Author: Michelle McGuinness
22 ridiculously cute critters in holiday costumes
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
You’re gearing up for the holidays. Gifts to buy, parties to attend, dates to keep straight. But you’re not alone. These precocious pets are also getting …
28 facts about men you may not believe are true
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
Boys will be boys, they say, and certainly men are different. For example, men are far more likely than women to be struck and killed by …
33 facts about women you may not believe are true
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
The battle of the sexes rages on, but are we really as different as we seem? When it comes to the things that separate us, a …
78 facts about World War II you may not know
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
On Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Seventy-eight years later, we still remember the attack as the moment …
States where people have the most student loan debt
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
In 2019, student loan debt in the United States hit $1.6 trillion, the highest it’s ever been, according to data compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of …
These are the 13 oldest SNL hosts ever
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
With Eddie Murphy scheduled to host this season’s Saturday Night Live finale and revive some of his most iconic roles at age 58, we got to …
9 ways to avoid student loan debt
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
For parents and students alike, college is a big and exciting step. But for most families, college also means debt. Recent statistics show more than 44 million people …
How to get rid of your debt for good
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
Americans have debt, and lots of it. Consumer debt has been growing for years. Last year, the figure approached a staggering $14 trillion. A lot of that debt …
Historic homes in every state that you can buy right now
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
Do you dream of living in a piece of history? Historic homes are on the market throughout the country, from rustic former farmhouses to red brick …
27 facts about Sept. 11 you may not know
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
When a hijacked American Airlines flight struck the north tower of the World Trade Center at 8:45 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, life for many Americans …
24 easy ways to save money at college
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
It’s the start of a new semester. That means new classes, new books, and, unfortunately, new bills. But hey, nothing in life is free, right? From …
What’s my borrowing limit for student loans?
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
More than half of young adults who enter college take on debt to do so. The bulk of this debt is student loans, according to the Federal …
Are these the coolest jobs in the world?
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
The 9-to-5 grind isn’t for everyone, but striking out on your own can be daunting, particularly if you’re trying to parlay a particular passion into a …
93 weird facts you may not believe are true
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
The world is weird, as are people and even animals. From laws about tying up your giraffe in Atlanta to a precious metal lurking in your …
39 surprising facts you may not know about marijuana
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
More and more U.S. states are legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational uses. The latest, Illinois, legalized recreational marijuana when Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the …
18 extra benefits your Costco membership gets you
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
If you’re a Costco member you already know how good the savings can be. But you might be missing out on even more perks that can …
35 things you probably didn’t know about cats
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
Think you know everything there is to know about cats? Test your knowledge with these 35 weird, cute, gross and just plain wild cat facts. Image …
