Health and Lifestyle
Book Review: ‘How To Become A Christian In 7 Days’ By Russell Brand
Russell Brand’s new book may be titled “How to Become a Christian in 7 Days” — but that is honestly not what reading it feels like at all.It’s less a quick step-by-step guide and more the comedian and actor’s testimony about…
US Death Rate Falls To Record Low
The death rate in the U.S. declined to a new record low in 2025, according to new provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) out Thursday.The CDC reported that 3,094,593 total deaths occurred …
25 Ways to Save $1,000 on Monthly Expenses
A number of years ago, I met Kathryn and Galen. They’d won a contest sponsored by Woman’s Day magazine. The prize? A money makeover and financial coaching with … me! From our first meeting, we became fast friends. Not only…
Answers to Your Questions on Credit Unions, Banks and Deadbeat Parents
CREDIT UNIONS VERSUS BANKSDear Mary: What is the difference between a bank and a credit union? — JustinaDear Justina: Great question! A bank is a for-profit financial business run by paid board members that’s primary purpose…
It’s the Little Ways We Save That Add Up
It’s amazing how saving a little here and a little there can add up to big savings. Each of these great reader tips doesn’t really save much on its own. But added up over time? In a way that changes your attitude and keeps…
The 10-Minute ‘Cool Down Your House’ Reset
There comes a point every summer evening when the house starts behaving like it’s hosting a chili cookoff.The sun goes down. The birds settle in. The neighborhood quiets. Yet somehow your living room still feels like it’s…
Golf: The Scoring Method is Hard to Quit – for the Wrong Reasons
As a golfer, I often try different coaching/learning plans to see if it improves my play. Recently, I tried “The Scoring Method” and found that it didn’t really improve my game as a 16 handicapper. So, I tried to quit it –…
Why Stable Homes Remain the Foundation of Strong Communities
A stable home is not a sentimental extra. It is the base from which children get to school, adults keep appointments, neighbours learn one another’s rhythms, and local services can build relationships that last longer than a…
Invest in Yourself for Terrific Returns
“True wealth is about taking control of your future and making conscious decisions about what you really want in life,” say authors Marc Eisenson, Gerri Detweiler and Nancy Castleman in their book “Invest In Yourself: Six…
Hospitals Go To The Mattresses To Avoid Transparency
Washington just got an important lesson in the uncharitable nature of what were once called charity hospitals. When House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith floated a proposal to require nonprofit hospitals to explain how…
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