Another year is over, which means a ton of LEGO sets were just retired as of December 2025. One of the best times of the year to buy LEGO is right before the sets are officially retired, but one of th...
The author was laid off at age 58. Courtesy of the author Getting laid off at 58 forced me to confront what retiring comfortably really means. Chasing a "magic number" for retirement kept me w...
Luisa Zhou's parents taught her the importance of working hard. Courtesy of Luisa Zhou Luisa Zhou's immigrant parents taught her to work hard and seek security. She ran out of paid time off after help...
As someone who lived there for a year, I know what to pack for a trip to Ireland. Hannah Kennedy As an American who spent a year living in Ireland , I've created a great packing list for visitors. To ...
After being laid off from CrowdStrike, Dray Jankowski took his time traveling and turned to an AI platform to find his next role. Dray Jankowski Dray Jankowski, a laid-off CrowdStrike employee, turned...
The author left San Francisco over a decade ago. Courtesy of the author I crave going home to the Bay Area, but long visits remind me why Spain feels right. The Bay Area feels car-bound, expensive, ru...
The Magic Puzzle Company is one of my favorite jigsaw puzzle brands on the market right now. Each puzzle is made up of 1,000 unique pieces and filled with fun little easter eggs throughout. Best of al...
David Heacock left his job to run the family business. Courtesy of David Heacock David Heacock's grandfather founded a machinery business in Alabama. His dad told him not to work in the family busines...
We spent 10 days exploring Japan. Jenna DeLaurentis My boyfriend and I made a few mistakes on our first trip to Japan , which lasted 10 days. We chose the wrong month to travel in terms of weather and...
Jennifer Clinchy worked at the White House for nine years. Courtesy of Jennifer Clinchy Jennifer Clinchy is a federal attorney who worked at the White House for 9 years. She started a résumé writing s...
The author struggled to adjust to civilian life after the Marines. jacoblund/Getty Images I planned to be in the Marines for my entire career, but I left early to pursue entrepreneurship. Some of the ...
Alexandria Rucker is turning 30 this year. Courtesy of Alexandria Rucker The youngest millennials turn 30 in 2026, marking a generational milestone in America. This cohort of new adults is more divers...
After so many cruises, I like to think I know what I'm doing when I plan them. However, I made a rookie mistake that put a damper on my family's recent sailing. Jill Ribbons I've been on 25+ cruises, ...
Casper Frank Møller, CEO and cofounder of Raw Arctic. Raw Arctic Raw Arctic, co-led by Casper Frank Møller, offers a range of adventure tours in Greenland. US interest in Greenland and geopolitical te...
The author and her husband traveled the world together before eloping. Courtesy of Zoe Ashbridge I met my husband at work, and we decided to quit our jobs together to cycle around the world. We saved ...
captionTK Rebecca Strong I've been looking for a high-protein, meatless recipe that I could use for quick, easy lunches . I decided to try Martha Stewart's crispy fried tofu recipe, and it's become my...
The latest AirPods Pro have received a modest discount. | Photo: Chris Welch / The Verge If you know where to look, you can often score deals on Apple’s ever-expanding AirPods lineup. Both the AirPods...
After visiting 29 states last year, I would choose to move to Maine. Emily Pogue My husband and I spent most of last year traveling around the United States . We spent time in 29 different states, but...
As I removed the Roccat Burst Core from its box, one of its feet fell off. Budget gaming mice can, and often will, break eventually – but not normally this quickly. I stuck the foot back on, pressed i...
Cinque Terre is one of my favorite places to visit in all of Europe. Sina Ettmer Photography/Shutterstock I'm a travel planner, and there are five European destinations I think everyone should visit. ...