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Most people plan for retirement as if it’s all the same. Retirement spending, however, doesn’t quite fit that idea. In your early years, you’ll be more active and healthier, while in your later years, you'll focus more on long-term care. This is why it’s a good idea to adopt a Go-Go, Slow-Go, and No-Go budget now. 

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Phase 1: The Go-Go Years

Roughly ages 65-74

This is your active period. You’re moving, traveling, and ticking boxes off your bucket list. Early retirees might sell their home and head to a retirement destination, take that big vacation, and make several dreams come true all within the first few years. 

This is the time to spend a little more, and you should plan for that. A trip to Europe at 66 will look much different from one at 74. A piece on the site Kiplinger tells us that it’s ok to give yourself permission to spend a little more during this period because it’s naturally the most expensive of your retirement. 

Phase 2: The Slow-Go Years

Roughly ages 75-84

During this phase of your life, you begin to slow down a little. It’s not from a lack of interest, but a refocusing of your priorities. The Global Association of Independent Advisors says that this is the time to savor. 

Travel and adventure spending tends to decrease during this time while medical costs begin to rise. According to the site WealthVieu, planning for a 5-6% annual increase in healthcare costs means a $500-a-month budget could easily turn into an $800 one down the road.

Phase 3: The No-Go Years

Roughly ages 85+

This is where you’ll focus more on long-term care than on travel and adventure. The out-of-pocket costs for an average couple with Medicare will sit around $165,000–$315,000 over the course of retirement. Those are costs Medicare doesn’t cover.

It’s a good idea to keep on top of your health in your early years so you can get some idea of the care you’ll need when you’re older. 

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How To Plan Your Budget

Split your budget into three distinct time frames. The first should accommodate the fun spending you want to do in the Go-Go years. This is the time to draw a little more from your savings to accommodate your adventures. 

The second portion should account for a split between fun and healthcare, depending on your individual situation. You’re still going, like taking a cruise at 75, but not as often. 

The last section should account for comfort and long-term care. It is best to plan with a financial advisor who can help you look a few decades out to see projections for insurance premiums, Medicare coverage, and out-of-pocket costs. 

Splitting your retirement budget into phases rather than thinking of it as one long stretch will help you make the most of what you have. You can’t predict the future, but you can plan for one that takes advantage of the best of what each phase has to offer.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice.

Fans are used to seeing Mariska Hargitay play Detective Olivia Benson. In real life, she's married to actor Peter Hermann, and they have three kids. She made a rare appearance with her eldest at a movie premiere.

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Hargitay, 62, is the executive producer of The Gymnasts of Fisherman Colony, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 8. She posed for a picture with her son, August Hermann, who is 19 years old.

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This isn't the first time the teenager walked the carpet at one of her events. He attended the premiere of My Mom Jane, a documentary about Hargitay learning more about her mother Jayne Mansfield. Mansfield died when Hargitay was three in a car accident.

Hermann wore a black suit with his grandmother's signature on his left lapel. "My son was so sweet because I wanted to put a heart or maybe a — you know, we talked about possibly putting a 'J' on his lapel, and then all of a sudden I went (gasps), 'Her signature was so beautiful,' and it's part of the film," the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star said, according to TODAY.

Hargitay and the Younger star have been married since 2004. The actress gave birth to their first son in 2006. The couple later adopted Amaya and Andrew.

Hermann also played Defense Attorney Trevor Langan on the Law & Ordershow. For now, their son hasn't joined the family business of acting. However, he is sometimes seen on set of the show with his parents.

"I have an incredible support system with my husband. He’s an actor so he also understands," Hargitay told Us Weekly in 2018. "I try to keep it organic. The kids come to set all the time. I’ve worked out my schedule a bit that I have a little more flexibility. I have a great time behind me."

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In 1986, Peter Gabriel released a song that would become one of the most defining songs of the decade and go on to become a timeless anthem.

"Sledgehammer" is known for its cheeky, tongue-in-cheek lyrics and upbeat tempo that is heavily influenced by 1960s soul music. A corresponding music video was released in support of the single, breaking records and remaining the most-played music video in MTV history, as confirmed by Far Out Magazine.

