Your 12-week checklist for selling your home
Nationwide, the best time to sell your house is the first half of May, according to Zillow. That’s when you’re likely to get the highest offer in the least amount of time. That means now is […]
7 meditation apps for every personality type
You got the memo on meditation. You know it’s supposed to relieve stress and anxiety, which there’s no shortage of today. And you’ve heard it may also be good for: Reducing symptoms of menopause Lowering blood pressure […]
Retiring soon? 5 things to remember when the market stresses you out
Until recently, the stock market had been strong for more than a decade. And it’s easy to say that you’re comfortable investing your retirement savings in the market when you’re looking at double-digit gains. If […]
9 super smart ways to use your tax refund
We’ve all heard the standard advice — pay down debt, build an emergency fund and change your withholdings if you’re getting a big refund. Assuming you have those things covered (you do, right?), here are […]
12 old-school skills becoming obsolete. Does it matter?
Our Gen Z kids and grandkids are digital natives. They can convey nuance in their text messages, effortlessly navigate wherever they want to go, and get a pizza delivered anywhere, anytime. But they’ve never learned […]
Retirement planning: 4 things to focus on beyond finances
When it comes to retirement planning, our thoughts usually jump straight to finances. Do I have enough saved in my 401k? How will I manage healthcare costs? When should I start collecting Social Security? All valid concerns, for […]
16 things someone in a health crisis can really use (hint: not flowers)
Your neighbor is in rehab after knee surgery. Your friend is diagnosed with breast cancer. Or your uncle, who cares for your aunt, is recovering from a heart attack. Of course you want to help, […]
Why aren’t more women getting mammograms?
It’s that time of year again, when we see the colors changing all around us. Not the reds, oranges, and yellows of the fall foliage — we’re talking about the explosion of pink ribbons, T-shirts, […]
Heart attacks kill 6 times as many women as breast cancer. Here’s how to survive one
Each year, 435,000 American women have heart attacks. Nearly 20% of them are under age 65. In fact, heart attacks kill six times as many women as breast cancer does. Yet women aren’t always evaluated and […]
4 hidden health risks of hearing loss
Hearing loss might seem like an inconvenience – you turn the TV louder, or choose quieter restaurants, or ask people to repeat themselves – but it’s actually not just an annoyance. It’s also linked with […]
Should you upgrade your massage with CBD oil?
In the last few years, cannabidiol (CBD) has become a darling of alternative health aficionados. And as its popularity grows, it’s gaining acceptance with mainstream consumers. In March CVS announced plans to sell certain CBD products in some stores. Saks […]
5 dangerous health problems your fitness tracker might pick up
You’re counting your steps, tracking your workouts and measuring your sleep with your wearable fitness tracker. But these devices can do more than help you improve your health—the data they track can help you spot […]
8 reasons you should keep your landline
Two years ago when my family moved from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania, I went cell phone only. Gone were three landlines—home, work, and fax. My smartphone replaced the home and work lines just fine, and for […]
What exactly happens when you donate your body to science?
When you face the death of a loved one, you’re facing more than grief. You can suffer a financial hit: Funerals are expensive. According to the National Funeral Directors Association, in 2017 the average cost of a […]
7 times a travel agent really pays off
Nadeen White, 48, has serious travel chops—she’s the award-winning Atlanta-based travel blogger behind The Sophisticated Life, and her guidebooks are Amazon bestsellers. But when booking travel, she knows her limits. For her first trip to Australia […]