Questionable parenting trends from the decade you were born
Questionable parenting trends from the year you were born (and earlier) Looking back at how previous generations raised children reveals truly startling practices. From Victorian-era punishment methods to modern helicopter parenting, each decade brought questionable […]
Fall flavors that will keep you full & festive
Fall flavors that will keep you full & festive When the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it’s time for Easy & Cozy Fall Recipes! Dig into comforting dishes perfect for fall evenings, […]
Today’s mortgage rates: Posted rates move at 4 of 8 tracked lenders
Posted rates moved on Thursday: AmeriSave 30-Year Fixed to 6.125% (−0.125), Rocket Mortgage 30-Year Fixed to 7.375% (−0.125), Rocket Mortgage 15-Year Fixed to 6.75% (−0.125), Bank of America 15-Year Fixed to 6.875% (+0.125), and 4 […]
Terrible Halloween movies that somehow became cult classics
Terrible Halloween movies that somehow became cult classics Michael Stephenson figured it out at 12. He’d spent three weeks shooting a movie in a remote Utah town, and it wasn’t going to be the next […]
The oddest archaeological finds from every state
The oddest archaeological finds from every state In 1955, Albert Miller poked at a groundhog hole on his family’s farm in Avella, Pennsylvania, and pulled out what looked like a prehistoric tool. It was the […]
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Questionable parenting trends from the decade you were born
Questionable parenting trends from the year you were born (and earlier) Looking back at how previous generations raised children reveals truly startling practices. From Victorian-era punishment methods to modern helicopter parenting, each decade brought questionable […]
Terrible Halloween movies that somehow became cult classics
Terrible Halloween movies that somehow became cult classics Michael Stephenson figured it out at 12. He’d spent three weeks shooting a movie in a remote Utah town, and it wasn’t going to be the next […]
The oddest archaeological finds from every state
The oddest archaeological finds from every state In 1955, Albert Miller poked at a groundhog hole on his family’s farm in Avella, Pennsylvania, and pulled out what looked like a prehistoric tool. It was the […]
These 100 nursing homes face perilous flood risk. Minnesota shows what can happen.
These 100 nursing homes face perilous flood risk. Minnesota shows what can happen. NEW RICHLAND, Minn. — Floodwater seeped through the nursing home’s front door just before sunrise. Inside the New Richland Care Center, staff […]
Famous killers who struck on Halloween
Famous killers who struck on Halloween Jim Bates stood on a sidewalk in Pasadena, Texas, on Halloween night in 1974, waiting while his friend Ronald O’Bryan walked four children up to the doors. Bates would […]
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Today’s mortgage rates: Posted rates move at 4 of 8 tracked lenders
Posted rates moved on Thursday: AmeriSave 30-Year Fixed to 6.125% (−0.125), Rocket Mortgage 30-Year Fixed to 7.375% (−0.125), Rocket Mortgage 15-Year Fixed to 6.75% (−0.125), Bank of America 15-Year Fixed to 6.875% (+0.125), and 4 […]
Wills vs. trusts: Setting your family up for success
Key takeaways Most people assume that having a will means their family is taken care of. That assumption is mostly right, but a will alone still requires a court process that can freeze assets for […]
Home-equity products now draw 77% of mortgage demand — a year ago it was 25%
Home-equity products now draw 77% of mortgage demand — a year ago it was 25% A year ago, home-equity products accounted for 25% of the mortgage demand consumers brought to RateZip’s network. Over the three […]
The 5 factors that matter most when determining your car insurance rate
The 5 factors that matter most when determining your car insurance rate Two neighbors with the same car can pay very different prices for the same coverage. That is not an accident. Insurers price each […]
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, oh my! How to take the scary out of holiday budgets
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, oh my! How to take the scare out of holiday budgets The holidays are full of fun, but they also bring unexpected costs that can strain budgets. From candy and costumes to […]
Travel
How to access healthcare while living abroad
Key takeaways Medicare does not travel. With narrow exceptions for emergency care near U.S. borders, the federal health insurance program pays nothing for care received outside the United States. International health insurance fills the gap, […]
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 […]
Food
Fall flavors that will keep you full & festive
Fall flavors that will keep you full & festive When the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it’s time for Easy & Cozy Fall Recipes! Dig into comforting dishes perfect for fall evenings, […]
17 spooky Halloween cakes that’ll give you goosebumps
17 spooky Halloween cakes that’ll give you goosebumps Spooky Halloween cakes are the perfect way to add a little fright to your festivities. Whether you’re hosting a party or just getting into the Halloween spirit, […]
