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The number of 18-year-olds is about to drop sharply, packing a wallop for colleges—and the economy

by Stacker

| April 28, 2025

This so-called demographic cliff has been predicted ever since Americans started having fewer babies at the advent of the Great Recession around the end of 2007—a falling birth rate that has not recovered since, except for a slight blip after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

The financial cost of autism management: Navigating expenses and resources

by Stacker

| April 23, 2025

While all 50 U.S. states have laws requiring private insurers to cover some level of autism-related care, coverage details vary, and out-of-pocket costs can still be significant, Rula explains.

50 songs you won’t believe are turning 50 this year

by Stacker

| April 2, 2025

Can you believe that these hit songs are turning the big 5-0?

The dos and don’ts of proposing

by Stacker

| January 24, 2025

LIFESTYLE | TEXAS

La Famiglia // ShutterstockProposing is both an intimate and cultural experience. Couples ready to get engaged often have to balance societal expectations—from family traditions to cinematic clichés—with what works for them personally. VRAI, a fine jewelry brand specializing in lab-grown diamonds, breaks down the do’s and don’ts of proposing so that each couple can decide […]