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​I'm earning more than 140 times as much on my savings now that I'm actively managing my money

I was obsessed with Barbie growing up so my dad helped me invest in Mattel, and I'm still building wealth today using the lessons he taught me

I never understood why my uncle didn't give me birthday presents until he handed me $6,000 after college that he'd been tucking away for years

In 1974, my great-grandmother struck a deal with my 18-year-old dad that taught him a lifelong lesson about saving money

When I was 10, my mom used a $5 bill to teach me money lessons that would last a lifetime

I've been a teacher for 12 years. Please: Skip the holiday mug and give your kid's teacher a gift card instead

Inflation derailed my dad's long-term retirement plan, but he's calculated that waiting is worth it

4 reasons I'm no longer willing to leave town without travel insurance

I've been an elementary school teacher for the past 12 years, and I think 6 strategies can help kids thrive when they head back to school

Well+Good
I Kept a ‘One-Line-a-Day Journal’ for 5 Years—Here Are My 10 Biggest Takeaways

Sleepopolis
Can This Swiss Brand’s Science-Backed Sleepwear Really Cure Everything From Insomnia to Hot Flashes?

Insider (Travel)
I visited Salem, Massachusetts, as the town prepped for Halloween. Here are 11 things that surprised me about the spooky historic village.

All Getaways
Best Weekend Getaways from New York City: 12 Trips Near NYC

Best Weekend Getaways in New York Guide

9 Romantic Getaways From New York: Best Trips for Couples

14 Best Things to Do in Williamsburg to Make the Most of Your Trip

Tilt Magazine
The Most Iconic Moments at the Oscars

Disney's Up Here is High School Musical For Adults

Full Time Review: A Working-Class Mother in Perpetual Motion

A Good Person Has Strong Direction and Performances, Despite Overstuffed Plotlines

Marlowe: A Noir That's Been Here and Done That

Flashdance Turns 40

Why We Can't Forget Forgetting Sarah Marshall 

Alice, Darling Review: A Quiet Drama That Explores the Hidden Corners of Psychological Abuse

Symbols of Time in The Last of Us Pilot Episode

Flashback 1985–Revisiting the Original Teen Wolf as a New Remake Premieres

The Timeless Appeal of the Time Loop–30 Years of Groundhog Day​

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice: Celebrating 35 Years of the Tim Burton Classic

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret: Judy's Blume's Adaptation is Right On

All 26 Pixar Movies Ranked

Jennifer Lopez's The Mother is Eerily Similar to Enough, But That's Not a Bad Thing

Barbie is an Ode to Growing Up

Beauty News NYC
Q&A with Devanshi Garg Sareen, Founder & CEO of Motif

Q&A with Isabel Greiner from Intuisse

Q&A with Carolina Reis Oliveira & Alessandra Zonari of OneSkin

Q&A with Jacqueline Taylor Fiechter, Co-founder of Le Prunier

Q&A with Tata Harper, Founder & CEO of Tata Harper Skincare

Q&A with Ron Arbusman, Founder & Creative Director of Ammrada

Q&A with Allie Egan, Founder of Veracity

Q&A with Arielle Moody, co-founder of Mama Sol

Q&A with Adriana Bena, Founder of Për Në

Q&A with Dr. Brent Ridge, Co-Founder of Beekman 1802

Q&A with Alex McIntosh, Founder & CEO of Thrive Natural Care

Vodana's GlamWave Curling Iron Packs the Heat to Keep Your Tresses Neat

Lélior’s Le Bonaparte Exudes Exquisite Fragrances with its Stylish, Compact Design

