The name Polymarket illuminated on a digital screen. Prediction markets have existed in the U.S. in various forms for decades. (Dreamstime/TCA)
Finance

Are Prediction Markets a Good Bet?

The betting hubs are coming your way

By Kerri Anne Renzulli, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance | August 13, 2026
This tired retired couple is too old to host. Wavebreakmedia
Advice for Life

Too Old to Host, Too Polite to Decline

Can they tell their guests ‘no more’?

August 7, 2026
A couple with a financial planner creating their forever paycheck. Monkey Business Images.
Finance

Plan Your Forever Paycheck

Spend more in retirement without fear of running out

By Kerri Anne Renzulli, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance | August 6, 2026
A man at his computer is unhappy at work but nervous for the second act. Massimo Parisi.
Advice for Life

Nervous for the Second Act

Should he or shouldn’t he change jobs?

By R. Eric Thomas | August 6, 2026
Grandmother plays with kids while third grandma and granddad look on dejectedly. Image by ChatGPT
Advice for Life

Grandmom Comes Between Kids and ‘Third Grandma’

She keeps the other grandparents from bonding with the kids

By R. Eric Thomas | July 31, 2026
Man on a computer at home, wondering: Can AI Replace Financial Planners? Dark1elf
Finance

Can AI Replace Financial Planners?

What you should know if you are considering the switch

By Jill Schlesinger, Jill on Money | July 30, 2026
The cluelessness of kids watching TV in the 1960s and 1970s. ChatGPT image
Humor

’60s and ’70s TV and the Cluelessness of Kids

Really?!

By Joel Samberg | July 27, 2026
Annoying man asking inappropriate questions, and listeners show their annoyance. Creatista
Advice for Life

Stopping the Inappropriate Questions

Is it possible to stop someone who doesn't know the limits of decency?

By R. Eric Thomas | July 24, 2026
neighbors are rude to a man with autism so he's sad as he sits outside on a fallen log. Ben Bibikov
Advice for Life

Neighbors Rude to Man with Autism Spectrum Disorder

The neighbors should know better, but what’s he to do?

By R. Eric Thomas | July 16, 2026
Nice glass broken by a well-meaning but not-so-helpful guest.
Advice for Life

Well-Meaning But Not-So-Helpful Guest

Two broken glasses and food particles and lipstick on dishes

By R. Eric Thomas | July 15, 2026

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