Take This Simple Step as You Approach Retirement
Building a retirement cash cushion can help cover spending needs and reduce market risk in the early years.
St. John’s Co-Cathedral: The Gem of Malta
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a monument of extraordinary artistic and historical complexity.
Tune in Today: Wherefore Art Thou Not Romeo? Berlioz’s Paraphrase of Shakespeare
Berlioz’s obsession with a Shakespearean actress inspired his work.
250 Years Ago: A Resolution for Independence
Richard Henry Lee’s formal statement to Congress ignited a fierce debate that set the stage for American independence.
The Roth Conversion Sweet Spot
Timing a Roth conversion during gap years can lower taxes and boost long-term retirement flexibility.
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Three costly retirement mistakes showed me that financial freedom requires more than money.
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Last summer, I practically survived on frozen lemonade. It’s a slushy sipper that’s part lemonade and part milkshake.
How a Children’s Newspaper Delivered America’s Pledge of Allegiance
In ‘This Week in History,’ to celebrate Columbus’s landing, a former minister wrote a pledge of allegiance, which Congress officially adopted 50 years later.
‘Gettysburg’: The Battle for the United States of America
This installment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ brings to life a turning point in American history.
Tune in Today: The Mystery of Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello (Part 3)
The lack of a primary source has led to many interpretations of this piece.
The Simply Magnificent Illustrations of Beatrix Potter
Using just a pen and ink, the beloved children’s book author and illustrator created clean lines that effectively captured her characters.
Cicero’s America: Classical Learning and the American Republic
An education in Latin and Greek led the Founders to read ancient works that promoted liberty and virtue—the groundwork for the great American republic.
Maria Tallchief: Ballet, Discipline, and an Enduring American Legacy
With hard work and determination, the Osage native put American ballet in the spotlight on the world stage.
3 Mortgage Myths Holding Back Aspiring Homeowners
Here are the most common myths revealed in a survey, and how they stack up to reality.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Old-school joys in Portugal’s Nazaré
Nazaré strikes the ideal balance between romantic old-world Portugal and bustling seaside resort.
Wine ‘Additives’
Wine today, whether it’s from the United States or a place you have never heard of, is better than it has ever been.
The Philosophy of Max Picard–The World Is Drifting Away From God
Nearly a century ago, Picard diagnosed a culture drifting away from depth, silence, and essence—with a striking clarity that still resonates powerfully today.
The Little-Known Chapter in Alexander Hamilton’s Life
Despite their bitter parting, Hamilton and George Washington reconciled and became close allies, renewing one of the greatest alliances in American history.
Before Smartphones and Political Correctness: Why the 1990s Has Captivated the Web
Beneath the nostalgic photos, grainy home videos, and soundtrack of a bygone era lies a deeper yearning for a time before smartphones.
‘Contested Continent’: The Trans-Atlantic Conquests
Peter C. Mancall offers an engaging consideration of the European journeys into unexplored North America.
‘State Fair’: Homespun Fun Across the Decades
Three movie versions of this American pastime offer different spins on the event that celebrates agriculture, entertainment, and community spirit.
Children Can Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary by Reading an American Author
Dr. Seuss books have plenty of lessons to teach kids and their parents.
Punchlines and Proverbs: A Tribute to Dads for Father’s Day
A playful celebration of fatherhood, complete with dad jokes and one-liners, captures dads at their wittiest and most lovable.
The Spiritual Child: The New Science of Raising Healthy Children
Lisa Miller, a clinical psychologist whose spirituality research is published in top journals, shares how to make children more resilient to life’s challenges.
How to Respond to Naysayers When Homeschooling
Not everyone approves of homeschooling, but their questions are opportunities to listen, share, and reinforce your confidence.
A-camping We Will Go: 5 Tips for Camping With Your Kids
Family camping trips introduce children to the magic of nature up close, from nighttime sounds and stargazing to fishing and setting up tents.