US population trends by state: Winners and losers in 2026
The U.S. population continues to grow, but that growth has slowed dramatically, with the year-over-year increase now below 1%. Some areas feel this…
Continue Reading 
How money matters can affect your relationship
There aren’t many taboos left in modern society, but here’s a big one: The delicate relationship between love and money. Mixing romance with…
Continue Reading
3 costly mistakes sellers make when their home isn’t selling
Home sellers across the country are facing more price-sensitive buyers. Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler recently said that about 42% of homes on the…
Continue Reading
Grocery stores are a free-market success story
Food prices are a political flashpoint. In America’s most recent presidential election, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris promised to ban “price…
Continue Reading
Is your tap water safe? What regulations do and don’t tell you
Many people pay close attention to what they eat, how they sleep and how often they exercise as part of a more intentional approach to wellness. The…
Continue Reading
Using credit cards to pay rent: What new survey data shows
Housing is typically thought of as a fixed, non-negotiable bill, the one expense that gets paid before anything else. New survey data suggests that…
Continue Reading
Why do I sweat more than others in hot weather?
Sweating in hot weather can feel like a never-ending battle. You’re outside, the sun is blazing, and suddenly, it feels like you’re…
Continue ReadingHow sleep, stress, and your skin are connected
Everyone wants healthier skin, and plenty of people will spend years trying new products to get it, but topical skin care only influences part of…
Continue Reading
Weight loss can weaken your bones. Here’s how to keep them strong.
Weight loss can improve your health in many ways. But it can also come with some drawbacks, like bone loss. Losing too much bone can make your bones…
Continue Reading
36 vs. 84 month auto loans: What are the trade-offs?
How long you finance a car makes a big difference in not just how much you pay every month, but also how much it costs you over the life of the loan.…
Continue Reading
How a contested statistical model fueled doubts about the 2024 election
In April 2025, the Election Truth Alliance was a three-month-old Nevada nonprofit with a growing audience in anti-Trump online spaces and a claim…
Continue Reading
Startup and small business trends across the US in 2026
In an ever-changing world, more Americans are opting out of the challenging job market and transitioning into the driver’s seat in their careers.…
Continue Reading
5 reasons why auto repair shops should invest in digital marketing
Build it, and they will come doesn’t always hold true for businesses, especially small businesses like auto repair shops. You can hire the best…
Continue Reading
User-friendly CRMs are giving small businesses their training time back. Here’s how to use it.
Investing in a leading user-friendly CRM should see your sales and marketing teams save most (if not all) the hours they would have dedicated to…
Continue ReadingHow the $40,000 SALT expansion creates high-tax winners and income traps
When federal lawmakers enacted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—officially titled H.R.1 in the 119th Congress—they reshaped American…
Continue Reading
Why youth sports fields are struggling to stay playable
Children who play sports are used to competing, but the fight is supposed to be over the ball—not the field on which teams play. Yet, around the…
Continue Reading
Why September is a good time for a fireplace upgrade
As summer winds down, cooler evenings and familiar routines make your home feel especially inviting. September is the perfect time to think about how…
Continue Reading
Bouillon vs. broth vs. stock: What are the key differences?
If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen holding a carton of broth in one hand and a jar of bouillon in the other, wondering if it really matters which…
Continue Reading
What are postbiotics? An important factor in gut health
You’ve probably heard of prebiotics and probiotics—two key components of the digestive system. Postbiotics, on the other hand, don’t get nearly…
Continue Reading
More than a mess: Research finds disorganized homes increase stress
Feeling anxious and can’t figure out why? It might be that mess in the living room. “As clutter increases, so do stress and anxiety,” Jillian…
Continue Reading
What’s driving the push for faster home renovations in 2026?
The global home renovation market was valued at $2.05 trillion in 2025, reflecting the scale of an industry that sits at the intersection of real…
Continue Reading
The 8 Texas weeds behind your itchy eyes and patchy lawn this fall
Across Texas, September is prime time to fight weeds — those appearing in your lawn now and those that will surface in winter. Weed control is a…
Continue Reading
America’s safest big cities: 2026 study
Choosing where to live can involve balancing opportunity and security. Big cities offer diverse job markets, extensive amenities and greater…
Continue Reading
‘In fear of being pursued by ICE’: As his family self-deports, a teen’s education dreams disappear
This time last year, Bruno was picking out a new backpack, asking friends about their junior year class schedules, and starting college…
Continue Reading
11 great US tailgating destinations for football fans
Tailgating is more than just a pre-game ritual—it’s an event in its own right. The smell of sizzling grills, the camaraderie of fellow…
Continue Reading
The next wave of Yosemite overcrowding
Behind recent news stories about a controversial land swap are plans for a major new gateway resort on the western border of America’s most…
Continue Reading
Elementary principals are getting a crash course in how young kids learn best
When Joel Francik became principal of Central Elementary School in 2019, all of his prior education experience had been in middle school —…
Continue Reading
Debt can impact kids’ futures more than you’d think: Here’s how
Some school expenses get delayed. Some get financed. And some get canceled — a season, a club, a trip a kid was counting on. That last group…
Continue Reading
Why the AI token economy is the next economic frontier
When Stripe announced its planned acquisition of AI platform OpenRouter in August, CEO Patrick Collison called tokens the new “central…
Continue Reading
5 great places to visit for fall leaf-peeping, festivals, and more
As nature puts on its big leaf-peeping show across the Northern Hemisphere this fall, a change of scenery just might make the crisp autumnal…
Continue Reading