The video, directed by Stephen R. Johnson, combines claymation with stop-motion animation and features Gabriel performing the song with disjointed movements while clay versions of household objects and imagery taken from the lyrics circle him. Created alongside animator Nick Park, who later created British claymation favorites such as Wallace & Gromitand Chicken Run, one of the video's most memorable moments includes a pair of dancing chickens, which famously rotted during filming.

To achieve the video's stop-motion effect, Gabriel spent 16 hours lying under a sheet of glass while singing the lyrics frame-by-frame.

“It took a lot of hard work,” the singer recalled, per American Songwriter. “I was thinking at the time, ‘If anyone wants to try and copy this video, good luck to them.’”

The long work hours paid off, as the video went on to win a whopping nine awards at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards, including Video of the Year.

"Sledgehammer" also dominated the charts upon its initial release, famously knocking "Invisible Touch" by Genesis — the rocker's former band — off the No. 1 slot on the Billboard Hot 100. In the U.K., the track peaked at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart.

"I read recently that Peter Gabriel knocked us off the No 1 spot with ‘Sledgehammer," Gabriel's former bandmate, drummerPhil Collins, recalled at the time, perFar Out. "We weren’t aware of that at the time. If we had been, we’d probably have sent him a telegram saying: ‘Congratulations – bastard.’ "

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Mark-Paul Gosselaar may have risen to stardom as a teen on Saved by the Bell, but the actor is making it clear that he's all grown up.

Gosselaar, 52, played the iconic Bayside High cool guy Zack Morris on Saved by the Bell from 1989 to 1993, and continued his role as Morris on the short-lived series Saved by the Bell: The College Years. In the years that followed, he had a variety of successful roles on everything from NYPD Blue to the TNT legal series Franklin & Bash. With a raunchy new comedy on the schedule (more on that below!), the star took to the stage at a promotional event and showed off his rock-hard abs and chiseled body in a crop top and short shorts. Dancing around, having the time of his life, Gosselaar stunned the crowd with his fit physique. The entire experience was caught on TikTok, and attendees were blown away.

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Saved by the Bell Actor #markpaulgosselaar shows off his abs at the bell media upfront to promote his new show BULGES #zackmorris #savedbythebell #90smovies

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What is Mark-Paul Gosselaar's New Project?

Gosselaar is set to appear in the workplace buddy comedy Bulges, which follows on from a 2024 Crave special, The Dessert Presents: St. Bulges Day, Deadline reported earlier this week. The project "follows Gosselaar and the eccentric staff at an iconic and once-thriving all-male, not-so-family-friendly restaurant in Niagara Falls." Described as “if Hooters were designed for women,” the comedy sounds like a wild ride!

Will They Reboot Saved by the Bell Again?

While 90210 has already been rebooted, Saved by the Bell was back in action… for a short amount of time, at least. A reboot of the series aired on Peacock for two seasons from November 2020 to December 2021, and starred Gosselaar as his beloved character, who was still married to his longtime love, Kelly Kapowski, played by Tiffani Thiessen. However, the reboot didn’t stick. When asked if she thought another one was possible, Thiessen spoke candidly.

“I don’t think so. I think they tried it,” she told PEOPLE last year. Even though it didn’t last, Thiessen made it clear she “loved the reboot.”

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If Father’s Day means firing up the grill in your family, Costco shoppers have spotted a find that can add plenty of flavor to the celebration. The warehouse retailer is once again stocking a Bachan’s Barbecue Variety Pack. This three-bottle set gives grill lovers multiple ways to elevate ribs, chicken, vegetables, and more throughout the summer.

You can see the pack in this June 8 TikTok post from @discovering_costco:

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It’s summer which means time to break out the bbq sauce! 🔥 Check it out at Costco! #costco #costcofinds #bbq #sauce #japanese

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The Bachan’s Barbecue Variety Pack costs $16.49 and includes three flavors: Sweet Honey, Roasted Garlic, and Sweet Pineapple. Together, the set contains 50.05 ounces of sauce, making it easy to experiment with different flavor profiles throughout grilling season.

