40 Amazing Date Night Ideas for People Over 40 Shutterstock If you’ve been dating a while, it’s a good bet you’ve probably already exhausted your backlog of date night ideas. Coffee bar? Check. State fair? You’ve been to every one in a three-state radius. Wine bar? No thanks. But you needn’t get discouraged. Remember: Going on dates should be fresh and exciting, not cookie-cutter and trite. (Yeah, that means dinner-and-a-movie is on the outs....
40 Happy Facts That Will Put a Smile on Your Face Shutterstock If you take it from the front pages, the world can seem like a fairly negative, cynical place. But peak beneath the fold—and beyond the headlines—and you’ll find that this big beautiful planet of ours isn’t just a haven of bad news. In fact, right now, at this very moment, we’re living in one of the most positive moments in history....
40% of Americans Are Overpaying in Property Taxes—Find Out If You’re One of Them Shutterstock With home prices continuing to rise, it’s more important than ever to get your real estate finances in order. This includes reassessing your property tax bill. But a new report from Realtor.com found that nearly 41 percent of Americans are overpaying in property taxes—and worst of all, most homeowners don’t even know it. RELATED: Car Insurance Rates Expected to Spike 10% in Some States—And Tariffs Could Make It Worse ....
5 Costco Dupes Starbucks Doesn’t Want You to Know About Shutterstock Whether you’re rushing out the door, feeling lazy in the morning, or just in desperate need of a second cup of coffee, Starbucks always seems like a good idea. However, it doesn’t take long for those afternoon pick-me-ups to take a toll on your wallet. In fact, many customers would argue that Starbucks is no longer affordable , prompting folks to look elsewhere for their pink drinks and breakfast sandwiches....
5 Early Dementia Signs That Show Up in Your Finances, New Report Finds JPC-PROD / Shutterstock With dementia expected to affect 78 million people worldwide by 2030, it’s vital to keep an eye out for any early warning signs. Before there are more obvious changes in language and communication, there are other notable indicators of this devastating disease. And, as it turns out, they may not show up exactly as you’d expect....
5 Signs You Aren’t Eating Enough Leafy Greens, Nutritionists Say iStock Your diet is one of the key building blocks of your health, and high-fiber fruits and vegetables should be heavily featured on the menu, experts say. In particular, dark leafy greens are considered one of the most nutritious foods you can eat, chock full of important vitamins and minerals that support your body’s essential functions. However, if kale, arugula, and spinach don’t rank highly on your list of favorite foods, there’s a good chance you may be missing out on some of the benefits of this superfood group....
5 Surprising Ways You Can Boost Your 2022 Tax Return, Financial Experts Say RomanR / Shutterstock Tax season is in full swing, and if you’re really on top of things, you may have already filed your taxes well ahead of the deadline . But for those who haven’t filed, Tax Day is right around the corner, set for April 18. Many of us put off dealing with our taxes because the process is confusing, in general, but it can also be overwhelming trying to figure out what deductions to take—and how to secure the biggest refund....
5 Things to Look for When Buying a Used Car, Expert Says iStock Shopping for a used car comes with an entirely different set of issues that new car purchases don’t usually include. Even if you’ve found a make and model with a reputation for lasting long out on the road, the status of key components changes with each vehicle based on how they have been maintained and treated. Fortunately, there are a few easy ways to ensure you’re not driving off with a set of costly problems....
50 Deceptively Simple Tasks That Can Actually Improve Your Life Shutterstock It’s all-too-common to want to improve your life so that you’re living the best one possible. But the hard part comes in figuring out how to improve your life. While you may have massive ideas to change things up, the truth is that smaller, more sustainable actions and hacks actually help you improve your life day-to-day, which really adds up over time....
50 Subtle Health Symptoms You Should Never Ignore Shutterstock Most doctors worth their weight in medical degrees agree that maintaining a balanced diet , leading an active lifestyle, and scheduling regular checkups will put you on the right track when it comes to your health. But the truth is, healthy living can only do so much. Knowing our bodies well and recognizing when something isn’t right is key to wellness. That may be more easily said than done, however: Signs of serious health issues can be subtle in the early stages, when intervention is typically most successful....
