One of the most complicated relationships in our lives is the one we have with money. There’s so much money out there in the world—so much that it’s actually pretty difficult to figure out an exact total—and yet you probably don’t feel like you have enough of it. Even if you’re pretty comfortable financially, you’re…...
As an art form, caricature has significantly influenced how LGBTQ+ individuals are portrayed in media over time. It involves exaggeration to create a humorous or satirical representation, but unfortunately, when applied to LGBTQ+ individuals, it often reinforces stereotypes and harmful misrepresentations. In mainstream media, achieving authentic LGBTQ+ representation has been a persistent challenge. This gap...
From student loans, to medical bills, to simply putting food on the table, so much of managing your finances can feel like it comes down to getting by day-to-day. Retirement, meanwhile, feels like a distant dream. How can you even think about maxing out your 401(k) or Roth IRA when you can barely afford rent?...
There’s never been a worse time to buy a car. List prices are still inflated well above pre-pandemic levels, and anyone who locks in a loan is locking in a high interest rate—leading to larger car payments and higher overall costs in the long run. Read more…
Monitoring your credit history regularly reduces the likelihood that reporting errors (best case) or identity theft (worst case) will derail your financial health—and you can now do this at no cost every single week, indefinitely, through Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Read more…
A low credit score is always going to affect your ability to qualify for loans at decent rates. But given the current state of interest rates, having a strong credit score is more important than ever. Read more…
Newcomer Awet Aleu shines in a stylish, chic editorial for Blanc Magazine, issue 23. Shot by New York-based photographer Matthew Priestley and styled by Willyum Beck, Aleu sports looks by Fendi, Ferragamo, Loewe, Maison Alaia, MM6 Maison Margiela, Schiaparelli and more. Aleu is a native of Buffalo New York and of South Sudanese descent. She...
Shot by New York photographer Jason Kim, top model Winnie Harlow stuns in a series of retro-inspired images for U.K.’s Stylist magazine. Harlow is styled by fashion director Lucy Reber in a series of looks that draw inspiration from the silhouettes, fabrics, and aesthetics of classic cinematic masterpieces. Pieces by Alessandra Rich, Maria Rinaldi, and...
These candied yams are sweet and buttery and feature brown sugar and warm spices. A traditional southern candied yams recipe passed down from generation to generation. Marrekus makes the best candied yams! This recipe was passed down from his grandmother to his mother and then to him. He recalls her peeling and slicing sweet potatoes,...
Have you ever seen a bracelet which can be used by women, men, and children? A bracelet made in a beautiful design, wonderful colors, and completely personalized, tailored for its new owner? It’s not a dream but reality, and you can create your own bracelet, choosing its color and design. No more wasted time on...