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The value only adds to the appeal. Individual bottles currently sell for $9.95 each on Bachan’s website. Purchasing all three flavors separately would cost nearly $30, making Costco’s $16.49 variety pack less expensive than buying two individual bottles at regular retail pricing.

Costco’s Bachan’s Variety Pack Offers Three Ways to Upgrade Summer Grilling

Bachan’s has built a loyal following thanks to its sweet-and-savory Japanese-inspired flavor profile and versatility in the kitchen. The sauces can be used as marinades, glazes, dipping sauces, or finishing sauces for everything from grilled meats to vegetables.

The Sweet Pineapple variety adds a tropical twist and can be used to marinate meats and vegetables before grilling. Bachan notes that pineapple naturally helps tenderize meat, making it a popular choice for summer cookouts.

Roasted Garlic combines sweet roasted garlic with raw garlic flavors, making it a natural pairing for steak, seafood, chicken, and even comfort food favorites like mashed potatoes and meatballs.

Meanwhile, Sweet Honey balances honey with savory ingredients like soy sauce, ginger, and green onions. The result is a sweet-and-savory sauce that works especially well on ribs, roasted vegetables, and baked beans.

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When the sauces appeared in Costco warehouses last year, shoppers on Reddit’s r/Costco community were quick to share their thoughts.

One user wrote, “There is only life before and after Bachan’s BBQ.”

Another commented, “There are so many awful Asian sauces out there, and this one is sooooo good!!! Have the spicy and regular in my fridge right now.”

A third shopper added, “This stuff has become a staple in the fridge.”

According to Bachan’s, the sauces are inspired by a multi-generational family recipe passed down from the founder’s grandmother. In Japanese, “Bachan” is an affectionate term for grandmother. The company emphasizes simple ingredients and versatile flavors that can be used across a wide variety of dishes.

Whether you’re planning a Father’s Day cookout, need a small gift for the grill lover in your life, or want new ways to add flavor to summer meals, Costco’s Bachan’s variety pack offers three popular flavors at a value that’s hard to beat.

Ciara Miller is trading the Summer House drama for something much sunnier.

The Bravo star shared a short but telling update on Threads on Tuesday, June 9, writing, "On my way to Fiji," along with a Fiji flag emoji and a cartwheel emoji. The post comes as Miller prepares for her new role as one of the hosts of Love Island Aftersun, Peacock's companion show for Love Island USA.

Miller is heading into one of her biggest career opportunities yet, just as Summer House viewers are still watching the fallout from her very tense Season 10 reunion.

Ciara Miller Is Headed to Fiji for 'Love Island Aftersun' SUMMER HOUSE -- "Reunion" -- Pictured: (l-r) Kyle Cooke, Ciara Miller -- (Photo by: Clifton Prescod/Bravo via Getty Images)

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Miller was announced in May as a new co-host of Love Island Aftersun alongside Tefi Pessoa. The weekly companion series breaks down the biggest moments from Love Island USA, which returned for Season 8 on Peacock in June.

Peacock confirmed that Miller and Pessoa would take over hosting duties following Maura Higgins' exit from the role. Ariana Madix also returned as host of Love Island USA, keeping the Bravo-to-Peacock reality TV pipeline very much alive.

For Miller, the Fiji trip marks a major step outside the Summer House world. She has become one of Bravo's most talked-about cast members in recent seasons, but Aftersun gives her a chance to move into a more official hosting lane.

The Update Comes After a Messy 'Summer House' Reunion SUMMER HOUSE -- "Reunion" -- Pictured: (l-r) Lindsay Hubbard, Kyle Cooke, Ciara Miller, Andy Cohen, Amanda Batula, West Wilson -- (Photo by: Jocelyn Prescod/Bravo via Getty Images)

Miller's Fiji update also comes after an especially dramatic stretch on Bravo.

During the Summer House Season 10 reunion, Miller addressed her hurt over Amanda Batula's relationship with West Wilson. The situation was complicated for viewers because Wilson had previously been linked to Miller, while Batula had been one of Miller's close friends on the show.

Bravo's own coverage of the reunion noted that Miller saw Batula and Wilson's past behavior differently after watching the season back. Miller also said she first suspected something in January after noticing Batula at Wilson's house, before Batula and Wilson later admitted they had lied about their romantic involvement.

