Merritt Squire, who turns 2 on Saturday, was named after former Nebraska volleyball captain Merritt Beason (right). Courtesy of Children's Nebraska OMAHA, Neb. — Little Merritt and big Merritt met Dec ...

There's a little town in Central New York that our old colleague, Bill Geist visited 14 years ago, when he said, "On Christmas morning, what better place to be than Seneca Falls, N.Y.? The town loudly ...

The legendary Second Fiddle honky tonk is not ready to go rest high on that mountain. Reports have been spreading online recently about the demise of the old club in Nashville's Lower Broadway ...

Facing what might have been a nightmare scenario on "Jeopardy!", a Michigan State University faculty member bet big on Final Jeopardy! Friday, Dec. 19, and pulled out a come-from-behind victory that ...

If you are the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, the payout — known as a death benefit — is typically tax-free. There are some exceptions, however. Here's what you need to know about your tax ...

Getting life insurance usually requires a medical exam so your provider gets a clearer picture of your health status. But some policies don't require an exam, including group life insurance and burial ...

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Like the old saying goes, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. But even the toughest people still need encouragement every now and again. If you’ve encountered setbacks in pursuit of your ...