Most people think they know the basics about the Mormon Church. A few facts float around American culture – polygamy, missionaries in white shirts, no coffee – and most folks assume that’s the full picture. But the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which goes by LDS for short and whose members are still...
You pull into the gas station and watch the numbers spin on the pump faster than you’d like. A gallon of regular that cost you around $3.24 a year ago now reads north of four dollars, and you’re not imagining it – it’s happening all over the country. For a lot of people, the math...
Someday, you’ll be sitting at your kitchen table scrolling through your phone, thinking about the electric bill that just came in, the health insurance premium that went up again this year, and the news that’s somehow gotten louder and more exhausting every single week. And somewhere in that moment, the thought shows up: what if I...
There’s a version of a relationship argument most of us have lived through. Someone says something a little too blunt. The other person goes quiet. And then the next hour – maybe longer – has this uncomfortable texture to it, where both of you are moving around the same space but feeling miles apart. Nobody...
Target is one of the most beloved retail chains in America. Its clean, well-lit stores, its private-label fashion lines, and the way it turns a quick trip for paper towels into a $150 receipt – these are things millions of shoppers know all too well. But “beloved” doesn’t always mean “best priced.” Walmart runs everyday...
Most people do not think twice about what happens the moment they walk through their front door. It is usually automatic: step inside, drop your bag, maybe head straight to the kitchen or couch. Shoes stay on because that is just how it has always been. There is no real reason to question it, and...
A low-quality man is not defined by charm, confidence, or how he presents himself in public. In many cases, he knows exactly how to appear appealing when it suits him. The real measure comes from how he behaves consistently, especially in moments where there is nothing to gain and no audience to impress. That is...
Researcher Bryan Windle of Bible Archaeology Report compiled his list of top ten New Testament archaeological discoveries – a ranked selection drawn from more than 150 years of digging in the ancient world. Published in January 2019 as the second installment of a two-part series, the list covers the most compelling physical evidence tied directly to biblical...
The retirement decision most Americans will face before they turn 62 is deceptively simple on the surface: sign up for Social Security and start getting checks, or wait. Millions of people choose the first option, often with very little understanding of what it truly costs them. According to the Social Security Administration’s 2026 retirement benefits guidance,...
Americans love to debate which state is the best place to live. They argue about weather, taxes, traffic, politics, sports teams, and cost of living. But a lesser-discussed question goes in a more pointed direction: which states do Americans actually hate? Travel and lifestyle research site SplashTravels recently published a 50-state hatred ranking study that attempted to...
Retirement planning hits differently when the numbers don’t line up. For millions of Americans approaching their final working years, the math on housing alone tells a sobering story. The median price of a home in the United States currently sits at $436,705, according to Redfin housing market data – and that single figure can blow up a...
A YouGov poll of 1,000 American adults conducted in early 2026 found that relationship conflict is not only common – it is almost universal. Across 22 topics included in the survey, Americans in relationships reported fighting about everything from money to household chores to the way their partner delivers a single sentence. The data gave Mark Travers, PhD,...
