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My mom stepped up to care for my grandma. If I need to, I’ll do the same.

Long-term caregiving for a family member is a labor of love — and a financial burden.

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I found a Pandora’s box in family counseling. Should I open it?

Apparently, if therapy doesn’t make you uncomfortable, you aren’t doing it right.

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A donkey and an elephant with wigs resembling those of the Founding Fathers

It’s 2026. Why are we doing politics like it’s 1776?

Our mandate then was to gain independence. But in today’s hyperconnected world, it’s all about standing together.

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Photo illustration of a young man sitting on a stack of books reading. There are about a dozen books floating in the air behind him. The images are set on a brownish background.

Learning from books will always beat TikTok and YouTube, for this simple reason

Reading might feel like a slog, but videos and podcasts aren’t necessarily better for learning.

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Illustration show man holding onto a pole in a new Red Line car with plastic seats. He is holding on while his body is flying to the right, like a flag on a pole.

The new Red Line seats are drawing complaints from riders. Here’s why.

Some commuters say the reinforced thermoplastic is too slick and flat, with the angle of the seat back too severe.

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Despite how you feel about Trump spite-taxing elite schools, you might be missing the bigger issue

Regardless of how you feel about the endowments of ultra-wealthy schools, you may be missing the much bigger issue.

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A paper check written out to "Intern" has a big black X through it written with dark black marker. The check sits on top of an envelop with a red stamp on it that says "payment due."

Unpaid internships trace back to a 1947 Supreme Court ruling. It’s long past time to move beyond them.

How a 1947 Supreme Court ruling is affecting my ability to pay bills.

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My youngest is graduating from high school. I am ready for her — and me — to launch.

I wouldn’t trade the past 20 years for anything. Now my kids are ready for a world of new experiences — and so am I.