Spooktacular Halloween treat recipes worthy of Instagram
Spooktacular Halloween treat recipes worthy of Instagram From appetizers to desserts and festive drinks, there’s something here for the whole family! Fun recipes that kids will love and recipes perfect for the grown ups to […]
Food: The only “midlife” health hack we need
Last year, I caught a cold. No fever, no dramatic symptoms—just a scratchy throat and a stubborn cough. A decade ago, I would’ve sipped some tea with honey and lemon, slept it off over the […]
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 […]
Health
How to access healthcare while living abroad
Key takeaways Medicare does not travel. With narrow exceptions for emergency care near U.S. borders, the federal health insurance program pays nothing for care received outside the United States. International health insurance fills the gap, […]
Can’t remember where you put things? The 8-minute reset routine could help
The Simple Routine That Helps You Remember Where Everything Goes You’re about to leave for an important appointment, and suddenly your keys are nowhere to be found. You check the kitchen counter, the table by […]
Can’t remember where you put things? The 8-minute reset routine could help
The Simple Routine That Helps You Remember Where Everything Goes You’re about to leave for an important appointment, and suddenly your keys are nowhere to be found. You check the kitchen counter, the table by […]
Medical treatments from the past that read like horror movie plots
Medical treatments from the past that read like horror movie plots On the morning of December 14, 1799, George Washington woke at Mount Vernon with a sore throat and trouble breathing, and he asked his […]
Food: The only “midlife” health hack we need
Last year, I caught a cold. No fever, no dramatic symptoms—just a scratchy throat and a stubborn cough. A decade ago, I would’ve sipped some tea with honey and lemon, slept it off over the […]
Auto
The 5 factors that matter most when determining your car insurance rate
The 5 factors that matter most when determining your car insurance rate Two neighbors with the same car can pay very different prices for the same coverage. That is not an accident. Insurers price each […]
Car safety features that sounded smart but turned out to be disasters
Car designers have always promised that the next big innovation would make driving safer, smarter, and nearly foolproof. From buzzers that scolded distracted motorists to high-tech gadgets meant to outthink human error, many features arrived […]
Car features Boomers thought were genius but weren’t
Car features Boomers thought were genius but weren’t The decades between the 1960s and the 1990s produced some of the most adventurous automotive thinking in history, engineers throwing everything at the wall to see what […]
1970s car culture moments that are impossible to recreate today
1970s car culture moments you’ll never see again The late 1960s through 1970s defined an era of American automotive rebellion when Mustangs, Camaros, and Chargers ruled streets with raw horsepower. Underground street races erupted spontaneously […]
5 sneaky reasons your car insurance went up, even with a clean driving record
5 sneaky reasons your car insurance went up, even with a clean driving record Few pieces of mail are as quietly infuriating as a car insurance renewal that jumped while your driving record stayed spotless. […]
Entertainment
This day in history: Lance Armstrong stripped of 7 Tour de France titles
On October 22, 2012, Lance Armstrong, who had inspired millions after surviving cancer and was the winner of the Tour de France seven times, was stripped of his seven victories and received a lifetime ban […]
This day in history: Happy heavenly birthday, Carrie Fisher!
Carrie Fisher was the daughter of movie star Debbie Reynolds and singer Eddie Fisher, born in 1956, Los Angeles, California. Fisher was an American actress and author who is perhaps best known for her role […]
This day in history: “Monster Mash” hits No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
Monster Mash, a song that was recorded by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett in less than an hour, got banned by the BBC, then won No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, just in time for […]
6 feel-good stories to start your Monday: A new Texas state park, barn cats find jobs & more
Feel-good stories to start your Monday Ready to start your week with some good news? Here are six positive stories guaranteed to make you smile today. Happy Monday! 1. Family donates 650 acres to become […]
Technology
What furniture and seating are best for esports gaming stations?
Furniture can look like one of the easier decisions in an esports facility until you start thinking about how many students will actually use it. A chair or desk that works beautifully in a home […]
What network and internet infrastructure does an esports facility need?
FAST INTERNET IS ONLY THE BEGINNING When universities start talking about esports networking, the first question is usually, “How fast does our internet need to be?” That’s understandable, but the number on a speed test […]
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 […]
