Author: Ricardo Ramirez
11 vintage ads that would be banned today
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
11 vintage ads that would be banned today Advertising has always been a mirror, and sometimes what it reflects is genuinely ugly. The ads that ran …
9 trends from the ’60s that are creeping back today
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
9 trends from the ’60s that are creeping back today The 1960s did nothing quietly. They gave the world the miniskirt, psychedelic colors, communal living, and …
One-hit wonders only real Boomers remember
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
One-hit wonders only real Boomers remember They just had one hit, but they made it count. One-hit wonders are songs that dominated the charts, defined a …
The hidden costs of buying an older home you didn’t expect
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
The hidden costs of buying an older home you didn’t expect The charm is undeniable. Original hardwood floors, plaster walls with actual character, a front porch …
Forgotten ’80s sitcoms that deserve a reboot
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Forgotten ’80s sitcoms that deserve a reboot In an era drowning in franchise reboots and streaming sequels, television executives keep reaching for the same familiar properties. …
5 ways utility bills are secretly draining your wallet
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
5 ways utility bills are secretly draining your wallet Opening a utility bill used to be a minor annoyance. Now it can be a financial gut …
Boomer-era albums that are absolutely perfect, start to finish
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Boomer-era albums For Baby Boomers, the 1960s and 1970s represented far more than an era of memorable hit singles scattered across radio playlists. This generation witnessed …
Forgotten fast-food chains that defined the ’90s
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Forgotten fast-food chains that defined the ’90s If you grew up in the 1990s, your idea of a big night out often involved a strip mall, …
Can you name these ’70s pop hits from a single line?
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Guess these ’70s pop hits from a single line The 1970s represented a vibrant and extraordinarily diverse era for popular music, producing an incredible range of …
10 songs you didn’t know were written by the Beatles
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
10 songs you didn’t know were written by the Beatles The Beatles were prolific hitmakers, each song a testament to their unparalleled songwriting prowess. While they …
The top states to retire, ranked from best to worst
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
The top states to retire, ranked from best to worst Where you retire shapes how far your savings stretch, what your tax bill looks like, and …
7 Social Security benefits you’re probably missing
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
7 Social Security benefits you’re probably missing Most Americans think of Social Security as a single monthly check at retirement. The reality is more generous. The …
American metal: 6 vintage cars & the nuclear families who depended on them
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
The nuclear family on the go In the annals of American history, few icons loom as large or shine as brightly as the automobile. More than …
10 small cities with the best cost of living for retirees
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
10 small cities with the best cost of living for retirees The math of retirement has changed. Home insurance is climbing, healthcare costs keep rising, and …
14 toys from the ’70s that kids today would never understand
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
14 toys from the ’70s that kids today would never understand There was a time when a smooth rock with googly eyes counted as a Christmas …
6 overlooked tax deductions that could save retirees thousands
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
6 overlooked tax deductions that could save retirees thousands Most retirees know that Social Security may be taxable, that the required minimum distributions kick in at …
One lyric, one song: Guess these 1975 hit songs
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
One lyric, one song: Guess these 1975 hit songs The year 1975 was one of the most eclectic in American pop history, with rhinestone cowboys sharing …
10 brands from the ’80s that disappeared (but we secretly miss them)
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
10 brands from the ’80s that disappeared (but we secretly miss them) Every decade leaves behind brands that once felt permanent. Some fell to competition, some …
12 car features that were banned for a reason (and why we secretly want them back)
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Car features that were banned for a reason Older cars possessed a distinctive character that modern vehicles sacrifice in pursuit of safety regulations, emissions compliance, and …
One lyric, one song: Can you guess these 1975 hits?
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
One lyric, one song: Can you guess these 1975 hits? 1975 was a remarkable year on the radio. Country crossed over to pop, disco was finding …
