9 easy ways to volunteer for community service
If you find yourself with a lot of extra time on the weekends and want to put it towards a good cause, consider putting in some community service. Becoming a volunteer can be one of […]
25 things that may be gone from the Earth by 2050
Our planet “clearly and unequivocally faces a climate emergency,” according to a new study by 11,258 scientists from 153 countries, which provides six broad policy goals that must be met to address it. The study, published […]
End the clutter: How to manage your receipts
As a small business owner, managing your expenses can be a full-time job. Juggling receipts, bills and invoices can cause you to drown in piles of paper. However, the importance of keeping your receipts organized cannot be overstated. At the end of the […]
27 commoners who became royalty
The 22nd anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, is Saturday, Aug. 31. While marrying into the British Royal Family — or any royal family, for that matter — may seem like a […]
Playgrounds for older adults boost activity, decrease loneliness
Just hearing the word “playground” probably has you imagining a boisterous group of kids jostling for position to take another go down a sky-high slide. But over the past decade, cities around the world have […]
25 cities where you can earn six figures and still be broke
A household bringing in $100,000 each year should be on firm financial footing. But depending on where you live, that amount might be barely enough to scrape by — or might not even be enough […]
A healthy social life fends off dementia, researchers say
Staying socially active has always been good advice for staying happy and healthy. Now research shows just how meaningful those conversations and connections can be. People who are more socially active in their 50s and […]
The average age of a first-time grandparent in the US is now 50
There’s a strong stereotype associated with grandparents: They’re old. But like all stereotypes, it’s not exactly true. The average age of a first-time grandparent in the United States is only 50. And yet, that number […]
Here’s how this couple became social entrepreneurs
Many of us fantasize about breaking free from the daily grind and becoming an entrepreneur. Maybe, we tell ourselves, we could even build the next million- or billion-dollar venture. Then, too often, real life comes […]
Whatever happened to the Woodstock band you’ve never heard of?
(Editor’s note: Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Art Festival. This is the story of Quill, a band that played at Woodstock but was left out of the eponymous film that […]