The ’50s parenting practices we now know were terrible for kids’ brains
The ’50s parenting practices we now know were terrible for kids’ brains The 1950s promised perfect families with spotless homes and well-behaved children. Modern neuroscience reveals many beloved parenting practices from this era actually damaged […]
12 school memories every Boomer swears were “character building”
12 school memories every Boomer swears were “character building” Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, critics grew concerned with what scholar Richard Hofstadter called “the overvalued child,” referring to Baby Boomers raised with Dr. Spock’s positive […]
Vintage Halloween photos from American porches to the White House
American Vintage Halloween Photos Vintage photos that capture the spooky, sweet, and sometimes strange history of the Halloween in America, from porches to the decorated halls of the White House, to see how the holiday’s […]
Infamous serial killers who were caught because of other crimes
Infamous serial killers who were caught because of other crimes At 3:15 a.m. on June 28, 1993, two New York state troopers, Deborah Spaargaren and Sean Ruane, spotted a pickup truck on Long Island’s Southern […]
Downsizing your home for retirement: A checklist
Key takeaways Most people treating a retirement home sale as a real estate decision are only looking at part of it. The tax exposure, the income-planning implications, and the emotional weight of leaving a place […]
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The ’50s parenting practices we now know were terrible for kids’ brains
The ’50s parenting practices we now know were terrible for kids’ brains The 1950s promised perfect families with spotless homes and well-behaved children. Modern neuroscience reveals many beloved parenting practices from this era actually damaged […]
12 school memories every Boomer swears were “character building”
12 school memories every Boomer swears were “character building” Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, critics grew concerned with what scholar Richard Hofstadter called “the overvalued child,” referring to Baby Boomers raised with Dr. Spock’s positive […]
Vintage Halloween photos from American porches to the White House
American Vintage Halloween Photos Vintage photos that capture the spooky, sweet, and sometimes strange history of the Halloween in America, from porches to the decorated halls of the White House, to see how the holiday’s […]
Infamous serial killers who were caught because of other crimes
Infamous serial killers who were caught because of other crimes At 3:15 a.m. on June 28, 1993, two New York state troopers, Deborah Spaargaren and Sean Ruane, spotted a pickup truck on Long Island’s Southern […]
10 slang words from the 2000s that used to be cool but aren’t anymore
10 slang words from the 2000s that used to be cool but aren’t anymore When Tina Fey sat down with neighborhood teenagers to research slang for Mean Girls, she realized something: whatever she put in […]
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Downsizing your home for retirement: A checklist
Key takeaways Most people treating a retirement home sale as a real estate decision are only looking at part of it. The tax exposure, the income-planning implications, and the emotional weight of leaving a place […]
Today’s mortgage rates: 30-year average hits highest level since November 2023
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has reached its highest level since November 2023, and lenders’ posted rates on October 14 landed on both sides of it. The average was 7.40% in the week ending […]
The best mortgage options for first-time home buyers in 2026
The best mortgage options for first-time home buyers in 2026 Buying a first home in 2026 means shopping a tough market: 30-year mortgage rates have spent the year in the mid-6% range, and the median […]
Today’s mortgage rates: Posted lender rates hold across the board
The 8 lenders RateZip tracks left all 27 posted rates we follow unchanged on Tuesday — the table below shows where every posted product stands, and the week-over-week read follows it. How we collect and […]
Ethical vs. living wills for retirement planning: What’s the difference?
