First-time homebuyer programs in Iowa
Homes in the Hawkeye State remain relatively affordable but joined the U.S. rise in prices. As of May 2022, the median home sale price in Iowa had risen to $265,800 from $235,800 the […]
13 Christmas gift ideas for the men in your life
Christmas is simply a magical time of year where friends and family come together, overeat and indulge. But sometimes it can be a real pain in the backside thinking of amazing Christmas gift ideas for […]
Hypnic jerks keeping you awake? Here’s how to make them stop
Have you ever woken abruptly with a jerk or falling sensation? There’s a name for that: hypnic jerks. Hypnic jerks can be unpleasant and even a bit alarming. If you’re ever concerned about the severity […]
Boston College will cost you this much
Total Cost of Attendance Boston College was the first university in Boston, and is well-respected for its liberal arts programs, among other things. Boston College tuition for the 2021/22 school year was $61,706. This […]
The ultimate earworm songs, according to science
It happens to the best of us. You listen to a song that seems catchy and cluelessly start singing along. Then, many hours later, you realize that pesky song has set up camp in your […]
Trevor Noah’s swanky penthouse lists for $12.95M
Comedian, best-selling author, and late-night host Trevor Noah is wrapping up the year with a bang. After seven years at the helm of one of the most popular late night shows — The Daily Show, which […]
These are the world’s highest paid athletes
When it comes to the highest paid athletes in the world, I assumed that soccer players would dominate the list. And they do with 4 of the top 5 spots. Interestingly, I found that NBA […]
6 Black Friday scams & how to avoid them
You can save hundreds of dollars on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But if you’re not careful, you could also get ripped off by scammers taking advantage of your eagerness to knock out most […]
People sure made a lot of babies during the pandemic!
U.S.-born parents experienced a baby boom in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fertility rates had been dropping since the 2007 Great Recession, but the 2021 “baby bump” reversed that trend, a new study finds. […]
How real estate can change your retirement math
Why don’t more people dream of retiring young? It could speak to how many people love their jobs, except that’s not true: 85% of people dislike their jobs. More likely, most people just don’t […]