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Miller joined Summer House in Season 5 and has since become one of the show's most beloved cast members. Her Love Island Aftersun role is also notable because it puts her in the same universe as Madix, whose move from Vanderpump Rules to Love Island USA became one of the clearest examples of a Bravo star turning a difficult personal chapter into a bigger career moment.

Miller's situation is not the same, but the career timing is hard to miss. While much of the recent conversation around her has centered on the Batula and Wilson drama, her next move gives fans something else to watch.

Instead of only reacting to what happened in the Summer House reunion, Miller is now heading to Fiji to talk through someone else's reality TV drama.

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Why the Timing Matters for Bravo Fans

The timing also keeps Miller in the conversation across multiple reality shows at once. Summer House fans are still processing the reunion fallout, while Love Island USA viewers are already settling into a new season on Peacock.

That overlap could work in Miller's favor. She brings current Bravo heat, reality TV experience, and built-in fan interest to Aftersun, which relies on hosts who can react quickly to messy relationship dynamics.

After what she just went through on Summer House, Miller should have plenty to say about dating drama and what happens when relationships get complicated on camera.

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Madison Square Garden was in an uproar on Monday night as the New York Knicks took on the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA Finals. At the host table, commentator Charles Barkley made a sexual joke toward Cardi B that isn't sitting well with fans.

The "Bodak Yellow" singer was the guest performer during halftime for Game 3, with her rapping some of her hit tracks alongside the Knicks City Dancers. Wearing a grey thin-strap croc-embossed bustier and matching pants, her ensemble caught the attention of Barkley.

Upon seeing Cardi B on screen, the former Philadelphia 76ers player commented, "I don’t know if those B’s. They might be Cardi D’s." He was seemingly referring to to the singer's chest and added, "I’m pretty sure those aren’t B’s."

His joke led to a few laughs from his co-hosts for the night, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal. The joke didn't end there, with Barkley adding, "She’s got the wrong initials."

Barstool Sports posted a video on X of Cardi B's performance with the co-host's joke attached. While some fans in the comment also shared in the laughs, many were not as charmed by the joke.

“I don’t know if those B’s. Those might be Cardi D’s”

We have lost Charles Barkley tonight folks https://t.co/ZzStZF5VRL

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) June 9, 2026

"The man is a grown adult on national television reducing a performer to her body like it’s 1995. It’s not funny, it’s not clever, it’s just sad," said one fan.

"Chuck got a direct connection from brain to microphone," commented another.

One fan even said, "@iamcardib has her Attorney on Speedial... you about to get Sued Sexualizing that Woman... Watch and see."

"Degenerate culture we live in. Despicable," said one fan.

Others have commented on the comedic timing of Barkley's comment, and even sating its when the "intrusive thoughts win." Some are even calling it "clean humor." Cardi B nor Barkley have made a public comment on the joke.

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A cluttered desk can make it harder to focus, especially when items like notebooks, chargers, and paperwork start piling up. Whether you're setting up a home office, refreshing your workspace, or helping a student get ready for college, adding vertical storage is an easy way to maximize space and keep everything organized. 

If you're looking for an affordable solution, Walmart currently has the Costway 3-Shelf Desk Bookcase on sale for just $52, down from $99. Designed to sit directly on top of a desk, it creates extra storage without taking up valuable floor space. You can shop it in seven colors: beige, black, brown, gray, natural, walnut, and white. 

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The Costway 3-Shelf Modern Desk Standard Bookcase is a practical option for dorm rooms, bedrooms, and home offices. It is made from engineered wood and measures 37 by 10 by 29 inches. The unit features three upper shelves, two side compartments, and a spacious center opening that can accommodate a computer monitor up to 27 inches. It gives you plenty of room to keep books, office supplies, and decorative accents neatly organized and within easy reach. 

The structure supports up to 100 pounds and includes non-slip foot pads to help protect desk surfaces from scratches. It also comes with two anti-tip kits for added stability.

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Shoppers frequently praised both its functionality and ease of assembly. One Walmart reviewer said, "This was the perfect setup for my desk. It gave me more storage and was the perfect height." Another shared that it was "easy to assemble and fits perfectly on a school-supplied desk," while a third called it a "great addition to my daughter's dorm room desk."

