New York’s last public pay phone goes bye bye
In 1889, inventor William Gray and developer George A. Long installed the first pay phone at a bank in Hartford, Connecticut. By 1902, there were 81,000 pay phones in the United States. The number […]
The LGBTQ wealth gap is a thing. This is why it matters
According to LGBTQEconomics.org, 25-62% LGBTQ consumers report experiencing financial challenges because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. In fact, LGBTQ+ folks lose out on millions during their lifetime due to the LGBTQ+ wealth gap. […]
Got money troubles? Blame astrology
Mara Ruocco has been obsessed with astrology for as long as she can remember. Her mother bought her astrology books when she was a child and she pored through them, hoping to learn more […]
Watch a group of people save a beached whale
In the latest instance of humans being awesome, a group of beachgoers in Australia came together to rescue a whale that washed ashore and became stranded in the sand. The rescue happened on […]
Couple wakes to find strange dog in bed with them
Julie and Jimmy Johnson were sleeping soundly one recent stormy night when the Ocoee, Tennessee, couple awoke to find a doggie buddy in bed with them. Having three dogs, they were not alarmed. They just snuggled […]
20 genius tips for falling asleep fast
We all have nights where we struggle to fall asleep. Whether you’re feeling anxiety about current events, you drank too much caffeine in the afternoon, it’s too hot in your bedroom or something else, there […]
This house is made of lava
Architect Arnhildur Palmadottir has an earth-melting new idea. The native of Iceland was interested in finding sustainable building materials that would be more readily available in the future than steel and concrete, so she opened […]
Creating a smart home on any budget
Your first step in turning your home into a smart home is to buy a hub or a controller. This is the brains or control center which tells all other devices, from light bulbs and plugs to […]
Costco summer deals you can’t miss
This month, Costco released its savings for May and June, and there is no shortage of deals. If you’re a Costco member, you can take advantage of price cuts on appliances, electronics, furniture, household items and more. With […]
Why experts say distracted drivers are the ‘second pandemic’ of the 2020s
While the pandemic has made many people more careful evaluators of risk, one everyday activity (driving) has quietly become more dangerous over the past two years. More than 20,000 people died in motor vehicle […]