Ask for a favor, get advice. Ask for advice, get a favor. Asking for a favor can put someone in an uncomfortable spot, but ...

These days, we could all use a little extra luck. And honestly, who wouldn’t want a magical object that could protect them against evil, sickness, misfortune and even jealousy? Well, you’re in luck ...

Commenting on the many economic and social problems that American society confronts, Newsweek columnist Robert J. Samuelson once wrote: "We face a choice between a society where people accept modest ...

DACHER KELTNER Imagine your body had a happiness button, with a direct line to your brain. And every time you pressed it, you felt a jolt of joy, satisfaction, and contentment—you could get happy in ...

A funny thing about life: There always seems to be something changing about it. The people we care about land new jobs, buy their dream home across the country and take other significant steps in ...

Have you ever had something good happen to you and felt like shouting it from the rooftops? There’s something about sharing good news that seems to enhance the positive feelings we get from happy ...

When it comes to friendships, you are always going to be closer to some people than others. While many friends may fall into the “casual acquaintance” category, a special few sit comfortably within ...

In the springtime, families around the world celebrate Easter. For many Christians, Easter is an important holiday with church services to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. For ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Toward the beginning of the last century—that is, when this magazine was a ...

A "good" ROI varies depending on individual financial goals and the type of investment. Historically, small-cap stocks had a higher ROI (11.9% CAGR) than large-cap stocks (10.2% CAGR). Using a buy-and ...

There are two types of cholesterol, the waxy substance found in your blood. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is considered "bad" cholesterol because it can build up inside your arteries and ...