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Looking Beyond the 4 Percent Rule: Modern Retirement-Drawdown Strategies
The 4 percent rule may be outdated—consider guardrails, buckets, or income floors to protect your retirement.
First Lady Taft and the Near-Disastrous Arrival of the Cherry Tree
In ‘This Week in History,’ Japanese officials resend cherry trees to America after narrowly avoiding a political and ecological disaster.
Why the Number 8 Points Us Beyond Completion
After completing tasks and goals, why do we still feel empty? This fortuitous number points to what comes next.
Thomas Jefferson and the Snub Heard Round the World
The ‘Merry Affair’ became a diplomatic faux pas when Jefferson instituted a ‘pell-mell’ approach to etiquette.
‘Tow’: A Modern-Day David Versus Goliath Parable in the US Northwest
Rose Byrne delivers a spectacular turn as a woman fighting a stacked legal system.
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How to Use Your New Instant Pot—It’s Safe and Simple
Perhaps you bought an Instant Pot on a whim and now it has sat on the countertop for months and, truth be told, you don’t have a clue what to do with it.

Chicken Shawarma Bowl
This middle eastern inspired Chicken shawarma bowl recipe is easy to make from home, it’s healthy and packed with awesome flavor.

Real Possum Found Hiding Among Toys in Australian Airport Shop
A native animal briefly made itself at home on a display shelf before staff safely removed it.

‘Ruffles & Ribbons’: Marie Antoinette’s Fashion Revolution
Hand-colored prints at The Frick Collection in New York City reveal the trends that defined an era.

Passover Potato Pie That Brings the Whole Seder Table Together
This dish can be eaten as a main or appetizer, depending on how you cut it, and it reheats wonderfully.

Why the Number 8 Points Us Beyond Completion
After completing tasks and goals, why do we still feel empty? This fortuitous number points to what comes next.

Why Is America Going Through a ‘Dating Recession’?
According to research, a primary cause of the dating slump is lack of self-confidence among young men and women.

Can I Deduct My Pet on My Taxes?
Your pet usually won’t lower your taxes—but in some cases, it just might.

‘Tow’: A Modern-Day David Versus Goliath Parable in the US Northwest
Rose Byrne delivers a spectacular turn as a woman fighting a stacked legal system.
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Passover Potato Pie That Brings the Whole Seder Table Together
This dish can be eaten as a main or appetizer, depending on how you cut it, and it reheats wonderfully.

Ask the Builder: Planning an Expensive Vanity Top
You'd be surprised at how much preparation goes into renovating a bathroom.

10 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes to Avoid
Keeping yourself informed can make the experience of getting a mortgage much smoother

Real Possum Found Hiding Among Toys in Australian Airport Shop
A native animal briefly made itself at home on a display shelf before staff safely removed it.

‘U-Boat 29:’ Spy Work in Hostile Waters
The first pairing of acclaimed filmmakers Powell and Pressburger produces a tight story of a WWII German U-boat in British waters.

‘Reminders of Him’: A Quintessential Knight-in-Shining-Armor Story
As generic as it is, any time you see a plot twist coming like a slow-motion haymaker, you’ll cheerfully lean in and allow yourself to get knocked out.

Arland Williams: The Man Who ‘Passed the Rope’ to Others
The Citadel alum and bank executive gave up his chance to survive a horrible plane crash so that others might live.

Why Is America Going Through a ‘Dating Recession’?
According to research, a primary cause of the dating slump is lack of self-confidence among young men and women.

Novelist Mark Helprin on Learning, Curiosity, and Revitalizing Education
‘Do it the hard way.’ Mark Helprin explains how to fix education—at home and in schools.

Is Transgenderism on the Decline?
Several new studies suggest that far fewer young Americans are identifying as transgender.

Why Men Need Sports
Friendly competition allows men to push through challenges, build friendships, and engage in something bigger than themselves.



















































