Useful context for everyday questions
Explore reporting and explainers across health, money, insurance, housing, and more.
Recently published
Leaving behind the home you’ve lived in for years can be difficult once retirement arrives. Still, moving to a smaller place often pays off financially, particularly after…
2 min read Published
With more than 15 years of experience, registered nutritionist Jo Williams has a particular interest in public health and community cooking projects. She says a healthy brain…
10 min read Published
What if the best workouts for lowering blood pressure are not long runs or intense gym sessions? That may sound unexpected, but major cardiology research points to a particular…
7 min read Published
Mortgage rates have edged lower as November begins, but they remain above the 7% mark.
5 min read Published
Slow, comforting pastimes are emerging as a modern way to care for yourself.
1 min read Published
If retirement is getting close, you may be asking whether your savings are on track and whether your 401(k) can support the lifestyle you want. Some people are well ahead, but…
4 min read Published
My home escrow keeps rising because insurance premiums and property taxes are both going up. Some people have suggested that I pay those costs once a year instead of including…
1 min read Published
If you have spent years in an income-driven repayment plan and are working toward student loan forgiveness, there is one number you may not have been watching closely: the…
9 min read Published
Supplemental Security Income payments for December 2026, with benefits of up to $994, are scheduled to reach recipients in 31 days.
1 min read Published
What if the world’s leading killer had an unexpected challenger — not from a cutting-edge laboratory, but from a traditional Japanese food? It may sound hard to believe, yet…
8 min read Published