Lifestyle

Use these practical tips to give better holiday gifts this year. You’ll be happy to know that a bigger price tag doesn’t necessarily mean a happier recipient! A growing body of research from behavioral finance experts identifies the kinds of presents that people typically like best and the mental quirks that prevent many people from buying them. (Dreamstime/TCA)
Finance

How to Give Better Holiday Gifts

Science insights on this otherwise very personal task

By Alicia Adamczyk, Kiplinger Personal Finance | November 4, 2025
Image of a moving golf club about to hit a golf ball on a tee. Incivility rules at the Ryder Cup 2025
Greg Schwem

Incivility Rules at the 2025 Ryder Cup

‘Europe, your next beer is on me’

By Greg Schwem | October 27, 2025
"The Book of Hope" by Jane Goodall - book cover. From Celadon publishers. Article emphasizing the link between Jane Goodall and hope
Books

Jane Goodall and Hope

Her most recent written work, ‘Book of Hope,’ returns to bestseller lists

By Anna Tingley, Variety | October 14, 2025
The headshot of Benjamin Franklin on a $100 bill besides some medication in pill packs. Article on higher Medicare costs
Finance

Higher Medicare Costs in 2026

A ripple effect into the health care and insurance system

By Donna LeValley | October 9, 2025
Senior woman working as a barista. 7 Surprising Reasons Retirees Are Going Back to Work. Image and article from Kiplinger Financial
Finance

7 Surprising Reasons Retirees Are Going Back to Work

Why and how – tips from a financial expert

By Donna Fuscaldo | September 30, 2025
Fired worker needs to know what to do if you lose your job. Image by Brian T Young
Finance

What to Do If You Lose Your Job

How to move ahead for immediate and future success

By Jill Schlesinger | August 20, 2025
Visit_VBR - Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains are one of the many spots where natural love can be nurtured. Photo courtesy of Visit-VBR
Annie Tobey

Editor's Letter: A Natural Love

An issue that can connect across the aisle

By Annie Tobey | July 23, 2025
Great Smoky Mountains wall mural for bringing an outdoor feel to a windowless room
Home & Garden

Bringing an Outdoor Feel to a Windowless Room

Tips to create a beautiful indoor sanctuary

By Annie Tobey | July 22, 2025
How to choose a financial advisor: a professional shakes hands with a senior woman and her husband joins the conversation. By Monkey business images
Finance

How to Choose a Financial Advisor

Questions for you and for the potential professional

By Jill Schlesinger | July 14, 2025
Man doing his online finances, such as making 401(k) contributions. Image by Anna Tolipova
Finance

The 401(k) Mistake That Could Cost You Millions 

Should you reduce your 401(k) contributions in this uncertain economy?

By Donna Fuscaldo | June 27, 2025

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