Author: Ricardo Ramirez
Gone but not forgotten: Photos of frozen food brands we miss
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Gone but not forgotten: Photos of frozen food brands we miss The frozen food aisle used to feel like a destination; you knew what you were …
The 2.5 years you’ll never get back: What inflation really costs over a 40-year career
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Your paycheck went up. You know it did. You can see it in the numbers from year to year. What is harder to see is how …
’70s albums that were way ahead of their time (and are still underrated)
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
70s albums that were way ahead of their time The 1970s were a crucible for musical innovation, witnessing the birth and evolution of numerous genres, including …
In the age of AI, 42% think the U.S. should ban tips
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Tipping is widely considered an American custom. In much of the world, customers are not expected to leave extra because employers are required to pay service …
Photos of 10 TV characters who fans hated
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
The 10 TV characters who ruined their shows (and we all silently agree) Television history is littered with the uncomfortable truth that sometimes the worst enemy …
Gone but not forgotten: Photos of candy brands we miss
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Gone but not forgotten: Photos of candy brands we miss There was a time when a candy bar was just a candy bar. You unwrapped it …
Why Florida stopped being a bargain, and what retirees are doing about it
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
For generations of American retirees, Florida was the plan. No state income tax, warm weather, and affordable housing in communities built specifically for people who had …
Can you apply for SNAP with only your own income if you live with someone else?
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
This question came from our readers, and we deem it deserves the proper attention. Those living with adult children, roommates, or extended family want to know …
12 TV characters who deserved better send-offs
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
12 TV characters who deserved better send-offs There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of a beloved TV character’s final moments. We invest years of our lives …
From vinyl to vintage cars: Nostalgic childhood items from simpler times
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
When things mattered differently The crackle of a needle finding its groove. The scent of worn leather seats warms in the sunlight. The satisfying click of …
Gone but not forgotten: Photos of fast-food chains we miss
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Gone but not forgotten: Photos of fast-food chains we miss There was a time when the American roadside was full of competing visions of what fast …
American cities where people are the most delinquent on debt
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
American cities where people are the most delinquent on debt Falling behind on debt means late fees, account closures, credit damage, and delinquencies that stay on …
States that work the most (& fewest) days to cover basic needs
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
States that work the most (& fewest) days to cover basic needs Wages are up. Costs are up even more. A new InvestorsObserver analysis tracked hourly …
TV character deaths we’re still not over
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Drama TV character deaths we’ll never, ever get over Unlike movies that compress emotional journeys into two or three hours, long-form television dramas create something far …
Actors who turned down iconic movie roles to focus on their health
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Actors who turned down iconic movie roles to focus on their health “Actors experience significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress than the general population,” …
Photos of clothing stores we miss: Do you agree?
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Gone but not forgotten: Photos of clothing stores we miss The mall used to be a world unto itself. You could spend an entire Saturday inside …
What your first car taught you about freedom — and letting go
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
The key in your hand, the world ahead Sliding into the driver’s seat. The smell of the interior, distinct and yours. Keys jingling as the engine …
9 popular ’90s songs that take us back
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
90s songs that take us back There is a decade that lives in muscle memory. You hear the opening four bars of something, and you are …
Seniors: How to find out if you qualify for the QMB Medicare savings program
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
A reader wrote in asking a question we hear often in different forms. Is there a program that could eliminate Medicare out-of-pocket costs, not just reduce …
12 TV characters who deserved better send-offs
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
12 TV characters who deserved better send-offs There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of a beloved TV character’s final moments. We invest years of our lives …
