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Should You Worry About Overfunding Your 529 Plan?
Oversaving in a 529 isn’t as risky as it once was—but it’s not a backdoor retirement plan.
Making the Most of the Week After Christmas
The week between Christmas and New Year’s offers a rare gift: time to do whatever brings you joy.
A Surprise Best-Selling Record
The album “Chant” sparked a revival of the Benedictine monk musical tradition.
‘The Heart of Bennet Hollow’: A Cleaner ‘Pride and Prejudice’?
Jane Austen’s iconic story gets a gentle makeover in Joanne Bischoff-Dewitt’s newest novel.
A Majestic ‘Adoration of the Magi’
One of the most magnificent renderings of this story is by Gentile da Fabriano, whose altarpiece is a marvel of technique and composition.
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Christmas Traditions From Around the World: Buckets of KFC, Apples and Oranges, and a Very Special Tree
Celebrating Yuletide traditions takes on a wide variety of forms.

Ohio Man Spreads Christmas Cheer With Holiday-Themed Artwork Covering Hundreds of Miles
Some of Timothy Pearson’s latest artwork includes a 500-mile nativity scene and a 300-mile Grinch created with his plane’s flight path.

Fun Holiday Pastimes: 10 Old-Fashioned Parlor Games to Try
Before there were screens and gadgets, these games brought a glow of laughter and connection to homes—and they can again.

A Majestic ‘Adoration of the Magi’
One of the most magnificent renderings of this story is by Gentile da Fabriano, whose altarpiece is a marvel of technique and composition.

Breakfast Gnocchi Is the Perfect Morning Meal to Impress Holiday House Guests
Appropriately named “breakfast gnocchi”, this dish comprises a pile of potato gnocchi, colorful vegetables, and chunks of sausage nestling a softly fried egg.

It’s Party Time: 4 Quick Dips for Your Festive Party Spreads
No worries if it’s too late to invite these recipes to your holiday party, just remember the Super Bowl is only six weeks away.

How to Structure Your Estate So Your Heirs Avoid a Financial Headache
A few key estate planning moves today can help you protect your legacy and spare your family unnecessary stress.

3 Chefs Share the Traditional Holiday Recipes They Make at Home
For three Minneapolis chefs, cooking at home during the winter holidays is as much about honoring their roots as it is about feeding loved ones.

‘The Heart of Bennet Hollow’: A Cleaner ‘Pride and Prejudice’?
Jane Austen’s iconic story gets a gentle makeover in Joanne Bischoff-Dewitt’s newest novel.

What To Do If You Don’t Have Enough Money to Pay All of Your Bills
Which bills should you pay first and which ones can slide for a while?
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Cookbooks 2025 Gift Guide: 5 Notable Cookbooks Including the Science of Barbecue, the Magic of Cheese and More
Here’s a selection of five cookbooks that came out this year that could spark some inspiration in the kitchen.

The 50 Best Wines Under $50 From Our Critic, Who Tasted 2,874
A few tips: When you see a good buy, don’t wait. And remember that retailers frequently offer discounts before the holidays and throughout January.

Ask Angi: What Can I Do About Frozen Gutters?
When you see those long, gleaming icicles hanging from the eaves, it usually means water is backing up somewhere it shouldn’t.

Decades of Tradition, Thousands of Lights, and 1 Message Older Than Time
Every year families around Australia spend countless hours—and expenses—decorating their homes with thousands of Christmas lights.

Urban Artist Paints Optical Illusions on Boring Buildings to Revive Dreary Neighborhoods—And They’re Amazing

The Stoic’s Guide to Life: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Struggles
Stoics considered prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice to be the highest virtues, on which all other virtues depend.

Baruch Spinoza’s 3 Levels of Knowledge
Banished for his radical views, this Jewish philosopher outlined a path to discover the liberating nature of divine creation

‘And Then There Was The One’: Cheeky Cozy Murder Twist
Romance author Martha Waters toys with a mystery novel trope and puts her heroine up against a dashing professional sleuth.

7 Simple Habits That Will Transform Your Writing
Great writing begins with simple, practical habits that build precision, structure, and intention, one sentence at a time.

8 Ways to Help Children Experience Arts and Culture
From visiting art galleries to taking music lessons, experiencing the riches found in art and music sets a foundation for life.

Raising Lions: A Bold New Way to Parent Strong Kids
Parenting guru Joe Newman encourages adults to reestablish their authority compassionately.

Snow Days: Ideas for Frosty Family Fun
Spending time outdoors improves mental and physical well-being. Make some lifelong memories with these DIY winter activities for all ages.

















































