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4 Red Flags When Shopping With Rakuten, According to Retail Experts Tada Images / Shutterstock The adage “spending money to make money” has fueled business ventures since the invention of capitalism, but it’s also the elevator pitch for Rakuten. The Japan-based e-commerce platform offers an alluring proposition: You buy products , and you get cash back. Of course, if you’re hoping for a quick buck or even just a great deal, there are some considerations to keep in mind....

40 Habits to Drop by Age 40 Shutterstock By the time you hit 40, you’re probably in a pretty comfortable place. You’re at a job that pays well, maybe have a family with a couple kids, and are a proud owner of a packed schedule and a never-ending to-do list. Even if you feel like you have everything together, there are definitely some changes you can make. To up your productivity, increase your confidence, and live your best life yet, here are 40 habits you should drop immediately....

42 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Grandparents Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix Any Hollywood fan knows that Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are doting grandparents to Kate Hudson’s kids, and that Blythe Danner is a proud grandma to Gwyneth Paltrow’s children. But there are plenty of stars you might not have realized are at that stage. From Kid Rock to Lauryn Hill , here are celebrities you didn’t realize are already grandparents....

5 “Bad” Habits That Are Actually Good for You, According to Doctors iStock All too often, things we once believed were good for us turn out to be health hazards . For example, coconut oil—once hailed as a healthier alternative to other types of fat—turns out to come with all the cardiovascular pitfalls of its peers. Similarly, agave sweeteners—once viewed as a healthier replacement for table sugar—are higher in calories and no less likely to cause insulin resistance....

5 Best New Dollar Tree Beauty Dupes Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva You might not think it, but Dollar Tree is a breeding ground for skincare and makeup finds—all at an affordable price point. Personally, I’m stocking up on hand creams, lip balms, and moisturizer in preparation for dry skin season. The discount retailer also has a wide selection of beauty dupes for brands like The Ordinary, Dae, Neutrogena, Sol de Janeiro, and more....

5 Best Patterns to Wear If You’re Over 50, According to Stylists pixelheadphoto digitalskillet/Shutterstock Wearing prints and patterns is not only a great way to add some oomph to your outfit, it can also help express your personality. After the age of 50, many people feel like they want to mix it up in the style department a bit. You may not be drawn to polka dots and stripes like you used to be, and are looking for a fashion refresh ....

5 Changes Hitting Bath & Body Works Stores in 2026 Shutterstock One of our favorite things about Bath & Body Works is the brand’s ode to nostalgia. A mall staple for over 35 years, the company has amassed a cult following for releasing and rereleasing scents that evoke strong memories of youth. However, CEO and Director Daniel Heaf stated on a recent earnings call that “2026 will be a year of investing behind our brand to strengthen our fundamentals and position our business for sustainable long-term growth,” which includes several major changes as part of the “holistic growth plan....

5 Easy Ways to Pamper Yourself Every Day, Experts Say iStock Self-care might sometimes feel like a marketing ploy designed to get you to spend more money on face masks and bubble baths. But there’s actually real value in pampering yourself. According to Alice Williams , MD, a physician and healthy living expert based in Las Vegas, prioritizing self-care can help boost your confidence, improve your overall mood, and have a positive impact on your physical and mental health....

5 New Hobby Lobby Finds That Look Just Like Pottery Barn and Anthropologie Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva We all know that Hobby Lobby can be one of the best ways to decorate your home on a budget, especially for holidays. But did you know that it’s also been known to stock dupes of high-end products from time to time? It turns out the store has all kinds of items that look truly identical to designer decor stocked by pricier retailers....

5 Red Flags Your Partner is Manipulating You, Therapists Say iStock While we want our romantic relationships to stand the test of time, we can’t manipulate our significant others into staying with us or otherwise behaving differently. That doesn’t mean some people won’t try to do so, however. It’s not always easy to tell that your partner is working against you for their own wants and needs—especially because they’ll often stop at nothing to convince you they have only good intentions, making you doubt yourself in the process....

