John S Lander/LightRocket/Getty Images For so many people visiting beaches, clear water is a must. (Ever seen Jaws? I get it, too, you know?) But while it may feel like the Caribbean is the best spot to go for water you can see your feet in, TripAdvisor analyzed 250,000 reviews across 158 beaches in the...
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12 Books For Middle Schoolers Coming Fall 2025
I love middle grade books and always have, but having my own 11-year-old means I get to see beloved novels — and upcoming stories — with fresh eyes. There’s something so special about this genre of books, with lots of coming-of-age storylines and a whole lot of heart, and that’s why I’m so excited about...
What Is "Micro-Retirement"? Experts Unpack This Mid-Career Trend
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Move over, quiet quitting! There’s a new work-related trend everyone seems to be talking about all of a sudden: micro-retirements. Unfamiliar but intrigued? According to Sam Taube, a lead investing writer at NerdWallet, "Micro-retirements are leisure-oriented breaks from work that typically last a few months." Taube stresses it’s not the same as...
The Secret To Cheaper Flights Might Just Be Setting Your Alarm For An Ungodly Hour
d3sign/Getty Images Welp, the countdown is on for kids to head back to school, signalling the impending end of an all-too-fast summer. And while that means shelling out $40 for that Owala water bottle your tween just has to have (and will probably lose in two weeks, tops), it may also mean setting aside some...



