If you haven’t thought about your student loans in decades, it’s normal to feel uneasy — especially for seniors. The good news: most old debts are either federal loans you can manage or private loans that may be legally unenforceable. This guide walks you through checking safely and protecting…
Somewhere along the line, we decided everyone needed to be smart—just in “different ways.” It wasn’t enough to admire the emotionally supportive friend, the empathetic boss, or the skilled communicator for what they were: emotionally attuned, socially skilled, or just really good with people. No—we had to…
When the price of gold rises, many investors assume something fundamental has changed about gold: increased demand, a looming crisis, or market momentum. But gold doesn’t always rise because it becomes more valuable in real terms. Sometimes, the price of gold increases simply because the currency it’s measured…
AMC wants you to think they’ve done something generous. Something for the fans. A little thank-you to moviegoers for sticking around through Marvel fatigue and overpriced ICEE's. What they’ve actually done is hand you a plastic bucket and said: “Now you can keep paying us $6…
There’s a moment every driver knows, though few may understand its true significance: you’re cruising along, minding your business, when suddenly a horn blares from a car behind you. Or perhaps it’s from a car far ahead. Maybe it’s even from a vehicle you can’t…
If you’ve been shooting with Sony full-frame cameras for a while, you know the 24-70mm f/2.8 is the workhorse lens for pros and enthusiasts alike. Whether you shoot weddings, portraits, events, or landscapes, this focal range is an absolute staple. But while Sony’s 24-70mm f/2.…
As a photographer, I’ve shot with everything from DSLRs to film and the latest mirrorless systems. The Sony A7 IV caught my attention as the follow-up to the legendary A7 III, a camera that redefined full-frame mirrorless for enthusiasts and professionals alike. After spending time with the A7 IV,…
You may think that a Slurpee and a Slushie are two words to describe the same thing. If so, you would be wrong. A Slurpee and a Slushie are actually quite different. Slurpee A Slurpee is a frozen beverage exclusively sold at 7-11. It has a smooth texture of tiny…