For generations of American retirees, Florida was the plan. No state income tax, warm weather, and affordable housing in communities built specifically for people who had stopped working. It was reliable enough to become the […]
This question came from our readers, and we deem it deserves the proper attention. Those living with adult children, roommates, or extended family want to know whether sharing a roof means sharing a SNAP application. […]
12 TV characters who deserved better send-offs There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of a beloved TV character’s final moments. We invest years of our lives watching these fictional people grow, struggle, and evolve, forming […]
When things mattered differently The crackle of a needle finding its groove. The scent of worn leather seats warms in the sunlight. The satisfying click of bricks snapping together. Childhood items from the past weren’t […]
Gone but not forgotten: Photos of fast-food chains we miss There was a time when the American roadside was full of competing visions of what fast food could be. Not just McDonald’s and Burger King, […]
States that work the most (& fewest) days to cover basic needs Wages are up. Costs are up even more. A new InvestorsObserver analysis tracked hourly earnings against rent, groceries, and savings for a used […]
Drama TV character deaths we’ll never, ever get over Unlike movies that compress emotional journeys into two or three hours, long-form television dramas create something far more intimate and enduring between viewers and characters. Week […]
Actors who turned down iconic movie roles to focus on their health “Actors experience significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress than the general population,” according to University of Sydney research. In Hollywood, turning […]
Gone but not forgotten: Photos of clothing stores we miss The mall used to be a world unto itself. You could spend an entire Saturday inside one and come home with a new outfit, a […]
The key in your hand, the world ahead Sliding into the driver’s seat. The smell of the interior, distinct and yours. Keys jingling as the engine rumbles to life. Think Thelma and Louise, wind-whipped hair […]