How I Calm Down When the Kids Are Out of Hand

Torri Donley

We all get frustrated. Trust us, even the calmest, most even-tempered guy who has the demeanor of a three-camera-sitcom-dad-hits his breaking point during a day with the kids. Because of course he does. Stressors pile up. One thing turns into another turns into another turns into a tantrum turns into […]

8 unmissable things to do in sunkissed Santa Barbara

Torri Donley

Santa Barbara’s sunsets are a sight to behold: Getty Images/iStockphoto Santa Barbara is a picture-perfect coastal city within easy reach of Los Angeles. Temperatures here rarely dip below the mythical Southern Californian “70 degrees” (21 Celsius). The downtown area is small, and easily walkable – which is rare in these […]

What’s happened to your second coronavirus stimulus check?

Torri Donley

Republicans and Democrats agree they want to give Americans another round of $1,200 relief payments to help ease some of the financial pain from the coronavirus and stimulate the troubled economy. So where’s the money? It’s tied up in a broader clash over COVID-19 assistance, including whether to revive the […]

What a $1M Home Looks Like Across America

Torri Donley

In some places in the U.S., you can buy a lot of home for $1 million. But in others, you don’t get nearly as much square footage, land or amenities for the money. It all depends on the market. To identify what typical million-dollar homes for sale look like in […]

What Recent Grads Should Do With Their Money Now

Torri Donley

Giving the Class of 2020 money advice might seem a bit tone-deaf. After all, many of those who graduated in the midst of a recession sparked by the coronavirus pandemic might be asking, “What money?” As of June 2020, the unemployment rate among adults ages 20 to 24 was 19.8%, […]

How to recession-proof your finances

Torri Donley

Pexels The UK economy is officially in recession for the first time since the financial crisis ten years ago. The economy plunged by 20% between April and June as the pandemic shuttered businesses and kept people locked up at home. More jobs are likely to be lost and personal finances […]

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Kids style deals

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Our editors independently selected these items because we think you will enjoy them and might like them at these prices. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn a commission. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time. Learn more about Shop TODAY. The 2020 Nordstrom Anniversary […]

Selling Sunset’s most Googled questions answered

Torri Donley

Photo credit: Netflix From Cosmopolitan When it comes to a flawless reality TV formula, there’s one thing for certain: Selling Sunset has it nailed. The show’s luxury Hollywood real estate, outrageously glam cast, and wall-to-wall drama make it the perfect marathon watch. Basically, we’re a little bit obsessed. And it […]

2021 Porsche 911 Targa: Best of Both Worlds?

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From Autoweek In theory, a Targa body style gives you more chassis stiffness and less weight than a convertible, but still lets the sunshine in. And it’s true, the 2021 Porsche 911 Targa is 44 pounds less than the 911 convertible, but it still weighs about 200 pounds(!) more than […]

16 income boosters if you’re short on cash this month

Torri Donley

Whether you’re struggling to make rent or just saving up for a new phone, extra money in your pocket during the pandemic is always a good thing. Millions of Americans are feeling the pinch these days, especially now that the $600 bonus unemployment benefits are over and the pause on […]