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Why You Should Take Up a Side Hustle, Beyond the Boost to Your Bank Account

Around 36% of American adults are earning money through a side hustle, per a 2024 Bankrate survey, bringing in an average of $891 a month. And while the idea of working before or after your full-time job may not instantly sound appealing, the benefits of doing so extend beyond more financial flexibility and freedom.  Whether […]

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With Eye-Popping Street Installations, French Artist JR Seeks to Unite People Across Divides

“Can Art Change the World?” That’s the name of the nonprofit French photographer and collagist JR set up to empower communities through art and education. It’s also a question the 41-year-old — whose provocative black-and-white street installations grace buildings across the globe — continually addresses in his work.  JR is a social activist; the winner

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Library of Things: The Institutions Helping Borrowers Save Money and Reduce Waste

Why buy when you can borrow? That’s the motto and model of the Library of Things. Instead of loaning out books, these institutions — the likes of which have been cropping up all over the world in recent years — loan out household products.  Though the concept has been around for decades (tool libraries are

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“Underconsumption Core” Is the Sustainable New Trend Saving Young People Money

In a positive turn of events, it’s getting less cool for content creators to share videos of shopping hauls and more cool to encourage their followers to save money and practice sustainability. The shift is an offshoot of the de-influencing movement, and proponents are calling it “underconsumption core.”  In one recent viral video, a young

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How Do You Set Kids Up for Economic Upward Mobility? Parental Employment Is a Key Factor

We’ve all heard of the economic ladder, but what exactly makes it easier (or harder) to climb to a higher rung? For over a decade, Harvard University economist Raj Chetty and a team of researchers have been investigating that question. And they found a potential answer in parental employment rates.  In a recent study, the

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Nearly 90 Years After Amelia Earhart’s Disappearance, Her Legacy Soars in a Tiny Kansas Town

Atchison, Kansas, is a small town with a big place in history — it proudly stands as the birthplace of Amelia Earhart, the pioneering aviator who captivated the world before her mysterious disappearance in 1937. Nearly 90 years later, her presence is still felt in the community, and the impact would be hard to miss. 

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“Be the Kindest”: Kathie Lee Gifford Opens Up About Success, Overcoming Hardships

Kathie Lee Gifford has been a constant fixture in countless Americans’ lives for decades, delving into everything from music and comedy to acting, writing, and, of course, the world of daytime television, where she’d become an iconic morning talk show host. She spent 15 years co-helming Live With Regis and Kathie Lee before taking the reins

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With Sand Castle University, Artist Janel Hawkins Is Building Something Meant to Last

Imagine spending hours crafting a beautiful work of art — only for it to crumble to nothing less than 24 hours later. Welcome to a day in the life of a professional sandcastle sculptor: someone who creates beauty from impermanence.  Janel Hawkins knows all about that life. The owner of Sand Castle University in Alabama,

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Quirky Pacific Northwest Museum Displays Nearly 50 Years of Beachcombing Finds

Plenty of people enjoy spotting and snagging beach souvenirs — pretty shells, a sand dollar, perhaps. But for John Anderson, picking up treasures from the shore is more than a casual hobby. The Washington state resident has been beachcombing for nearly five decades, and he displays his countless finds in a makeshift museum that opens to

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