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The Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees in 2026
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Looking for a great place to retire? Or, wondering if the state where you live is too expensive? Property values, cost of living, and lifestyle issues are all important considerations when figuring out where to live. However, don’t forget to think about…
19 surreal photos show the mud, chaos, and glamour of Burning Man
Every year, the question returns: Has Burning Man lost its edge? First tech billionaires turned the desert oasis into their playground. Then the festival’s younger crowd began to thin. Burning Man has been deemed uncool by Gen Z: In 2025, 10% of surveyed attendees were in their 20s, down from more…
I coach executives. AI makes their emotional intelligence more valuable, not less.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Pam Manfredo Curtis, author of “Origin of a Leader.” It has been edited for length and clarity. It’s no surprise that we often make choices based on how we were raised. I can see it in my own life: my mom was a school psychologist. I
I’m applying to entry-level jobs at 56 and can’t even get an interview. My confidence has taken a hit — so I’m pivoting.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennifer Mannix, a 56-year-old based in Tacoma, Washington. It’s been edited for length and clarity. In 2022, after 30 years working for the city of Juneau, Alaska, I was eligible for a full retirement, which included health benefits and a…
Jamie Dimon and AT&T CEO John Stankey shared 4 tips for crushing your career
Nail the basics, speak up, keep learning, and meet in person. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and AT&T CEO John Stankey shared those four pieces of career advice during a recent, wide-ranging interview hosted by LinkedIn. LinkedIn posted text and video highlights of the conversation between the two…
Here’s what critics who saw Nathan Fielder’s secret Elizabeth Holmes doc are saying
Weeks before Elizabeth Holmes entered federal prison after being convicted of fraud, the Theranos founder welcomed a film crew into her home. The first teaser for the resulting documentary, “You Can See Everything,” makes it seem like a mind-bending thriller starring the fallen tech visionary. A24…
I left Texas for Europe more than a decade ago. Living in France is affordable, and I’m happier.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Leah Young, a 34-year-old from Dallas who moved to Spain in 2015. Young is the founder of Fearless Abroad, a company that helps Americans working remotely relocate to Europe. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. A lot of…
The Hidden Costs Of Buying A New Car Nobody Warns You About
Happy Labor Day weekend everyone. Perhaps some of you are in the market for a new car this weekend. I’m definitely not. After almost a year of deliberating between replacing my 2015 Range Rover Sport or continuing to fix it, I’ve finally decided to keep fixing it indefinitely. The main reason is…
I booked a 5-week trip to visit my long-distance boyfriend. We broke up a month before, but I went anyway.
Back in 2022, I got into a very long-distance relationship between Paris (the French one) and Boston (the American one). For about 18 months, we staggered along despite the thousands of miles between us. From the start, he seemed convinced that I needed to move to America if I wanted us to have a…
People ask how I manage 6 kids and caring for 3 relatives. I work a second job and barely get time to myself.
This story is based on an interview with Kaitlin Manns, 33, a home health aide and server from Granite City, Illinois. It has been edited for length and clarity. My grandpa employed a carer before he died at 76. And my grandma, 76, mom, and stepdad, both 56 — all of whom have chronic medical