MCM’s All-Over Spray: Luxury Fragrance For On-the-Go

Vieve’s Leaves Revitalizing Routine Set Puts the Self-Care in Skincare

Fleuri Beauty's Boost Serum: Quench Your Skin's Thirst

Scentbird: A Perfume Subscription Fit for Any Summer’s Day

Timeline Skin Health: Swiss Skincare That Energizes Your Skin

JSHealth’s 4-Step Vitamin Skincare System Gives A Radiant Glow

Playing with MUD: MUD Organics’ Sea Buckthorn Serum & Detox Pack

Lifevine Wines Have Zero Sugar, But Superlative Taste

TOCCA’s Luxury Fragrance Wardrobe: Perfect Scents for Summer Moments

Caprina Moisturizing Body Lotion Has A Centuries-Old Ingredient

OneSkin: Science-Backed Skincare That’s Worth the Investment

Onekind’s Solardrops Redefine Sunkissed

Julia Haart’s +Body Collection Solves All of Shapewear’s Problems

Shield+Heal: The Neuroscience of Lip Balm

Julia Haart and Alina Mehrle Team Up at AMEON Skincare

Lion Pose Sets a New Tone for the Conversation Around Skincare

Cupshe: High Quality, Budget-Friendly Swimwear

Julep Beauty’s Everyday Easy 4-Piece Kit Streamlines Your Beauty Routine

Mela & Kera’s Balayage Exceptionnel Protects and Hydrates Hair

AveSeena: A Multisensory Approach to Skincare

Symphony Beauty: Purifect has Budget-Friendly, Nature-Inspired Skincare

Symphony Beauty: Clara’s New York Has Luxury, Botanical Skincare

We’re Over the Moon for Graydon’s Supermoon Serum

These Ghee-Based Lip Products are Game Changers

Motif’s Abundance Plumping PhytoCeramide Cleanser Has Style

Le Mini Macaron Gives You a Time-Saving Gel Mani at Home

OTM’s Monaco Shields Your Beauty Products from Heat Damage

These Celeb-Backed Skincare Brands are Coming in Hot

Harmony Lipgloss Is On Fire

ESW Beauty Has the Cocktail for Smooth Lips

LIMBOSS: The Rose-Gold Standard for Beauty

Catalyst: The Waterproof, Drop Proof Case for AirPods

Intuisse: Skincare Best Served Chilled

Juice Beauty Launches Stem Cellular SleepWrinkle Retinol Overnight Eye Cream

Le Prunier’s Plum Beauty Oil Grows in Size and Popularity

Furtuna Skin Has a Post-Procedure Skincare Solution

Motif Launches New Power Brightening Bicelle Serum

Twilla: A Side Sleeper’s Dream

OS-01 Shield Protects Your Skin From Sun and Screen

This Candle is Totally My Jam

Glow Like a Mermaid with Biography’s Sea Chrome Revitalize Body Oil

Evolved by Nature Elevates Hand Soap with Science

BeautyScopes: November 2023

This Gift Set From Flora Mirabilis Is A Dream Come True

BeautyScopes: December 2023

Allégorie’s Gala Hobo Fanny Bag Has Stylish A-Peel

Beautyscopes: January 2024

With Doughpamine You’re 15 Minutes Away from Gourmet Cookies

This Beauty Matcha Latte is Wellness in a Glass

Beautyscopes: February 2024

Let's Eat Cake
How Much Cake Do You Need For Your Party? Here's Your Serving Guide

How To Decorate A Halloween Cake That Looks As Good As It Tastes

Take A Bite Out Of These Awesome Snake Cakes

These Cool Tim Burton Cakes Will Make Every Day Feel Like Halloween

Pie Is So Basic, Try These 35 Incredible Thanksgiving Cake Ideas For Dessert Instead

Be Batter Prepared With These 10 Simple Baking Tips For Beginners

Gingerbread Has Taken Over Houses And Cookies, And Now It’s In These Delicious Cakes, Too

23 Scrumdiddlyumptious Willy Wonka Desserts

How To Upgrade Your Store-Bought Cake From Uninspired To Unbelievable

These 54 Adorable Valentine’s Cupcakes Are Much Tastier Than Crunchy Conversation Hearts

Darcy Magazine
These Simple Fall Nail Designs Are The Stunning Solution For Your Packed Schedule

Tiny But Mighty: These 35 Tattoos Are The Perfect Entry To Ink

These Fall Nail Designs May Be Short, But They’re Big On Style

50 Gifts Under $25 That Will Look As Good As Your Wallet Feels

51 Gifts That Will Bring In The Year Of The Dragon With A Roar

Lélior’s L’Étoile Diffuser is an Interior Designer’s Dream

Better Goods
Is RMS Beauty Clean? We Analyzed Them to Find Out

Is Hourglass Cosmetics Clean? Our In-Depth Analysis Reveals the Answer

Is Philosophy a Clean Brand? We Analyzed Them to Find Out

Is Drunk Elephant Clean & Sustainable? We Investigate

Is Rare Beauty Clean? A Deep Dive Analysis

Is First Aid Beauty Really A Clean Company? We Reviewed the Brand to Find Out

Juice Beauty: A Deep Dive into its Sustainability and Clean Beauty Claims

Is Good Molecules As "Good" As Its Name Implies? We Investigate

Is Supergoop! as Super Clean as it Reports? We Did a Deep Dive Into This Sunscreen Brand 

Are Rodan & Fields as Clean as They Claim? Our Analysis

Is Tatcha a Clean Brand? We Investigate

Is Jones Road a Clean Beauty Brand? We Put Its Products to the Test

Peeling Back The Petals: Is Flower Beauty Clean?

Is SheaMoisture Sustainable and Natural? Our Analysis

Are Moroccanoil’s Products Clean and Sustainable? We Investigate

Is 100% Pure Clean? We Put Them to the Test

Is Cetaphil as Clean & Good As They Claim? We Investigate

Is Laura Mercier Clean and Sustainable? We Investigate

Certified Forgotten
The Psychology of Choice in ‘Would You Rather’

Big Picture Film Club
The Appeal of Small-Town Dramas: One Tree Hill and Riverdale

Bewitched: How a Fantasy Sitcom Cast Its Spell on 1960s Television

The Gothic Romance of The Vampire Diaries

Behind the Name: The Origins and Reasons for Actors' Stage Names

Klueless Magazine
Gothic Chic–Hitting Runways and Retail Stores

Labataan​
A Gen-Z Guide to Beauty Featuring Bobbi Brown Teenage Beauty

Happy Healthy Things
Why Step Aerobics Are the Perfect Winter Cardio Routine

End of the Bench
Major League Baseball’s New Rules, As Explained by Monopoly’s Rich Uncle Pennybags

Medium
Doré’s La Crème Moisturizer Shows How Clean Beauty Can Be Effective, Environmentally Friendly, and Affordable

MTB
15 Italian Swimwear Brands to Try This Summer

Types of Bathing Suit Bottoms

What Exactly Is Sustainable Swimwear?

12 UK-Based Sustainable Swimsuit Brands to Know

12 Australia-Based Sustainable Swimwear Brands to Know

Fordham EP 3.0
Reflections of Home

Goodreads
Goodreads Book Reviews

Booked for Review
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret Revie