How to Talk to Your Teens About Identity Theft and Protecting Their Credit

As college move-in dates approach, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Bureau of Consumer Protection just published a back-to-school alert urging parents to talk with teens about credit and identity theft. The timing is not random. About a million American children fall victim to identity fraud every year, according to Javelin Strategy & Research, and affected … Read more

Deepak Ramola: Told ‘your voice is like a girl’: Harvard graduate recalls teacher’s advice that changed how he saw himself

Harvard graduate recalls teacher’s advice that changed how he saw himself A comment about the way someone speaks may last only a few seconds, but for the person hearing it, the memory can stay much longer. Deepak Ramola’s recent Instagram post has drawn attention to this simple but familiar experience while also highlighting how a … Read more

Ethel Caterham: Meet 117-year-old Ethel Caterham: World’s oldest living person who has lived through two world wars and survived Covid at 110

Ethel Caterham has now lived for 117 years – and her life story spans a period of history that feels almost impossible to imagine.The world’s oldest living person celebrated her 117th birthday with family and friends in Surrey, according to the BBC. Caterham lives at Hallmark Lakeview Care Home in Lightwater and became the world’s … Read more

10 famous foods that became popular when people had very little money

Spicy misal served with soft pav is one of Maharashtra’s great examples of turning inexpensive ingredients into a seriously satisfying meal. Sprouted legumes provide the bulk, while onions, farsan, spices and pav add crunch, heat and texture. The combination is filling without relying on expensive ingredients, which helped make it popular as an everyday meal … Read more

Beef Up Your Taco Night With This Easy Recipe

When I was growing up, “crunchy taco night” was a frequently requested dinner in my family—and with good reason. Between the satisfying crunch of the taco shell and the spiced browned ground beef, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleasing combination. And if you serve the toppings on the side, everyone can build the tacos exactly how they … Read more

Mridul Gupta: ‘Worst economy to hate your job’: Woman urges employees to value their jobs amid tough job market

Woman urges employees to value their jobs amid tough job market For anyone tired of their daily work routine, quitting can sometimes feel like the easiest answer. But when finding another job becomes difficult, that decision can look very different. A recent Instagram video has opened up this conversation, with creator Mridul Gupta asking working … Read more

Family Structure Determines Kids’ Success in School More Than Race or Income, Researchers Say

While universities debate whether to skip standardized admissions tests and the University of Michigan waives first-term grades for some incoming students, new research suggests that relaxing standards might not be the best way to help kids who are struggling in school. The new report by the Institute for Family Studies (IFS) and the American Enterprise … Read more