Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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8 ways to save money on home maintenance Does it feel like homeownership is just a never-ending to-do list of routine maintenance tasks? Being a homeowner means you have full dominion over your living space — but it also means you’re responsible for taking care of everything. How Much Do You Have Set Aside For Home Maintenance? Unfortunately, home maintenance isn’t as simple as flipping some switches and checking a few filters. Keeping your home in tip-top shape isn’t free. A...
America’s Halloween sweet tooth: 2025 candy and decor trends from Instacart data These days, Halloween doesn’t wait for October — the season seems to sneak up sooner and sooner. From candy corn to cobwebs, consumers dive into the festivities well before pumpkins take over porches and store aisles. From sweet treats to spooky décor, Instacart data shows that October is one of the most festive times of the year, and candy takes center stage. Candy’s Biggest Day of the Year Hallo...
How much does it cost to raise a child in 2025 Thinking about starting a family—or already expecting? You’re not alone in asking the big question: Can we actually afford this? The average cost to raise a child to age 18 is now estimated to be between $297,000 and $331,933, depending on income and geography—not including college. That breaks down to $16,000–$30,000 per year, with costs rising sharply in high-cost states, Domain Money reports. Key Takeaways - Top 3 expense...
Your company is going public: Navigating complex equity decisions Let's say you have worked at a tech company for seven years and are now facing a potential initial public offering. You have a mix of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, and restricted stock units, and are wondering how to approach your equity compensation decisions. You left the company recently and had to exercise some ISOs, triggering alternative minimum tax for the first time. Now, with the...
Classics for babies: Board books introduce Shakespeare and Tolstoy to young readers Most people would not consider “Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble” to be a nursery rhyme. But Utah children’s author Jennifer Adams does. Adams and illustrator Alison Oliver have used the witches’ opening couplet from “Macbeth” as the focus of the latest in their series of BabyLit books — board books that introduce classic literature to readers between zero...
How AI is transforming accounting Once synonymous with spreadsheets and manual ledger entries, the accounting profession is undergoing a radical shift. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping industries like healthcare, logistics and financial management. Initial fears that AI would eliminate accounting jobs overlooked its true potential. By automating repetitive tasks, AI allows accountants to focus on strategic, analytical, and advisory roles, making their work...
6 early crypto giveaways and what they're worth now With no real markets or user base, the first wave of cryptocurrencies needed a way to spread. The answer was simple: give the coins away. Faucets, airdrops and oddball promotions put tokens into people’s hands for free. Now, many of those giveaways rank among some of the most valuable windfalls in financial history. 6 incredible crypto giveaways From gaming tournaments to email signups, early crypto projects found creative w...
Back to school, back to the bus. Why that yellow ride still defines childhood You didn’t need an alarm clock. You had the school bus. And its arrival was unmistakable — the low diesel growl echoing down the block, the squeal of brakes, the faint smell of exhaust mixing with morning dew. Step inside and you were hit with the same sensory cocktail every kid knows: cracked Naugahyde seats sticky in summer, rattling windows that never quite shut, and the odd mystery gum fused und...
Founders are rethinking startup funding, and VC isn’t the default Venture capital may still dominate Silicon Valley headlines, but most early-stage founders aren’t relying on it to fund their businesses. A May 2025 Mercury survey of 1,500 U.S. entrepreneurs running companies less than six years old found that VC investment ranked only fifth among top funding sources, behind self-funding, business loans, revenue-based financing, and support from friends and family. In fac...
Dousing the fire of GERD If you have an esophagus, you’ve almost certainly experienced the occasional bout of heartburn — that painful sensation that occurs when highly acidic stomach juices splash up into the tube that connects your mouth and stomach. It’s no fun, but the discomfort quickly passes. But if you have frequent heartburn — called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD — you know it can be a life-altering misery. People with GERD can experience such sharp pain it...
Do red light tickets affect insurance? The complexities of a red light violation can be confusing, especially when considering the potential impact on your car insurance rates. CheapInsurance.com breaks down what constitutes running a red light, the consequences, and how it can affect your driving record and insurance premiums. What Is a Red Light Violation? A red light violation, or “running a red light,” occurs when a driver fails to comply with traffic signals at an int...
How ecommerce brands are preparing for the toughest peak season yet Based on a survey of 200 senior ecommerce leaders across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, Passport shares how tariffs, fulfillment pressures, and rising customer expectations are reshaping peak season 2025 — and the strategies brands are using to stay competitive. Peak season 2025 is shaping up to be the most complex yet for ecommerce. Rising tariffs, the end of de minimis, and higher customer expectations are p...
