5 Smart Money Moves to Make Now If You Want to Retire in 5 Years
Retirement isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a lifestyle shift that needs smart planning and intentional decisions. While automatic savings plans have likely carried you this far, the final stretch demands a more hands-on approach. Christine Benz, Morningstar’s director of personal finance, says the five years before retirement are crucial. It’s the perfect window to fine-tune your strategy and...
Tree-Lined Streets, Healthier Minds: Nature Cuts Mental Health Issues by 60%
Living near trees, parks, and natural green spaces isn’t just a luxury—it’s a powerful prescription for mental wellness. A groundbreaking study out of Texas analyzed over 61 million outpatient visits across 1,169 ZIP codes and found that neighborhoods with more greenery saw dramatically lower rates of depression, bipolar disorder, and other mental health issues, by as much as 60%. The...
A UTI Took Her Hands and Legs—Here’s What You Need to Know
Kim Smith never imagined a simple urinary tract infection could cost her her limbs—but that’s precisely what happened. What started as mild back pain on vacation quickly turned into a medical emergency. Within days, she was in a coma, her body ravaged by sepsis. When she woke, her hands and legs were gone. More than 15 million American women get...
Could Trump Fire the Fed Chair? Legal Protections May Not Be Enough
After months of public threats, former President Donald Trump recently backed off his push to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The official reason? Alleged cost overruns in the Fed’s $2.5 billion headquarters renovation. However, the underlying issue appears to be Trump’s long-standing frustration over Powell’s refusal to cut interest rates. Under the 1913 Federal Reserve Act, a sitting Fed...
Trump Allies Expose 2016 Intel Corruption: Gabbard and Ratcliffe Demand Justice
President Trump’s intelligence leaders are finally shining a light on the real scandal of the 2016 election — not so-called "Russian interference," but the Obama administration's abuse of power to sabotage Trump’s rise to the White House. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe are declassifying critical documents and calling out what many are now calling...
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Frozen Sprouted Beans Sold Nationwide
A multi-state Salmonella outbreak has been traced to specific frozen sprouted bean products distributed by Chetak LLC under the Deep brand, according to a July 17 update from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The contaminated products have been recalled following reports of illness across 10 states. The outbreak, which began in October 2024, has resulted in at least...
Trump Demands NFL Teams Restore Proud American Names: Redskins and Indians
President Donald Trump is taking a bold stand for tradition, patriotism, and the voices of Native Americans by demanding that two NFL teams return to their original, historic names. In a recent statement, Trump declared he would oppose any new stadium deal for the Washington Commanders unless they restore the legendary "Redskins" name. “These teams had strong, respected names that...
Over 5 Million Pools Recalled After Drowning Deaths Linked to Safety Flaw
More than 5.2 million above-ground pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are being recalled following reports of nine child drowning deaths. The affected models, sold under the brands Bestway, Intex Recreation, and Polygroup, were available at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Lowe’s, Costco, and Amazon from 2002 through 2025. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada...
The Pros and Cons of Eating Canned Food
We all know it is healthy to eat more fruits and vegetables, but does it really matter if we prepare them from fresh produce, or cook them from a can? As it turns out, it does. While there are some benefits to canned foods - more in home-canned foods than their manufactured counterparts - there are some dangers, as...
Why That Fryer Oil Might Be Frying Your Brain: The Hidden Link Between Seed Oils and Headaches
If you’ve ever eaten fried food and ended up with a pounding headache hours later, seed oils could be to blame. Commonly used in fast food and processed snacks, seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, and sunflower oil are often marketed as "heart-healthy" due to their high polyunsaturated fat content. But when heated—especially repeatedly, as in restaurant fryers—they can...
