11 Things Our Grandparents Did So They Could Retire That Just Don’t Exist Today
Just a few generations ago, the American dream of a stable job and a peaceful retirement seemed well…
Reconnecting with Sri Lanka as an adult
Last year, I was horrified to realise that I was a tourist in my country of birth. My…
Husband’s demand for ‘me time’ after ‘stressful’ work day scrutinized by SAHM sympathizers
Working six days a week in healthcare isn’t exactly a picnic — but one husband’s plea for “me…
Mom Charges 7-Year-Old Rent To Teach Financial Education
If there’s one thing that’s lacking in our culture, it’s financial literacy, and most of us would give…
How to fight stress—with little movements you can do anywhere.
This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. I used to luxuriate in 90-minute yoga…
It’s ‘completely normal’ to feel anger in motherhood. So why do so many mums stay silent?
No one warns you about the anger. They talk of sleepless nights, a “love like no other”, maybe…
Startup Founder and Father of 3 Chose Work Over Kids, Feels Guilty
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cache Merrill, a 48-year-old tech founder from Sandy, Utah.…
My mom is addicted to spending money. I’m worried she’s going to leave us in debt.
Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so we’re diving into the Pay Dirt archives to…
Brendan Fraser lands a gig as a hired family member in Tokyo, showcasing the real-life practice
Yearning for some familial connection? A stand-in rental service may be just what you need. On Tuesday, Searchlight…
Best free exhibitions in Australia August 2025 – guide
Best free exhibitions to check out in the month of August across Australian cities, metropolitan and regional. Best…
I wanted to merge with my partner. Then, someone started living inside me.
When I started writing my new novel, Open Wide, in 2019, I was a single woman in her…
Her Dad Remarried And Stole All Of Her Inheritance, But She Fought To Get It Back Regardless Of The Consequences » TwistedSifter
Shutterstock/Reddit Here’s an important tip: if you want to leave something in your will to someone who may…