5 Secrets About Shopping at Anthropologie You Need to Know, Retail Experts Say Helen89 / Shutterstock Anthropologie is one of the best shops to peruse on a lazy afternoon. It’s known for its large collection of floaty boho dresses, delicious-smelling candles, of-the-moment accessories, and chic home decor , so it’s always fun to see which odds and ends show up at any given location. However, for many of us, it’s also known for its steep prices....

5 Things You Need To Know Before Taking Ozempic, According to a Pharmacist Zoran Zeremski / Shutterstock Whenever you’re prescribed a new medication, it’s important to talk with your doctor and/or pharmacist about what to expect when you start taking it. A drug that’s been in the news—as Ozempic has been of late—is no exception. Even if you’ve read about Ozempic, which has been buzzed about in large part thanks to celebrities taking it off-label to lose weight, you may not know all of the facts....

5 Things You’re Not Texting Your Partner That Therapists Say You Should Be iStock Maybe you’re not big on texting . Or maybe you and your partner have been dating for some time now. No matter the reason, you shouldn’t allow anything to cut off an important form of communication with your significant other. As Nancy Landrum , MA, a relationship expert and creator of MillionareMarriageClub, explains to Best Life , couples back in the day used to see each other frequently during the day—whether that was because they worked together or they reconnected during mealtimes....

5 Tips for Wearing Jeans If You’re Over 60, According to Style Experts Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock Nothing is more classic than denim , and once you have jeans you love, they’ll be a staple in your wardrobe for years to come. Finding that perfect pair isn’t always easy, though. This is true at any age, but with so many brands marketing toward a younger crowd these days, it can be even harder for older women....

5 TV Episodes So Controversial They Sparked Protests <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/12/married-with-children-main-1.png?strip=1&resize=640%2C360&quality=82" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Ed O’Neill on “Married… with Children” - 1”> Sony Pictures Television Not every TV show is for every viewer. But there have been several occasions in which the strong, negative reaction to an episode of a series has gone beyond a matter of preference, even leading to public outcry. The following five TV shows even faced protest for their content, for reasons ranging from terrified children to re-traumatized families of murder victims....

5 Types of Socks You Should Own as You Get Older, Podiatrists Say Sergey Ryzhov / Shutterstock It’s no secret that your body changes a little bit with every passing year—and with so many age-related adjustments , it’s easy to overlook all of the ways that aging can affect foot health in particular. However, podiatrists say that taking care of your feet becomes especially important over the age of 50, by which point the average American has walked over 75,000 miles , according to UCLA Health....

5 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-HomeGoods Employees Shutterstock There’s truly no better weekend activity than spending an afternoon at HomeGoods. You can load up on seasonal goodies, scope out the furniture, buy wall art, and even grab some funky snacks. HomeGoods seemingly has it all, from ultra-chic bar carts to the libations needed to stock them. And it’s all at discount prices, making it much more affordable than other home stores....

5 Ways to Dress Fun Over 60, Stylists Say YAKOBCHUK VIACHESLAV / Shutterstock It’s tired advice that once you get older, you should lean into neutrals, elevated basics , and prim-and-proper pearls and stripes . While your wardrobe can certainly include those elements, it should also be filled with items that help you dress fun over 60. After spending decades collecting your pieces, now is the time to show them off and create outfits that make people on the street stop and think: “Wow, who’s she ?...

54 Cool Words to Liven Up Your Vocabulary valiantsin suprunovich/Shutterstock English is a pretty interesting and complicated language . It consists of plenty of words that look like they should rhyme but don’t, some that are spelled the same but pronounced differently, and others that aren’t pronounced at all like they’re written. And with about 170,000 words in current use, these oddities aren’t exactly easy to pin down. But within all of that confusion are some pretty cool words that are worth knowing....

6 Comedy Movies That Are Offensive by Today’s Standards DreamWorks Pictures/Paramount Pictures Humor is subjective at the best of times—what makes one person laugh uncontrollably might leave another sitting stone-faced—but it becomes even more so as it ages. Comedy exists in opposition to the status quo, and as the status quo changes over time, something that once seemed outrageous and inventive might, just a few decades later, seem hack-y and cliché....