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News Jun 03

Is the VR revolution finally here?

Could it really be the Apple of our eye?

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Life May 24

15 tricks Costco uses to make you buy more

How many of these tactics did you know?

happy family rolling suitcases towards a small plane

Managing Money May 16

When to book your trip to save the most

Beat your boss to the punch — and the savings

sight hound being fed a treat by their handler at a dog show

Life May 06

The money behind the Westminster Dog Show

All the dollars, drool, and dry shampoo that go into making a champion

older woman looking tired and holding her hands up to her face

Life Mar 27

The cost of not getting enough sleep

Sleep more, work…better?

close up of a white man's hand gripping an Oscar statuette

Life Mar 05

How movies get nominated for Academy Awards

Getting a nom? More like running a marathon.

wealthy couple sitting against the railing of a yacht

Life Feb 07

How elite matchmakers help the wealthy find love

It turns out that rich people have Cupid on contract

Young woman near broken car speaking by phone needs assistance.

Life Jan 04

35 things you're doing that are ruining your car

There are other things you might be ignoring besides your check engine light.

game show contestant next to Drew Carey

Life Jan 01

The timeless popularity of game shows

The magic formula of laugh tracks, sound effects, and flashing lights

man surprising his significant other with a gift

Life Dec 20

How did Hallmark pivot from cards to movies?

So many cheesy Christmas flicks, so little time

an older woman dressed like a fortune teller, holding a crystal pendulum out in front of her

Life Nov 08

Why is astrology still so popular?

What is your sign, and why does it still matter?

bucket of candy tipped over, spilling its loot

Life Oct 18

The financial side of Halloween candy

No cavities in the US’s sweet tooth!

woman in glasses sitting on a couch, holding pillows, looking afraid

Life Oct 12

7 classic horror tropes — and why they still work

Please use common sense and don’t go into that boarded-up house

A man listening to a podcast

Life Sep 29

The rise of true crime podcasts

Why we're fascinated by the most macabre podcast genre

an older woman with long grey hair sitting in front of an open laptop

Employment Sep 20

How to switch careers in later life

Tips for a seamless switch-up

a woman working out in the foreground, a man working out behind her

Life Sep 08

Is a gym membership really worth it?

Let’s dig into the three C's of exercise: cardio, cramps and cash

two young white men sitting on their friends' shoulders at an outdoor concert

Managing Money Aug 29

The business side of bootleg concert merch

The power of a one-of-a-kind knockoff

two girls riding merry-go-round horses, looking excited and happy

Life Aug 22

How much money do state fairs make?

Bacon-wrapped waffle dog, anyone?

a little boy with his back facing the camera, walking towards a set of school doors

Managing Money Aug 16

A look at the rising cost of school supplies

School is almost in session. Are you ready?

middle class couple with bags of groceries, looking in horror at their bill

Life Aug 02

The middle class in 1950 vs. today

The times, they are a-changin (and not for the better)

woman standing with a confused look on her face in front of the Capitol building

Life Jul 26

What do senators do during their August recess?

There’s no dancin’ in the streets

woman holding a fan of dollar bills in one hand

Managing Money Jul 12

The origins of the slang terms we use for money

Would a bill by any other name smell as sweet?

Shareholders deciding to collect big amount of money for crowdfunding on white background

Taxes Jul 04

Are GoFundMe contributions tax deductible?

The rules about what can and can’t be claimed on your taxes are strict and straight-forward.

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