Live

USA TODAY Network / Reuters Boxes containing kids’ electric toothbrushes have been recalled over a loose button cell battery that officials said could be “easily accessed by children, posing an ingestion hazard.” According to a recall notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall does not affect the Autobrush Sonic Pro Kids […]

USA TODAY Network / Reuters Most Americans have health insurance, but that doesn’t ease fears of a medical emergency pushing them to the financial brink, a study shows. Nearly 97% of the 1,507 Americans surveyed in February by financial services firm JG Wentworth said they had health insurance. Still, a whopping 94.7% of the insured

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Retirement in Florida? It’s not all sunshine and daisies. (Or, as the case may be, orange blossoms.) Sure, there are lots of good reasons to move there, as we document in “11 Lesser-Known Reasons to Retire in Florida That Might Surprise You.” Many people do, after all. But there are plenty of

PeopleImages / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. More Americans than ever now live long enough to retire. But even as longevity improves, certain risks continue to shape what later life looks

Oliver Alexander Anderson Huerta / Shutterstock.com Nestled in a high valley in Mexico’s pine-studded Western Sierra Madre range, the city of Durango’s surroundings look like what we think of as the Old West. And in fact, between 1954 and 2004, more than 140 Hollywood movies were filmed in the mountains, valleys, and deserts surrounding Durango.

Olya Helms / Shutterstock.com Nothing beats the spectacular show fall foliage puts on in the autumn, and you don’t have to travel states away to experience beautiful color. The following trees will turn your landscape into a seasonal masterpiece. This carefully curated selection of the best trees for fall color, from shortest to tallest, includes

canadastock / Shutterstock.com So, which country’s citizens enjoy the best retirement? According to the latest report from the Natixis Investment Managers, it’s Norway due to its strong health outcomes, low unemployment, and high-income equality. Ireland comes in at second place. According to the 2025 Global Retirement Index Report, the citizens of these 10 countries enjoy

trabantos / Shutterstock.com It started with a canceled work assignment. We were supposed to move to Budapest for my husband’s job. This was a temporary relocation that felt like a long-awaited opportunity to shake things up, show our kids the world, and step outside the routine we had built in Brooklyn. We were mentally committed

Kelly vanDellen / Shutterstock.com Apple released its iOS 18 software update in September. Most iPhone models from the past few years can support it, although they may not have every feature that the latest iPhone models will. One feature of the iOS 18 update that’s available in the U.S. and Canada for users of iPhone

goffkein.pro / Shutterstock.com Weeds are not just an eyesore; they also steal water, nutrients and sunlight from your flowers. Discover how to get rid of weeds in your flower bed with methods from hand-pulling to herbicides. We’ll share several weed-removal methods, including natural and synthetic options. Learn the basics of making a homemade weed killer

pikselstock / Shutterstock.com The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns put a mark on everything from the way we shop to the way we work. And while the threat of COVID-19 has receded considerably since then, some of the changes it wrought may be here to stay. Not all of the adjustments prompted by the pandemic

Asia Images Group / Shutterstock.com No matter how much you plan, you’ll likely experience a few retirement surprises. Most retirees experience a life different in many ways from what they originally planned. Here are things that surprised retirees. Use these findings to improve your overall retirement plan for a happier and more secure future. https://www.moneytalksnews.com/slideshows/surprising-things-retirees-wish-they-knew-before-calling-it-quits/

U__Photo / Shutterstock.com The housing market is rough for a lot of buyers, and tiny homes have become increasingly popular. They’re often seen as an option for Americans looking for a more affordable home or trying to downsize. You can build a custom house the way you would any other home — or you can

Elnur / Shutterstock.com The last time I traveled, I ended up sitting on the plane for two hours before ever taking off. Somehow I found myself in a similar situation on the flight home after the plane parked at the wrong gate upon arrival. The prototypical loud child sitting behind me didn’t make things much

Zigres / Shutterstock.com Go on a cruise for less than the price of a weekend trip onshore? It’s now possible with one cruise line, although it will require some last-minute scrambling. Holland America Line is using a new method for booking rooms called “standby booking.” Travelers can book a room at a steeply discounted cost