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A kid who can swim still needs someone watching

Lessons matter, but they're one layer of five. Here's when to start, how to practice, and the habits that actually keep a child safe around water.

GuideOld SchoolNina CastellanNov 8, 20265 min

Grandma ran the money, and the house was better for it

In a lot of old households, the wife held the purse strings. The system was simple, it worked, and you can copy the parts that matter this week.

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Rewrite my CV so it actually gets read

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GuideBusinessRay OkonkwoNov 8, 20265 min

The sticker price is just the down payment

A $6,500 machine can cost you more than a $10,500 one by year four. Here's the math to run before you sign anything.

Dude.com — 16 AI advisers who listen, talk and are here with you

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NewsSportsBRO DeskNov 8, 20261 min

Notre Dame Knocks Off No. 1 Miami 31-24 in Playoff Push

The Irish answered last season's loss to the Hurricanes with a Saturday night win in South Bend.

Poll

Where does your best time with your kids happen?

GuideScience & SpaceDean ShawNov 8, 20266 min

What a Chainsaw Chain Is Really Doing, and What Dulls It

Wood is softer than you'd think on steel. Dirt is the real enemy, and the sawdust tells you whether your chain is sharp.

GuideReal EstateRay OkonkwoNov 8, 20266 min

Inspect a rental for the bills, not the paint

You'd forgive a dated kitchen in your own house. In a rental, the things you can't see are the ones that set your return.

Shirts.com — Design it with AI. Wear it this week.

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GuideCryptoRay OkonkwoNov 8, 20265 min

Your parents aren't wrong to worry about your crypto

Stop defending Bitcoin and start answering the questions they're actually asking. The conversation gets easier when you do.

Quiz

Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

Five questions, honestly answered, and a plan for the next two weeks.

GuideTravelDean ShawNov 8, 20265 min

Check the passport before you book anything you can't refund

A passport that looks fine can still strand your family at the counter. Check these dates first, then book.

GuideMedia LiteracyMarcus ValeNov 8, 20266 min

The verb in the headline is telling you what the writer thinks

Writers rarely announce their position. They leave it in the verbs, the labels and the adjectives. Here's how to find it in five minutes with a pencil.

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Give me something to do with my kids this weekend

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GuideSide HustlesRay OkonkwoNov 8, 20265 min

Sell your handwriting by the envelope, not the design

Addressing wedding envelopes and lettering shop signs can pay well per hour, if you stay out of design work. Here's the math, the costs, and when to skip it.

Delicious.com — Nine thousand recipes and a plan for tonight

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GuideMoneyRay OkonkwoNov 7, 20266 min

Read the invoice before the check, not after the argument

Once the check clears, you're the one chasing. Before it does, you hold every card. Here's how to read a contractor's final bill line by line.

Poll

When did you last ask for a raise?

GuideOutdoorsWes DunbarNov 7, 20266 min

Scout with a kid before you ever hunt with one

Three Saturdays, no gun, one kid with a map. It's the best hunting prep you'll do, and it teaches more than opening day will.

GuideSkillsWes DunbarNov 7, 20266 min

Fix a torn belt with a saddle stitch that won't unravel

A belt almost always fails at the stitching, not the leather. Redo it with a saddle stitch and the repair will outlast the rest of the belt.

Names.com — The name is the first thing you sell

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GuideFamilyCal BrennanNov 7, 20265 min

Your son isn't the athlete. He still needs a place to be good.

When the brother has the game and he has the sketchbook, confidence won't come from pep talks. It comes from being good at something in front of people who matter.

Quiz

Is your money actually in order?

Six questions. No email required, no sales pitch at the end.

History5 min

Boone and Crockett Never Met, and Both Hunted Past Any Help

Dads5 min

When your kid gets cut, the ride home is the lesson

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Plan a cook for eight people

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GuideSchool & LearningAde FisherNov 7, 20265 min

A test score is a thermometer, not a diagnosis

Your kid's score report says a lot less than you fear and more than you've been told. Here's how to read the number, the fine print, and what to do next.