The Digital Estate You Forgot to Plan For: A Checklist Before Your Family Gets Locked Out
How do I give my family access to my passwords?
‘Air Baths’ and Virtue Calendars: The Eccentric Success of Benjamin Franklin’s Daily Routine
Franklin divided his days into simple blocks of work, study, conversation, and self-examination, all guided by the question, ‘What good shall I do this day?’
Is Your Cautious Retirement Spending Doing More Harm Than Good?
Many retirees underspend out of fear, even when they can safely afford a better lifestyle.
‘Tuner’: What If Perfect Pitch Could Pick Locks and Open Safes?
“Tuner” showcases the talents of first-feature director Daniel Roher, and the rising stars of Leo Woodall and Havana Rose Liu, while Dustin Hoffman babysits.
Tune in Today: A Modest Series of ‘Pictures’
Modest Mussorgsky’s musical stroll through an art exhibit honored his friend, an artist who had died too young.
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Faith, Royalty, and Stone: The Cathedral of the Carpathians
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit Romania’s most storied religious landmark.
Why a Smashburger Is the Only Burger Worth Making at Home
A smash burger gets the ratios right. At a quarter pound of beef per patty, it isn’t skimpy.
I Use This 3-Ingredient Rhubarb Compote Recipe to Upgrade Everything
There are endless ways to enjoy rhubarb but my favorite way is in a simple compote.
Dividend Income Versus Total Return: Which Is Right for Retirees?
Chasing high dividend yields in retirement can increase risk and reduce diversification.
Strategically Using Your HSA as a Retirement Account
A health savings account can provide tax-free health care savings while also serving as a powerful retirement planning tool.
Tune in Today: Elgar’s Musical Love Letter
Born as a private love token for Edward Elgar’s fiancée, “Salut d’amour” became an international hit, yet earned the composer just 2 guineas.
‘Old Masters, New Amsterdam’ at The New York Historical
The New York City exhibition examines life in New Amsterdam through the lens of exceptional 17th-century Dutch paintings.
Behold the Beauty: Early American Still Life Flower Paintings
Nineteenth-century painter Severin Roesen was one of the artists who brought the European flower painting tradition to the nation.
China, Nuclear Tech, and One of the Great Intel Breaches in US History
In ‘This Week in History,’ a House Committee released its report, claiming theft of major tech weapons and the ascendance of a new global rival.
Enjoy a Taste of Summer in One Bite
Kids and adults love these savory cakes that include shredded zucchini and corn kernels—two vegetables that taste like summer in one bite.
Build a Lattice Enclosure
Plastic lattice panels create good-looking cover-ups, and the material is durable and maintenance-free.
How to Stop Unwanted Thoughts and Live in the Present
Studies show we can consciously control—and to some extent even forget—unwanted thoughts and memories.
Final Call to Duty: Inside the Nurses Honor Guard
Retired nurses and volunteers ensure that fallen colleagues receive a hero’s farewell.
The Great Paradoxes That Continue to Shape Our Lives
Timeless paradoxes—social media’s tolerance dilemma, democracy’s ‘inevitable’ decline, the search for universal beauty—continue to shape how we think and live.
Meet the Woman Behind the Italian Budget
Since childhood, Maria Rosaria Marino has been interested in economics, and graduated from La Sapienza, a renowned university in Rome, Italy.
Bret Harte: The Writer Who Struck Literary Gold in the American West
Though later overshadowed by Mark Twain, Bret Harte helped establish the American West as fertile ground for literature.
When Fantasy Turns Fatal: ‘London Falling’
The disturbing truth of a troubled young man who built a make-believe life.
‘Swiss Family Robinson’: Family Adventure
This installment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ celebrates coming of age.
Behold the Beauty: Early American Still Life Flower Paintings
Nineteenth-century painter Severin Roesen was one of the artists who brought the European flower painting tradition to the nation.
Fathers Say Economic Pressure Stopping Them Being the Parent They Want to Be
Fathers feel economic stress throughout their lives compared to women who feel less stress after the age 46, according to the study.
Dear Graduates: These 4 Choices Make a Rich Life
There are a few daily habits that call us to live fully, love deeply, and take the chances that truly matter.
7 Minutes Outside: Reconnecting Kids With Nature
The crunch of leaves, hum of insects, and cool touch of running water offer children a sensory-rich world that screens can never replicate.
The Identity Trap of Childhood Labels
Some labels offer reassurance and support, while others limit growth for years to come.