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Whether you're preparing for back-to-school season or just looking to cut down on clutter, the Costway 3-Shelf Desk Bookcase is an affordable way to create a more organized workspace. Head to Walmart and snag one before this flash deal ends!

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Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor take the leads in Disclosure Day, director Steven Spielberg’s new epic sci-fi thriller about the unraveling of a massive government conspiracy covering up evidence that we are not alone in the universe. The top-notch cast also includes Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo and Wyatt Russell.

With a 90% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and rave reviews rolling in, Disclosure Day proves Steven Spielberg still knows how to deliver blockbuster movie magic. Blunt and O'Connor lead the director's new sci-fi thriller about a decades-long conspiracy to hide evidence of extraterrestrial life—and after seeing it, I can understand why critics are so enthusiastic.

Blunt gives a performance that’s among her all-time best as Margaret Fairchild, a Kansas City meteorologist who suddenly develops amazing and alarming abilities, like speaking in foreign languages and reading minds. O’Connor is Daniel Kellner, a mathematics whiz turned whistle-blower determined to reveal what he knows about a covert global cybersecurity force that’s quashed nearly 80 years of proof about extraterrestrial “close encounters.”

They both become targets of a massive, rip-roaring manhunt to round them up and shut them down. What else do they have in common? Well, you’ll find out—but I won’t spoil it here.

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Colin Firth is Noah Scanlon, the head of the coverup, convinced that the mind-blowing reality about aliens would “tip the balance” of a world already on the precipice of nuclear self-destruction. Eve Hewson (the daughter of Bono, the U2 rock star) is Kellner’s girlfriend, a former novitiate in a monastery who plays a significant role in helping spread, well, another kind of word from on high. Colman Domingo, who makes almost every film he’s in better by just being in it, is the head of the movement to rip open decades of secrecy, to have a reckoning, a day of disclosure when the truth will be made known to everyone. Wyatt Russell is Jackson, Margaret’s romantic partner, who doesn’t understand—at least at first—what’s going on.

Spielberg, who launched the very idea of “summer blockbusters” back in 1975 with Jaws, has made some of the top-performing, most widely beloved and critically lauded movies of all time. Sometimes it feels here, with his first film in four years (since The Fablemans), that he’s looking into the skies and beyond the way he did in E.T. The Extraterrestrial and Close Encountersof the Third Kind—with awe, empathy and hope. And the soundtrack, by his longtime collaborator John Williams, drives home the gamut of emotions. It’s no wonder Williams has received more than two dozen Grammys and five Oscars.

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What I Thought of Disclosure Day

Disclosure Day has it all—thrills and chills, danger and derring-do, and the beating heart of a love story. It’s got a pulse-pounding train scene that can match anything Tom Cruise has done in the Mission: Impossible world, and its heady thoughts on how the existence of extraterrestrials might mesh with the Bible will certainly stir some discussion. (Plus, three main characters are named Noah, Margaret and Daniel.)  

Its suggestion that communication with aliens is closely aligned with music, mathematics and nature will likely mean you’ll never look at that bright red cardinal at your bird feeder, or on your windowsill, the same way again. It’s a movie that makes you think about what’s up there, what’s down here, and how it might all be connected. About childhood and crop circles, secrets and lies, the past and the future, and the multi-faceted experience of our very existence.

Spielberg has crafted another cinematic triumph, a moving picture that’s moving in more ways than one, one that reminds us again of the eye-popping, jaw-dropping magic and the majesty of a big story playing out on a big screen, pulling us in, making us feel. Head down to the multiplex, folks, because it certainly feels like blockbuster time again.

FINAL THOUGHTS: Another cinematic notch in the belt of a master filmmaker who's already taken us to the stars.

Rated PG-13

In theaters Friday, June 12

Expected to arrive on streaming services in 45 to 60 days.

In the list of the most well-known sitcoms to grace TV screens, Married... with Children is among the fan favorites. Despite having been one of Fox's longest-running sitcoms, it met an untimely and not well-received end in 1997.

