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Use This Trust Fund When Your Home Increases in Value
The gift and estate tax exemption could drop from $13.99 million to around $7 million in 2026.
‘Audrey at Home’: A Book About Hollywood, Home Life, and Recipes
Audrey Hepburn’s second son, Luca Dotti, invites readers into his famous mother’s kitchen, with simple, heartwarming recipes that inspire and satisfy.
The Poet Who Founded Democracy
The Athenian statesman Solon sowed the seed of democracy through verse.
Lee Ann Womack: Music on Her Own Terms
The passionate singer-songwriter remains committed to her traditional country roots.
3 Trusts to Shield Assets From Estate Taxes
Many individuals take advantage of legal trusts to shield assets from estate taxes and redistribute them smoothly to their heirs.
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7 Great Recipes for Spring Brunch Season
Brunch is for those who think eggs, frittatas, quiche, or French toast shouldn’t be confined to early morning hours.

How to Make the Most Legendary Diner-Style Patty Melt
Deeply caramelized onions and little pockets of butter are only the icing on the cake for this patty melt.

Basket Cheese Holds the Key to a Tangy, Fresh Easter Treat
Basket Cheese has long been an Easter staple for Italians and Italian Americans.

Research Reveals the Number 1 Pet Name Owners Are Mooning Over
A celestial moniker is topping the charts.

‘The Amateur’: Can a CIA Cryptographer Become a Black Ops Agent?
Malek’s movie niche involves physically frail men with scary levels of grit and determination, so this story, while unrealistic, is something he can sell well.

250 Years Ago, Part 5: The Midnight Ride, Lexington, and Concord
Paul Revere’s famous ride, followed by the ’shot heard round the world,' signaled the start of the American Revolution.

Palace Hotel: A Dominating Presence in San Francisco
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we share glimpses of one of the most impressive ‘Gilded Age’ hotels in America.

‘Men Without Chests’: Teaching as an Art
This essay by C.S. Lewis illustrates the meaning and mandate of education.
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Sweet Spiced Lamb Chops With New Potatoes and Green Beans
This simple lamb dish is perfect for a holiday meal.

How Can I Install an Electric Car Charger?
Car chargers require a significant amount of energy so you might need to upgrade the charger you have at home.

Housecleaning Hacks From the Pros: Clever, Genius, and Just Plain Brilliant
These expert cleaning hacks will make you wonder why nobody told you sooner.

9 Types of Memories to Hold Closely
Memories, good or bad, can bring about appreciation for who we are now and inspire our future selves.

New Questions Emerge Around the Authenticity of the Shroud of Turin
Faith, fraud, and the fabric of mystery.

The Rewards of Acting Now on What Matters
Tomorrow is a concept where things we need to do but continually push forward are not likely to come to fruition. The time to act is now.

‘The JFK Conspiracy’: New Light Is Shed on the Assassination
Authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch reveal an assassination plot, even before the president took office.

The Army Aide Who Became a President’s Friend
Maj. Bob Barrett spent a formative two years assisting President Gerald Ford, after initially being tapped to assist in the Nixon administration.

The Brothers Grimm’s Fairy Tale, ‘The Twelve Brothers’
In the face of impossible odds, familial love and loyalty triumph over betrayal, cruelty, and hardship.

‘Till the End of Time’: War’s Long Shadow
A post-WWII melodrama shows the trauma soldiers experience when coming home.

First Things First: ‘Ordo Rerum’ and the Good Life
A comment from Vice President JD Vance serves as a reminder to order our priorities and responsibilities for a virtuous life.

Educating the Heart: Stories Can Inspire Virtue in Our Children
From “Anne of Green Gables” to “The Little House on the Prairie,” literature is a powerful tool for showing kids what it looks like to live a virtuous life.

Why Are More Young People Starting to Homestead?
For homesteaders, taking care of their own needs fills the void of fulfillment and connection left by consumerism.

Aristotle’s Curriculum: 4 Subjects That Build Character
According to one of history’s most well-known philosophers, young people need to be instructed in only four subjects to prepare them for a well-lived life.