8 dating mistakes people over 50 make
If you’re single and ready to mingle, you’re hardly alone: There are 18 million unmarried Americans age 65 and older, according to a 2014 census by the U.S. government. While dating can be tough, you have […]
A guide to shopping for insurance when you’re LGBTQ
The LGBTQ community has made significant strides in recent years, winning legal, political and cultural victories, including the right to marry. But the community is still marginalized: 62% of LGBTQ respondents to a recent survey […]
How to talk to your teen about money – even if you’re bad at it yourself
Talking about money may be complicated, but talking to a teenager about anything can be a minefield. Combine the two and you’ll almost certainly find yourself faced with eye rolls and resistance. But having open conversations about […]
8 types of dreams & how they can guide you
Is there anything more enigmatic than the dreaming self? Part prophet, trickster, sage, and stage director, the Dreaming Self points us in directions we would otherwise not think and perhaps not even choose to look. […]
24 songs you won’t believe were banned from the radio
Musician Frank Zappa once asked, “If lyrics make people do things, how come we don’t love each other?” He and other musicians spoke out against censorship during Congressional hearings in 1985 when the Parents Music […]
5 free summer reading programs kids will love
Encouraging your kids to read during the summer can help prevent the dreaded “brain drain” that school officials warn can happen during the break. Beyond that, books can serve as great boredom busters, entertaining your […]
7 ways to keep your pets safe in the yard this summer
With the warm weather calling your name this summer season, you and your pets will want to spend plenty of time outdoors. But, as you’re getting your yard prepped for the barbecues you’ll be hosting, […]
This company offers paid leave for grandparents
Do you wish you had more time with new grandchildren? Then lobby your employer to follow the lead of Cisco, which offers grandparents on its payroll an extra three days off, paid. Karen Wiens is […]
Nearly half of American workers have a second job … and that’s a problem
The side hustle? It’s a trap! And if we’re not careful, we’re going to end up with a new economic category: The Four-Income Household. In fact, we might already be there. America is right now […]
This floating, beer pong table for your pool is a summer must-have
Shopping at Sam’s Club is sure to get you in the summertime spirit and ready to enjoy some much-needed time outdoors. The retailer is stocked up with giant pool floats and more for the season, and you won’t […]