Oysters are breathing life into the Chesapeake Bay It would be a quiet and peaceful morning at the edge of the Choptank River in Cambridge, Maryland, if not for the forklifts racing around the pier, scraping 5-foot-tall metal cages along the ground as they go. It’s early May and the sun is just beginning to burn off the mid-morning haze, but the crew has been at it since dawn. Everyone is energized despite the early start, and rightfully so, because the cages are brimming w...
Homeless San Diegans are bicycling toward independence On a sunlit Thursday morning in downtown San Diego, the sidewalk in front of Father Joe’s Villages buzzes with an excited energy. Nearly two-dozen people, dressed in everything from street clothes to aerodynamic Lycra, gather around a lineup of bicycles and tricycles. Among them are experienced riders from local clubs like Major Taylor and first-timers tentatively gripping handlebars. Towering above most, clad in a neon y...
Vouchers are booming, but lack of rural private schools that accept them means students miss out Sitting on the Kentucky border, the Christian Academy of Indiana draws students from 56 different ZIP codes in southern Indiana. Some come from as far as 30 miles away and live in counties without private schools. Families in those distant communities make the drive every day — sometimes carpooling — because they’re drawn to the school’s environment and extracurriculars, and esp...
The child tax credit is changing. Here’s what it means for your family. A new child tax credit is coming next year, bringing significant changes that will alter how much assistance families receive — and which families can receive it. With his tax and spending package, President Donald Trump passed a permanent change to the child tax credit spearheaded by congressional Republicans. It goes into effect for families filing income tax returns in 2026. The changes increase the tot...
7 scholarships students should consider applying for before 2025 ends As college costs soar, securing financial aid has become paramount for students pursuing higher education. Scholarships help reduce the burden of college costs without requiring repayment, making them essential tools for accessing quality education. For students prepping for college, starting the scholarship application process early is crucial. Many of the most competitive and generous awards have...
Why business automation won’t be optional in 2026 The companies that will thrive in 2026 have one thing in common: They’re automating the time-drains holding others back. Business automation uses technology to handle repetitive tasks automatically—without human intervention—so your team can focus on higher-value work. Your ecommerce team spends precious hours every week on tasks that could run automatically: order fulfillment, rate comparisons, invoice handlin...
It's back-to-school time: Home maintenance for busy families The back-to-school season is a busy time for families, from having to gather school supplies to figuring out a new schedule for picking up and dropping off kids. As summer comes to a close, it’s also an important time for home maintenance tasks due to seasonal weather. Certain tasks are crucial to ensuring that your home and its systems continue working as expected to help avoid costly repairs. This home m...
Smart home facial recognition: How it works and what to know Your front door’s new digital bouncer Imagine this: You’re juggling groceries, your toddler’s backpack, and your phone is somewhere in the abyss of your bag. As you walk up to your front door, it scans your face and clicks open. No keys, no codes, no hands. Just a glance. This isn’t science fiction. Thanks to advances in facial recognition technology and edge computing, your smart home now has a new kind of welcome...
How to start a rental property business: A complete step-by-step guide Starting a rental property business sounds exciting. It can lead to steady monthly income and a chance to build financial freedom for generations. But let’s be real; most people who talk about buying real estate get stuck before even acquiring their first property. It isn’t easy, and the process can be intimidating. From establishing the right legal structures to securing financing and ensuring tenant occ...
Container shipping rates surge $800-$900 amid carrier rate increases Global trade dynamics were marked by heightened protectionism, legal pushback, and strategic realignments this past week. The U.S.-India trade confrontation intensified sharply as the U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on key Indian exports, prompting economic turbulence in India and escalating diplomatic tensions. Concurrently, U.S. courts challenged the legality of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, ruling they e...
Intel faces the unusual challenge of trying to influence one of its owners: the federal government As the U.S. government obtains a 10% stake in Intel, the American computer chip manufacturer finds itself in the awkward position of attempting to influence Trump administration officials who now hold some sway over the company through its stock holdings. But as Intel executives navigate the new business arrangement, they have several political and policy tools at their...
Losing faith: Rural, religious campuses are among the most endangered The Catholic prayer for the faithful echoed off the limestone walls and marble floor of the high-ceilinged chapel in Davenport, Iowa. It implored God to comfort the poor and the hungry. The sick and the suffering. The anxious and the afraid. Then it took an unexpected turn. “Lord, hear our prayer for St. Ambrose and Mount Mercy University,” the young voice said, “that the grace of the Holy Spirit may help...
This state's kindergarten vaccination rates decline as more parents claim exemptions New childhood vaccination data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that Georgia vaccination rates are decreasing, with 86.8% of the state’s children fully up-to-date on their required vaccines when they entered kindergarten last year. The state’s exemption rate is also on the rise, at 4.8%, with most granted for religious rather than medical reasons. But that’s not t...