Key takeaways A living will records medical wishes before a crisis removes the ability to express them. Families forced to make those decisions without one are guessing at what their loved one wanted. They are […]
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The coolest murals in Tampa (& where to find them)
Tampa’s Coolest Murals Perhaps it’s because we identify with a passion for making art publicly accessible, or that C-O-L-O-R just speaks to our souls. Regardless of the reasons, we simply adore street art. I set […]
4 perks that make my phone plan a travel essential
As a frequent international traveler, one of my most useful hacks has nothing to do with points or mistake fares — it’s my phone plan. After 15+ years as a loyal Verizon customer, I made […]
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 […]
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12 forgotten foods Gen X still misses
12 forgotten foods Gen X still misses If you grew up in the 1980s or 1990s, there is a good chance your childhood was flavored by some truly unforgettable snacks. Generation X had a remarkable […]
Discontinued Halloween candies from your childhood that silently vanished
Discontinued Halloween candies from your childhood that silently vanished When Reggie Jackson returned to Yankee Stadium, fans threw Reggie! Bars onto the field. That bar is gone now, and so are others that used to […]
15 traditional Slovenian foods to delight your tastebuds
Traditional Slovenian foods to delight your tastebuds I craved štruklji every day after our first bite of the wonderful local dumplings. We were so excited to try traditional Slovenian food; it was the first thing […]
Apple-licious recipes to get you in the mood for fall
Apple-licious Delicious The leaves are starting to turn and fall is right around the corner. Apple is the flavour of the season this time of year. From salads to desserts apples are a versatile ingredient […]
Apparently, we have food to waste
Our grandmothers saved everything because they had to. We were raised in abundance. Almost every week, I ride my bike across town to pick up a farm box I’ve been ordering since the pandemic. The […]
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Cost-saving medicaid meal deliveries threatened by cuts, policy uncertainty
Cost-saving medicaid meal deliveries threatened by cuts, policy uncertainty On a weekday morning in a quiet Boston neighborhood, a kitchen bustled with activity. Volunteers sliced chicken breasts, stuffed bell peppers, filled trays, and carefully labeled […]
Medicare 101: Understanding Parts A, B C & D
Key takeaways There are four main parts to Medicare. Parts A and B make up Original Medicare, the federal base. Part C replaces that base with a private plan. Part D handles drugs and attaches […]
The drugs and devices have been on the market for years. But FDA-ordered studies still aren’t done.
When the FDA was deciding whether to approve the drug Tavneos several years ago to treat a set of rare autoimmune diseases, agency experts argued that would be a mistake, according to FDA records. One […]
The great fiber hustle: Why brands are suddenly obsessed with your gut
Fiber is real. The science is solid. Most of what you’re seeing on TikTok is an advertising budget. A dietitian sorts the nutrition from the hustle. Fiber used to be the unsexy necessity you drank […]
What’s the right skincare routine for my skin type?
Best Basic Skincare Routine for Men More often than not, a skincare routine for men means a quick face splash in the shower and a quick towel dry. Unfortunately, that’s not going to cut it […]
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Auto insurance in 2026: Premiums finally cool (unless you’re high-risk)
Auto insurance in 2026: Premiums finally cool – unless you’re high-risk The auto insurance shock is finally fading – for most drivers. After premiums surged about 17% in 2024, prices actually fell during 2025, and […]
Auto insurance in 2026: Premiums finally cool – unless you’re high-risk
Auto insurance in 2026: Premiums finally cool – unless you’re high-risk The auto insurance shock is finally fading – for most drivers. After premiums surged about 17% in 2024, prices actually fell during 2025, and […]
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 […]
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Vintage Halloween photos from American porches to the White House
American Vintage Halloween Photos Vintage photos that capture the spooky, sweet, and sometimes strange history of the Halloween in America, from porches to the decorated halls of the White House, to see how the holiday’s […]
This day in history: Happy birthday, Pulp Fiction!
Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, the crime film Pulp Fiction officially premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 1994, before opening in US theaters on October 14, 1994. The film tells different […]
How many of these ’80s hits do you remember?
How many of these ’80s hits do you remember? Five songs from the early to mid-’80s, and a bonus question about who directed what. No lyrics in the clues, just stories from before the songs […]
This day in history: Star Trek actor William Shatner goes to space
Actor, director, author, and singer William Shatner is best known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek. On October 13, 2021, Shatner became the oldest person to go to space as […]
Having a rough day? These 80s songs (& their origin stories) are perfect for a good cry
Having a bad day? These ’80s songs are perfect for a good cry It’s undeniable that the ’80s produced some of the most emotionally charged songs in pop and rock history. Dance music and post-disco […]
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 […]
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