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How to beat summer learning loss and find success in summer learning online
Summer vacation offers kids and families a chance to unwind and enjoy a much-needed break from the demands of school-time schedules and routines. But, as sweet as summertime is, there is also a potential downside to less structured plans and more free time: summer learning loss. Summer learning loss, also known as the “summer slide,” ...
Protecting Your Kids and Home During Covid-19 Crisis
In This Article: Protect Your Kids Protect Your Property Sanitize and Stay Safe Best Practices The Bottom Line Additional Resources: Emergency Contact Form The latest news on the spread and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic shows clear seasonality with autumn rises and winter peaks in the Northern Hemisphere. Surveillance that emphasizes hospitalizations, emergency department visits, ...
Life Insurance for Children
While discussions about life insurance are more common as you get older, some people advocate for buying life insurance for children. Evidence shows the risk of a child dying in the U.S. is very low beyond infancy—more than 99.4% of newborns typically survive to age 5 (under‑5 mortality ≈6 per 1,000), and the 2022 U.S. ...
The Best Websites to Learn a Hands-on Craft at Home
Hands-on making is thriving: the 2022 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts reports that more than half of U.S. adults created or performed art, including textile crafts such as sewing, knitting, crochet, and quilting. Online demand is durable as well—Etsy recorded over $13B in 2023 gross merchandise sales, and cutting-machine maker Cricut counts over ...
Ring Puts Key Security Settings Front and Center
At the end of January, Ring announced an in‑app Control Center that became the foundation of its privacy and security tools. In 2025, Ring’s toolkit extends beyond that launch: two‑step verification is required for all accounts and managed in Control Center, optional video end‑to‑end encryption (E2EE) is available on eligible devices, local video processing/storage is ...
STUDY: Over Half of US Drivers are Filling Their Gas Tanks Less Than Once a Month
Study findings: U.S. motor gasoline consumption has largely recovered from the 2020 shock but has plateaued below the 2019 peak: national averages were about 8.9–9.0 million barrels per day in 2024, with 2025 tracking roughly flat and the usual summer peak still evident (EIA FAQ; EIA monthly series). Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) have reached record ...
What Does Renters Insurance Cover?
What is Renters Insurance? If you like your stuff and don’t want to pay to replace it in case disaster strikes, then you need renters insurance. Renters insurance (HO-4) protects your personal belongings and also includes personal liability, medical payments to others, and additional living expenses (loss of use) if a covered loss makes your ...
Student Guide to Renting for the First Time
Renting your first apartment is a big deal, regardless if you’re moving off campus or out of your parents’ basement. You’re an adult and you finally get to do what you want — and take on new costs and choices. Along with monthly rent and renters insurance, plan for realistic move-in cash needs and ongoing ...
Everything You Need to Know About Internet Data Caps
What are Internet Data Caps? A data cap is a monthly data allowance that an internet provider may apply to your total usage. It counts both the data you send and receive. In 2025, caps are increasingly uncommon on home fiber and many fixed‑wireless (5G) plans, while cable policies are mixed and satellite providers rely ...
Is Now a Good Time to Switch Insurance Providers?
Auto insurance costs surged in recent years and remain a major expense, though multiple industry outlooks point to slower premium increases and improving underwriting results in 2025. We asked the experts a question on many people’s minds: Should I try switching carriers to save money on my auto insurance? There are lots of factors that ...
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