITE––What happened next and how much it cost The sun had long set as I bent beside a tree to help hoist a plastic tub filled with firewood, when I suddenly felt a […]
Food
No forks allowed: 9 foods you should only eat with your hands
Foods You Should Only Eat with your Hands Since the Stone Age, humans have used cutlery to cut and carve food — a practice that has evolved to the point where we often use utensils […]
Easy air fryer recipes perfect for school nights
Air Fryer An air fryer is a wonderful way to enjoy fried foods with a lot less oil! Try Easy & Delicious Air Fryer Recipes that are fun and unexpected. You can also make your dinner […]
Pantry staples that could be sabotaging your sleep
Pantry staples that could be sabotaging your sleep Everyone already blames coffee. What gets missed is an entire shelf of ordinary pantry items sitting right next to it, working against sleep through mechanisms unrelated to […]
Pantry staples that could be sabotaging your sleep
Pantry staples that could be sabotaging your sleep Everyone already blames coffee. What gets missed is an entire shelf of ordinary pantry items sitting right next to it, working against sleep through mechanisms unrelated to […]
12 comforting dairy-free soup recipes to put you in the mood for fall
12 comforting dairy-free soup recipes The changing colours of the leaves ushers in autumn and the cosiest of all seasons- soup season! When the chill starts to set in there is nothing better during fall […]
Health
Subtle body signals cardiologists warn you never to ignore
Subtle body signals cardiologists warn you never to ignore How good is your heart, really? Not the number a fitness app guesses from your step count. The kind of answer only a real exam can […]
Kennedy, Oz contend fraud crackdown, not skyrocketing prices, led millions to leave Obamacare
The Trump administration credits its fraud control efforts for the disappearance of millions of people from Obamacare rolls rather than a sharp rise in premiums — a claim disputed by policy experts that glosses over […]
Pantry staples that could be sabotaging your sleep
Pantry staples that could be sabotaging your sleep Everyone already blames coffee. What gets missed is an entire shelf of ordinary pantry items sitting right next to it, working against sleep through mechanisms unrelated to […]
Readers asked: Processed vs. whole grains, which are the healthiest?
Readers asked: Processed vs. whole grains, which are the healthiest? A reader wants a straight answer to a question that sounds simple and isn’t: What processed grains should go, and what whole grains should replace […]
10 tips for falling asleep fast
10 tips for falling asleep fast Few workweek roadblocks are more frustrating than trying (and failing) to catch enough sleep ahead of a busy day. Throw smartphone screens, workplace stress and old-fashioned restlessness into the […]
Auto
Forgotten car accessories we used to think were peak luxury
Forgotten car accessories we used to think were peak luxury Luxury is a genuine double entendre, and understanding why explains most of this list. It can mean something functionally excellent, engineered without compromise. It can […]
Car safety features from the ’60s that were an optical illusion
Car safety features from the ’60s that were an optical illusion Marketing has a problematic habit of promising more than it actually delivers, and trusting the commercialization of anything, cars included, means trusting a company’s […]
Cars of the ’80s that were rust buckets
Cars of the ’80s that were rust buckets Everyone’s had the experience of sinking money into something that quietly turns into an expensive dust collector. Usually it’s a treadmill or a bread maker. In the […]
Retro station wagons from the ’70s that were surprisingly cool to drive
Retro station wagons from the ’70s that were surprisingly cool to drive Station wagons get remembered today mostly as the uncool family hauler, wood paneling and all, parked in front of a suburban house in […]
’80s car features that seemed futuristic but weren’t
’80s car features that seemed futuristic but weren’t Back to the Future has a lot to answer for. One time-traveling DeLorean convinced an entire decade the future had already arrived, and manufacturers spent the 1980s […]
Entertainment
Hauntings & other spooky stories that are supposedly true
Spooky stories that are supposedly true It’s September, which means Halloween is fast approaching. In addition to bringing trick-or-treaters to your doorstep in search of candy, it will bring many a sudden belief in the […]
This day in history: Happy heavenly birthday, Patsy Cline!
Born September 8, 1932, in Winchester, Virginia, Patsy Cline was an American country music singer and the first solo female artist in the Country Music Hall of Fame Known in her youth as “Ginny,” she […]
8 of the strangest will requests of all time
8 of the strangest will requests of all time Nobody exactly enjoys the task of writing a will. In fact, data suggests that 68 percent of Americans don’t have a valid will. And while will-making […]
Celeb biopics we’d actually love to watch: Who did we miss?
Take notes, Hollywood While Hollywood seems to love making the same movie over and over again, there are still tons of untold stories about amazing people who deserve to have their lives portrayed on the […]
We all listened to these 10 bands in the ’80s (and completely forgot about them)
We all listened to these 10 bands in the ’80s (and completely forgot about them) Every decade keeps its permanent fixtures. Underneath those sat a whole second tier of 1980s acts, MTV regulars for a […]
Technology
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 […]
The most dangerous question in the AI age
The most dangerous question in the AI age The labor debate is a decoy. The real battle is who controls attention, criteria, and the right to say no. The question “Where do we put the […]
How many of these discontinued products do you remember?
How many of these discontinued products do you remember? Like natural selection, products need to adapt to survive the climate around them. As technology advances, products that can’t adapt will be discontinued. It’s a harsh […]
12 everyday items in your home quietly draining energy
12 Everyday Items in Your Home Quietly Draining Energy In an effort to save on energy costs and reduce environmental impact, many of us take simple steps like turning off lights and unplugging electronics. However, […]
8 everyday objects from the ’80s that would confuse a Gen Z teen today
8 everyday objects from the ’80s that would confuse a Gen Z teen today There is a specific kind of generational gap that isn’t about values, politics, or musical taste. It is about objects. Things […]