50 Things No Woman Over 40 Should Own Shutterstock “The secret of staying young,” Lucille Ball famously joked, “is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” To that, we’d also add living your days without certain objects that are beneath your newly exalted station in life. Yes, turning 40 means you’re entering your best decade . It also means it’s time to retire your ex’s beat-up hoodie, toss out the plastic wine glasses, and never, ever wear celebrity-minted fragrance....
58 Soulmate Quotes to Share With Your One and Only Farknot Architect/Shutterstock Every once in a while, someone walks into our lives and we immediately know they’re right where they belong. And that sort of true soul connection isn’t only reserved for romantic partners . The deep bond that exists between best friends is every bit as powerful as the ones we form with more amorous intent. That’s true not just for people, but for animals, too....
6 Best Apps for Tracking Calories, According to Dietitians RossHelen / Shutterstock There is nothing simple about losing weight —or even maintaining a healthy diet. Between work, family, and life in general, you have enough on your plate, and that’s not including tracking the food that’s on your literal plate. But if you’re looking to keep your diet in check, counting calories can be a great way to help you stay fit or achieve weight-loss goals....
6 Best New Items From Target’s “Nostalgic” Christmas Line Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Whatever your plans are this weekend, drop them. Hearth & Hand just released its Christmas line, and items will sell out—if they haven’t already. For the uninitiated, Hearth & Hand is an extension of Joanna Gaines ‘ home and lifestyle brand, Magnolia, designed exclusively for Target . This year, the patterns and designs are all about embodying nostalgia....
6 Cheating Red Flags to Look for in Photos With Your Partner Davide Angelini / Shutterstock An unknown perfume or lipstick on a shirt collar, secretive texting, or sudden changes in sexual desire—these are some of the most common signs people look for that their partner might be cheating. But have you ever considered looking at photographs? According to experts, your partner’s body language and facial expressions can reveal valuable information....
6 Classic Holiday Movies Getting a Streaming Comeback This November MGM Everyone knows that once Halloween has passed, the holiday season can officially kick off again—including the movies we watch. That’s why this month, most of the top streaming services are bringing back some of the most beloved holiday and Christmas movies ever released. Whether you’re looking for something to officially switch the mood over after Thanksgiving dinner or find yourself caught in an early snowstorm, there’s already plenty of great festive flicks to pick from....
6 Reasons Snakes Come in Your House, Experts Say Shutterstock / Yuttanas No matter where you live, there’s a good chance that snakes will make their way to your yard at some point. But while experts say this can be a blessing for your garden, these reptiles pose a potential problem when they decide to move on further into human territory. Even though it can be quite a surprise to come across one in places like your garage—or even your car —it’s quite another to find that they’ve made their way into your main living space....
6 Shocking Game Show Scandals That Changed TV Forever Bettmann / Contributor / Getty Images We all have a favorite game show , whether it’s one you grew up watching or one that you recently got hooked on. Perhaps you tune into The Price Is Right when you’re home sick, or maybe you look forward to nightly Jeopardy! after a long day of work. Part of the fun is playing along and cheering for contestants as they win big, but unfortunately, these shows aren’t always defined by good vibes and underdog stories....
6 Supplements to Avoid If You’re Taking a GLP-1 Medication, Doctors Say Shutterstock Deciding to take a GLP-1 weight-loss medication such as Ozempic , Wegovy, or Mounjaro is no small commitment. Though the newest class of weight loss injections is known to be uniquely effective in helping people regulate blood sugar and shed excess pounds , they also have the potential to cause serious side effects in some patients. To make matters worse, taking weight-loss drugs alongside certain supplements can cause interactions or trigger more serious side effects....
6 Thrillers That Are Considered Offensive by Today’s Standards TriStar Pictures Sometimes, the only way to see how far we’ve come is to look back at what came before. Movies, especially popular thrillers , are a great way to gauge how societal standards have shifted. “That didn’t age well” may be a popular meme to refer to online commentary, but can also be true of films that were hits in their day , even if some of the world already saw them as controversial....
