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Are You Relying Too Much on Dividend ETFs?
Dividend ETFs may offer attractive income, but investors need to understand the risks.
The ‘SUV Tax’: How Your Vehicle Choice Impacts Your Net Worth
Your SUV could be costing you more than just the price of the vehicle.
‘The Magic Faraway Tree’: Saucing Up Family Fun
A family moves to the country and finds a land of enchantment.
August Garden Checklist: What to Do Now
Late summer is full of harvests, but it’s also an opportunity to replant, prepare for fall, and lay the groundwork for next year’s garden.
Classical Wisdom, Part 2: When Truth Becomes a Story
The last in this two-part series explores how a story’s characters, narrative, and plot may embody wisdom more effectively than aphorisms.
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Unraveling the Mysteries of Leonardo’s ‘Madonna of the Yarnwinder’
Leonardo’s enigmatic painting quietly went on long-term loan at The Met without much fanfare this spring.
Classical Wisdom, Part 2: When Truth Becomes a Story
The last in this two-part series explores how a story’s characters, narrative, and plot may embody wisdom more effectively than aphorisms.
Workers Who Turn 60 Through 63 in 2026 Can Now Stash $11,250 Extra, and Most Don’t Know It
Who qualifies for the 401(k) super catch-up contribution in 2026?
The Self-Educated Lawyer Who Became a Founding Father
A scrappy young man from Scotland, Conn. became a lawyer, politician, and crucial member of America’s founding generation.
Moszna Castle: Bold and Beautiful
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we explore an architectural marvel in a small Polish village.
Pop Warner: The Architect of American Football
The creative college football coach reinvented the game from a sheer brute collision course to a thinking game of misdirection and trick plays.
What to Do When You’re Too Tired to Cook
Make dinnertime an anchor in your day now while your kids are young, and the tradition will come back to bless you as they get older.
‘Another World’: Photographer Explores Giant Ice Caves in the Belly of a Glacier—And The Photos Are Surreal
Metal Detectorists Uncover Norway’s Largest-Ever Viking Hoard: 5,000 Silver Coins and Jewelry
‘I Knew What I Had to Do’: Teen Saves Homeless Man From Exploding Tent, Receives Medal for Bravery
Rare Tiny Possum Officially Found in Sanctuary Almost 30 Years After Last Sighting
The tiny possum species lives off nectar and pollen and has proven elusive to conservationists.
‘Bewilderness’: Shut Down the Gateway
Jonathan Maberry offers a thrilling sci-fi tale of a doorway to a parallel Earth.
‘Catching Sight’: Viewing the World With a Guide Dog
Deni Elliott recalls her experiences with guide dogs, recounting her time with four dogs and how they connected to her professional and personal lives.
For These Martial Artists, Winning Starts With Mastering Yourself
Competitors and judges at an international tournament in New York described ‘wude,’ or martial virtue, as discipline, humility, restraint, and respect.
New Book on History of Gilded Age Board Games Is a Critical Theory Mess
Susan R. Asbury’s ‘Family Game Night’ turns a cynical eye on the family parlor of 1880 to 1920.
When Ideology Divides Families, Can Broken Bonds Be Mended?
Author Noelle Mering explores the cultural shift driving adult children to cut off their parents—and offers a roadmap toward healing and restoration.
Homeschooling High School: A Mother of Six Shares the Lessons She Learned
Veteran homeschooling mom Rachel Kovac shares practical advice on navigating high school and preparing for college or careers.
From Tots to Teens: The American Founders, Virtue, and Raising Independent Children
Abigail Adams and other influential figures saw character as the cornerstone of education, emphasizing independence and self-discipline.
The Power of Play: Why Adults Need Play as Much as Kids
From boosting brainpower and creativity to reducing stress, embracing our inner child is essential for a healthy, fulfilling life across our lifespan.