28 facts about men you may not believe are true
Boys will be boys, they say, and certainly men are different. For example, men are far more likely than women to be struck and killed by lightning. So are the differences hard coded into our […]
33 facts about women you may not believe are true
The battle of the sexes rages on, but are we really as different as we seem? When it comes to the things that separate us, a lot of it comes down to social expectations. For […]
78 facts about World War II you may not know
On Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Seventy-eight years later, we still remember the attack as the moment the United States finally entered World War II. As […]
States where people have the most student loan debt
In 2019, student loan debt in the United States hit $1.6 trillion, the highest it’s ever been, according to data compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. But that debt doesn’t affect all borrowers […]
These are the 13 oldest SNL hosts ever
With Eddie Murphy scheduled to host this season’s Saturday Night Live finale and revive some of his most iconic roles at age 58, we got to wondering: Just who are the oldest SNL hosts of […]
9 ways to avoid student loan debt
For parents and students alike, college is a big and exciting step. But for most families, college also means debt. Recent statistics show more than 44 million people have $1.5 trillion in student loan debt. Whether you pursue […]
How to get rid of your debt for good
Americans have debt, and lots of it. Consumer debt has been growing for years. Last year, the figure approached a staggering $14 trillion. A lot of that debt is coming from mortgages, but student loans, car loans, […]
Historic homes in every state that you can buy right now
Do you dream of living in a piece of history? Historic homes are on the market throughout the country, from rustic former farmhouses to red brick mansions dating back to the 1700s. More than 2,300 […]
27 facts about Sept. 11 you may not know
When a hijacked American Airlines flight struck the north tower of the World Trade Center at 8:45 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, life for many Americans changed forever. Family, friends and first responders searched desperately […]
24 easy ways to save money at college
It’s the start of a new semester. That means new classes, new books, and, unfortunately, new bills. But hey, nothing in life is free, right? From buying your assigned textbooks to figuring out the most […]
What’s my borrowing limit for student loans?
More than half of young adults who enter college take on debt to do so. The bulk of this debt is student loans, according to the Federal Reserve. “Student loans are by far the most common […]
Are these the coolest jobs in the world?
The 9-to-5 grind isn’t for everyone, but striking out on your own can be daunting, particularly if you’re trying to parlay a particular passion into a paycheck. While terms like “coolest” or “best” certainly are […]
93 weird facts you may not believe are true
The world is weird, as are people and even animals. From laws about tying up your giraffe in Atlanta to a precious metal lurking in your blood, there are endless bizarre wonders you may not […]
39 surprising facts you may not know about marijuana
More and more U.S. states are legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational uses. The latest, Illinois, legalized recreational marijuana when Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act on June 25, […]
18 extra benefits your Costco membership gets you
If you’re a Costco member you already know how good the savings can be. But you might be missing out on even more perks that can wind up saving you even more. Here are 18 […]
35 things you probably didn’t know about cats
Think you know everything there is to know about cats? Test your knowledge with these 35 weird, cute, gross and just plain wild cat facts. Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. Most popular pet Cats are king […]