9 Reasons Your Adult Children Aren’t Going To Church
Image Source: 123rf.com For many parents, watching their children grow up and leave the nest comes with a bittersweet sense of pride. But something even more confusing and painful can follow: watching those same children drift away from the church that raised them. The pews once filled with
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Toyota and Subaru Hit With a Lawsuit Over 12-Volt EV Batteries
It may sound surprising, but many electric vehicles still rely on a small 12-volt battery, and now owners are suing major automakers over failures. The lawsuit alleges that Toyota and Subaru sold bZ4X and Solterra EVs with defective 12-volt systems that drain rapidly, sometimes leaving vehicles unusable. If
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5 American Traditions Slowly Fading Into The Past
Every generation has traditions that once defined family time, local culture, and identity. But a combination of technological change, demographic shifts, and evolving values means some traditions are quietly slipping away. These fading traditions aren’t just nostalgic—they shape community bonds, shared history, and a sense of belonging. Understanding
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12 Career Fields In Dire Need of More Women In Leadership Positions
Despite progress in gender equality, women in leadership remain vastly underrepresented across many industries. In certain career fields, the leadership gap is especially glaring, and it’s impacting innovation, decision-making, and long-term sustainability. Studies show that companies with more women in leadership roles outperform those without, yet many sectors
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10 Things You Used To Be Able To Do That Are Now Heavily Regulated (Or Even Illegal)
Time changes norms, laws, and what we once considered everyday behavior. That’s why so many actions that were once commonplace are now illegal—or heavily regulated. Understanding what’s now illegal helps us grasp how society has evolved in areas like health, safety, morality, and public order. Each of 10
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6 Car Features You Are Paying For But Rarely Use
We all love the idea of advanced car features—after all, who wouldn’t want gesture controls or self-parking? But here’s the catch: studies show many of these high-tech add-ons end up just taking up space. As automakers add more, they boost the sticker price, yet owners often never turn
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Trust No One: 8 Things You Should Never Divulge About Your Personal Finances
Image Source: 123rf.com There’s a reason the phrase “money talks” exists—and when it does, it often says far more than it should. In a world where everyone from friends to coworkers to social media followers can feel entitled to know the details of someone’s financial life, discretion is
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12 States Where You Can Be Fined for What You Wear in Public
Image Source: 123rf.com There’s no question that fashion is a form of self-expression. From ripped jeans to crop tops to political slogans on T-shirts, what someone wears often tells a story about who they are. But in some states across the U.S., that story might come with a
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On Our Radar: Stagflation, Gold, and Foreign Stocks
So far, the US stock market has been less volatile in May than it was in April. If you’re one of the many people who find market volatility to be unnerving, this is probably a relief. But for investors who are following the headlines closely, there’s still a
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May 2025 Market & Investor Trends
Something interesting happened in the US stock market in mid-May: Despite significant volatility this spring, on May 13, the broad US stock market (as represented by the Vanguard Total Stock Market index fund, VTI) returned to the same level where it started the year, and through June 4
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