The 2.5 years you’ll never get back: What inflation really costs over a 40-year career
Your paycheck went up. You know it did. You can see it in the numbers from year to year. What is harder to see is how much of that raise was real and how much […]
In the age of AI, 42% think the U.S. should ban tips
Tipping is widely considered an American custom. In much of the world, customers are not expected to leave extra because employers are required to pay service workers a living wage. In the United States, the […]
“Gray divorces” & money: What women over 50 should know
The gray divorce and money conversation is something most women aren’t prepared for, but understanding the financial stakes before, during, and after separation can mean the difference between landing on your feet and starting from […]
Coal plant forced to remain open because of energy “emergency” hasn’t generated any power
Washington state’s last remaining coal-fired power plant hasn’t generated meaningful electricity since January. The Centralia power plant, in Centralia, Washington, has produced power for no one, despite a Department of Energy order claiming a looming […]
This day in history: Grace Kelly & Monaco Prince Rainier host “wedding of the century”
In April 1956, American movie star Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in what became known as the Wedding of the Century. Now, 70 years later, Monaco is revisiting this legendary romance with […]
Your April 19 AI horoscope: Clarity, confidence & just a hint of oversharing
Your daily AI horoscope The celestial energy transitions today as the Sun prepares to enter Taurus, marking a shift toward material security and sensory grounding, according to Google Gemini. This period of planetary movement encourages […]
Why Florida stopped being a bargain, and what retirees are doing about it
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 […]
Can you apply for SNAP with only your own income if you live with someone else?
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. […]
New agricultural tech could save America’s farms
As snowstorms barreled across the northern half of the country, early March delivered a balmy 77 degree afternoon to Eunice, Louisiana, where Michael Frugé was planting rice. “I always say, if you want to live in […]
This day in history: TV personality Dick Clark dies
On April 18th 2012, Dick Clark, one of the most influential figures in television history, passed away at the age of 82. Known as America’s Oldest Living Teenager, Clark spent decades bringing music, dance, and […]