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The Government Search That May Find Money Owed to You Jennifer M. Wood Wealth | Updated: September 4, 2026 × Jennifer M. Wood has been writing about news, entertainment, culture, and travel for longer than she cares to admit. She lives just outside Philadelphia with her husband and an ever-growing menagerie of rescue pets.

7 Gross Things That Could Be on Your Toothbrush Nicole Pyles Health | Updated: September 4, 2026 × Based in Portland, Oregon, Nicole Pyles is an experienced freelance writer who writes about home and kitchen, health and wellness, and more. She's written for a variety of outlets, including Better Homes and Gardens, Tom's Guide, Better Report, and more.

Home Why Does Your Sink Have a Tiny Hole? There’s a major difference between the word “sinkhole” and the idea of sink holes. The former is a disastrous event capable of wreaking havoc, while the latter can actually stop minor disasters from occurring in the home. Of course, we’re not talking about the drain at the bottom of a bathroom or kitchen sink, whose purpose is well known. We’re talking about the one, two, or even three tiny holes located closer to the upper rim of the basin.

Health 7 Things a Chef Never Orders at a Restaurant One question I get asked a lot, as a trained chef and former food safety instructor, is how to know which things to order at a restaurant and which to avoid. But a lot of the time, the honest answer is “it depends,” based on whether I think the restaurant can do it right.

Wealth Are You Overpaying on Your Mortgage? Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. But there’s a good chance you’re paying more for your mortgage than you should be. An eye-opening new analysis from Bankrate found that a staggering 87% of borrowers who took out a mortgage in 2025 paid more than the most competitive rate available to them, meaning the typical mortgage holder pays an estimated $3,343 more per year than necessary.

Home Is Hard Water Ruining Your Clothes? All featured products and deals are selected independently and objectively by the author. Better Report may receive a share of sales via affiliate links in content. If your freshly washed clothes look dull or feel stiff, your laundry routine may not be the problem. The culprit could be something less obvious: the water coming into your washing machine.

Health Are the Tiny Red Dots on Your Skin Dangerous? Picture this: You’re moisturizing after a shower one day when you notice some tiny, bright red dots on your skin. What are they? And do you need to worry about them? Here’s what may be behind the dots, and when you should see a doctor. Credit: © whitemay—E+/Getty Images Seeing a new growth where you once had unblemished skin can be scary.

Wealth Some Grocery Prices Are Finally Going Down — Here’s What’s Getting Cheaper For many shoppers, grocery bills are a major financial strain. Food prices remain well above their pre-pandemic levels, and are up 3% over July 2025 (as of July 2026, the latest data available). And according to a recent survey, 82% of Americans say grocery prices have had a bigger impact on their finances than higher gas prices.

Home Do You Actually Need To Preheat Your Oven? Preheating the oven is one of those kitchen habits most of us rarely question — something many of us do automatically without giving it much thought. We turn it on, wait for the beep, and only then throw our food in. But is preheating worth the extra time and effort? Not always. Some recipes depend on a fully heated oven to bake or roast properly, while others are perfectly fine starting in a cold oven.

Home The Ideal Thermostat Setting for Fall As we move past summer and cooler temperatures start to set in, you may be inclined to turn down the AC and start cranking the heat. But fall is a bit of a tricky transitional season — temperatures can swing from frigid one day to toasty the next. As a result, some people find themselves tinkering with the thermostat every day to keep up with the elements. Doing so isn’t always necessary, though.