Category: Lifestyle
7 things the ’20s hold in store for baby boomers
Within 10 years, all of the nation’s 74 million baby boomers will be 65 or older. The most senior among them will be on the cusp …
20 surprising uses for 7 common household items
Clark Kent. Peter Parker. They looked like ordinary guys, right? But underneath their day-to-day exteriors, they were superheroes. In their spirit, we’ve rounded up our favorite, …
Is 70 the new 40?
I turn 70 next year. I’ve already noticed a significant hearing loss. With a couple of treatable chronic illnesses that won’t go away but are not …
8 tips for retirees who want to house sit abroad
Linda and Tony Granaghan spent 10 days in December in Torre del Mar, a seaside resort town nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sierra Nevada …
43 incredible facts about Australia you may not believe are true
Australia Day celebrations this year will take a decidedly solemn turn as residents around the country reflect on the devastating bushfires that have stunned the nation …
12 old-school skills becoming obsolete. Does it matter?
Our Gen Z kids and grandkids are digital natives. They can convey nuance in their text messages, effortlessly navigate wherever they want to go, and get …
Here’s why clogs may not be your best footwear choice for the kitchen
Everyone knows chefs love a clog. But just how healthy are they for your feet and posture? A couple of years ago a report claimed the …
Life in 2020 isn’t quite what these 15 old predictions promised
While self-driving cars have hit the roads and space tourism may not be too far behind, the world hardly looks like the flying car-filled world that …
7 everyday things that could’ve killed most Boomers as kids (but didn’t)
It’s pretty remarkable, when you think about it, that so many of us baby boomers have made it this far. Especially when you consider those extremely …
Weird scam of the day: No, New Kids on the Block didn’t call you
Here at Considerable, we like to keep our eyes on the latest scams so you don’t fall foul of them. Often the criminals that perpetrate these …
22 ridiculously cute critters in holiday costumes
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
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
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 …
Getting through the first big holiday after a loved one’s death
A few years ago, my father passed away just before Thanksgiving. That holiday season passed in a blur. A strange swirl of questions went through my mind: …
13 smart gifts for the genius kids in your life
Finding the perfect gift for your grandchildren can be tough, and if you’ve got a particularly smart grandchild, it can be even harder. You want to …
78 facts about World War II you may not know
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 …
The generation no one complains about (no, it’s not Gen X)
These days, a battle of the generations is taking place in the culture. People wag their fingers at the just-coming-of-age Generation Z and their phone-dependence and …
5 ways to boost your energy this holiday season
Between the gifts, gatherings, and endless little tasks, you’re already exhausted — and the holidays aren’t even here yet. Nearly two-thirds of respondents to an American …
The best selling toys & games on Amazon heading into the holidays
It’s not always easy to know what to give kids for the holidays. Sometimes they’re clear and have a long, daunting list. But other times — …
There’s therapeutic power in a purring cat
Is there a more relaxing sound than your cat, curled up and cozy, purring away on your lap? Maybe. But if you agree there’s not, the …
There are secret codes in Costco pricetags. Here’s what to look for
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of stocking up on barrels of your favorite bulk-items at Costco. A lifetime supply of Honey Nut Cheerios? Costco’s got …
14 holiday gift ideas for people who hate gifts
Most of us end up giving tangible presents to family and friends, especially during the holidays. Wrapped in paper and bows, gifts seem to be an …
These are the 13 oldest SNL hosts ever
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 …
These are the states where traffic is the worst
Does it just seem like traffic is getting worse in your state, or is it really the case? ValuePenguin analyzed traffic density statistics from the Department …
The most famous person born in every year of the 20th century
From presidents and royals to musicians and movie stars, we’ve identified the most famous person born every year of the 20th century, as well as some …
Want a more efficient, well-organized brain? Try drinking tea
Coffee drinkers, step aside and allow tea enthusiasts to bask in the limelight for a moment. According to science, tea has a number of cognitive benefits, …
15 super-weird jobs that can pay really well
You do what for a living? There are many more occupations that are held by the roughly 128 million full-time workers in the U.S. than the typical jobs that first …
5 signs you’re ready to retire
Moving from an active member of the workforce to retiree is a major life change that not only involves decades of financial preparation but also emotional …
The best & worst states for US veterans
Military service is tough and taxing, and many service members hope for an effortless re-entry into a civilian lifestyle. But where veterans settle down after their …
States struggling the most with the opioid epidemic
In order to estimate which states are the least equipped to address opioid abuse, ValuePenguin analyzed the ratio of opioid overdose deaths to substance abuse treatment …
