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5 Things to Consider Now If You Want to Retire in 2026
Planning to retire in 2026? Start now with Social Security, Medicare, budgeting, and lifestyle prep.
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Tune in Today: A Terrible Voyage Led to an Inspiring Composition
Felix Mendelssohn disagreeable trip to London eventually took him to Scotland’s Hebrides and the awe-inducing Fingal’s Cave.
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‘Happy Semiquincentennial America!’: The Countdown Begins
Author Jay Payleitner highlights what Americans have to celebrate on its 250th birthday.
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Fewer Trips, Tighter Wallets: Holiday Travel Demand Cools Across the Board
Americans, including high earners, plan fewer and cheaper holiday trips amid financial worries.
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‘Twice’: Bravery, Consequences, and Time Travel
Mitch Albom proves that solid talent can turn a somewhat overused idea into one of the best novels of the year.
Warsaw: A Resilient Spirit Carved by a Harsh History
Along with hosting the country’s seat of government, Warsaw is Poland’s cosmopolitan business hub.
‘Happy Semiquincentennial America!’: The Countdown Begins
Author Jay Payleitner highlights what Americans have to celebrate on its 250th birthday.
DIYing Your Next Home Renovation? Be on Lookout for These Things That Can Derail Your Project
To minimize the chances of a project getting derailed, issues of communication, people, materials, budgets, and timelines have to be addressed up front.
Make Your Own Sauerkraut to Top Reuben Bites and Those Game-Day Brats
Sauerkraut, a must for stadium brats and roast pork, is simple and easy to make.
Surprisingly Useful Ways to Use Dryer Sheets Around the House
Dryer sheets have so many other uses around the home—indoors, outdoors, in the garage.
5 Things to Consider Now If You Want to Retire in 2026
Planning to retire in 2026? Start now with Social Security, Medicare, budgeting, and lifestyle prep.
Herakles and the Nemean Lion: How Facing Fear Becomes Our Strength
In this series of articles, we consider how Herakles’s 12 Labors created the Greek hero known to us today.
The Key to a Winning 401(k)
Starting earlier and saving more has a far greater impact on retirement outcomes.
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Lake Tahoe Resort Ranked Among Best in World. What Makes It a Top Place to Stay?
One of the world’s best resorts is in California, according to Condé Nast Traveler.
Taking the Kids: Get Ready for Black Friday Deals
Get ready to snare one of the excellent Black Friday-Travel Tuesday travel deals.
Dubuque: Where History Meets the Mississippi
This Iowa town has everything from the world’s steepest funicular to historic hotels, a fantastic aquarium, and Al Capone hideouts.
Ctrl+Alt+Create: Tech Veteran Says Art the Cure for Isolation in the Digital Era
People are more connected and more lonely than ever. Could art be the key to restoring human connection?
Shakespeare’s Globe: English Language’s Greatest Theater
Meet the “little wooden o,” better known as the Globe theater, which has hosted many of the Bard’s plays during its incarnations.
‘American Justice’: Crime, Chicago-Style
Former prosecutor Matthew D. Moyer’s book recalls an out-of-kilter justice system.
Family Heirlooms: Your Story Is Part of Your Legacy
From childhood mischief to hard-won wisdom, the tales of our elders are family heirlooms waiting to be told and preserved.
Inside Ireland’s First Classical Academy
When Padraig and Grace Cantillon-Murphy founded Mater Dei Academy, they didn’t know they were starting a revival.
Halloween Costumes Compliments of the Closet (Not the Credit Card)
A memorable costume has nothing to do with a price tag—and everything to do with imagination, masking tape, and a sprinkle of mischief.