Old School: Wisdom From Grandma & Grandpa

Common sense, hard-won lessons and the way our grandparents did it, from the people who lived it. Still works.

The BRO Code. What to do, what not to do, and a few laughs on the way.

Steel wants to turn back into rock, and every fix is a delay

Rust isn't a defect in steel. It's steel going home. Here's the chemistry, and why zinc, chromium and a rag with oil each buy you time.

GuideHealthCal BrennanNov 2, 20265 min

Tired at 45? Check these before you blame testosterone

Testosterone drifts down with age, and most men feel fine. Here's how to tell a normal slide from a real deficiency, and what to fix before anyone writes a prescription.

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GuideReal EstateRay OkonkwoNov 2, 20266 min

The bank lends on the appraisal, not on your offer

When the appraisal comes in under your price, someone has to cover the difference. Decide who it is before you write the offer, not after.

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Retirement5 min read

The spouse at home can still have an IRA

One paycheck can fund two retirement accounts. The rule is simple, the deadline is generous, and most single-income families never use it.

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GuideCryptoRay OkonkwoNov 2, 20265 min

Self-custody is a skill, not a badge

Moving crypto off an exchange protects you from one risk and hands you three new ones. Here's how to tell which side of that trade you're on.

GuideTravelDean ShawNov 2, 20266 min

Settle the rental car insurance question before you reach the counter

The agent gets about ninety seconds to upsell you. Two phone calls at your kitchen table tell you what to say, and what to skip.

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GuideMedia LiteracyMarcus ValeNov 2, 20266 min

Why that story ran today and not last year

A story's timing tells you about the people behind it. It can't tell you whether the claim is true. Here's how to keep those two questions apart.

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Is your money actually in order?

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

GuideSide HustlesRay OkonkwoNov 2, 20266 min

Start With Door Lettering, Not Full Vehicle Wraps

Full wraps look like easy money until you've ruined your third roll of vinyl. Lettering and decals are where a side hustle can actually pay.

NewsSportsBRO DeskNov 2, 20261 min

Magic look to snap home skid as Wizards visit Orlando

Orlando, 2-4, hosts a Washington team sitting at 3-3 and hopes to stop a losing run at home.

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NewsNewsBRO DeskNov 2, 20261 min

Poll: Late-deciding voters lean Republican in seven key Senate races

A new survey shows recent deciders favoring GOP candidates by nine points, even as Democrats hold an overall edge.

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GuideCivicsMarcus ValeOct 28, 20266 min

The zoning notice in your mailbox is a deadline, not a courtesy

Your city can't change what gets built next door without a process. Learn the boards, the standards and the clock, and you can shape the outcome.

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NewsSportsBRO DeskOct 31, 20261 min

Curry scores 31 as Warriors erase a 25-point deficit to beat the Lakers

Stephen Curry led a big Golden State rally late Friday night, finishing with a flashy highlight and a 112-95 win.

NewsNewsBRO DeskNov 1, 20261 min

Sullivan Says He'll Accept Alaska Senate Result, Win or Lose

The Republican senator made the pledge ahead of his race against Democrat Mary Peltola.

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GuideCivicsMarcus ValeOct 28, 20266 min

A city can regulate your rally. It can't regulate your message.

Your town can require a permit and pick the hour. It can't pick the viewpoint. Here's the test courts use and how to read your own ordinance with it.

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Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

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

NewsSportsBRO DeskOct 30, 20261 min

Bayern's Kompany to miss Dortmund match after leaving hospital

Vincent Kompany will be absent from the sideline for Bayern's game against Borussia Dortmund following a hospital stay last week.

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QatarEnergy Makes Another U.S. Gas Purchase as Home Plant Stays Offline

The company has now signed two deals in a week to buy American liquefied natural gas.

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GuideCivicsMarcus ValeOct 28, 20265 min

Read your state budget in one evening

The budget is the one document where every promise carries a dollar figure. Here's how to read it without a finance degree or a free weekend.

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NewsSportsBRO DeskOct 28, 20261 min

Rays rally in the 12th to beat Brewers in Game 4 and avoid a World Series sweep

Tampa Bay's late extra-inning comeback keeps the championship series going.

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