Starring Ed O'Neill and Katey Sagal as married couple Al Bundy and Margaret "Peggy" Bundy, the sitcom gained traction for its use of comedy and episode themes that were considered taboo at the time. One episode was even banned from airing due to its sexual themes. Regardless, the sitcom ran for a total of 11 seasons, focusing on the Chicago family living their daily lives, with the occasional interruption of their pesky neighbors.

Married... with Childrenaired in early April 1987, with a theme song sung by Frank Sinatra that also gained critical acclaim. Despite its mixed reviews and loyal fanbase, the sitcom didn't do well in ratings due to Fox not having the affiliate base with CBS, NBC, and ABC for the series to reach the entire country.

It was also said that many Fox series, as the time didn't do well, with Married... with Children up against Murder She Wrote in the weekend time slot. Tragedy struck when Fox decided to cancel the sitcom without much notice. Due to many believing it would have been renewed for a 12th and final season, the sitcom never had a proper finale.

Fox aired two new episodes on May 19, and later released an unaired episode on June 9, 1997, that acted as an impromptu end to the sitcom. "Chicago Shoe Exchange" was directed by Mark K. Samuels and written by Eric Abrams and Matthew Berry. In the episode, Al and another character begin bartering at the New Market Mall when they encounter a massage chair. They soon land in hot water with security as Kelly practices her new massage techniques.

According to reports, the abrupt cancellation of the sitcom wasn't made aware to the main cast. They learned the news from low-level employees instead of the actual Fox executives. Sagal previously said that the sitcom often felt neglected by the network, while O'Neill attributed the neglect to the constant change in higher-up positions.

In a 2013 interview, the actor even theorized that TV stations that had syndication rights pushed Fox and Sony to end the sitcom. He felt it was due to the series having far too many episodes needed for syndication, as Married... with Children aired 259 episodes.

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When it comes to financial anxiety, you may think the early part of your career would be the most stressful, since it's typically when people earn the least amount of money. However, many experts say that most people feel their 50s are the time when they are most anxious about their finances, and the reason may surprise you. And it's no wonder why—a 2024 Prudential survey found that 67 percent of 55-year-olds said they were afraid they would outlive their savings, according to Investopedia.

That's because people have so much more to worry about at this age than just their looming retirement, and experts say that this time of your life can be full of some big (and unexpected) expenses. But there's good news: the experts we spoke with also shared some great tips for managing this anxiety.

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The Surprising Reason Your 50s Are So Financially Stressful

"The 50s is the first decade when financial anxiety is most prevalent, because people start to feel like they are 'running out of time' to achieve their goals," according to Matt Grammer, LPCC-S, founder of Therapy Trainings, and a mental health specialist. "This [intense] pressure is complicated by the fact that the 50s can bring more realistic health concerns, a greater need to support aging parents, and a greater need to assist adult children with their finances," he says, adding that financial anxiety can become even worse when a person in their 50s realizes their financial situation isn't as good or solid as they had hoped, leaving them feeling a sense of disappointment, panic, or failure about their perceived financial shortcomings.

But it's not just perceived money woes that can really stress you out at this age, according to John Donikian, Vice President at Best Interest Financial. That's because he says this is the decade when many people start seeing their money as a bigger part of the picture, and they are forced to come to terms with costs like their retirement, the expenses of keeping and maintaining their home, and ongoing debts.

Related: Psychologists Say Retirement Loneliness Is Different From Regular Loneliness—and Much Harder to Fix

Signs You're Experiencing Financial Anxiety (Not Just Normal Worry)

Unsure whether what you're feeling is just everyday stress or financial anxiety? Wendy Molyneux, a certified financial social worker and founder of Whole Person Finance, says these stressors typically manifest differently than your standard worries and concerns. "People experiencing financial anxiety may anticipate worst-case scenarios, feel overwhelmed by routine financial tasks, or avoid engaging with money altogether," she says. "These reactions are driven by cognitive, emotional, and physiological responses rather than by the numbers themselves."

For example, she tells a story about a fictional man named David, a successful 54-year-old, who is meeting with his financial advisor. "His finances are healthy, and nothing has changed since his last session," she explains. "But he spends the first ten minutes recounting a scenario in which everything falls apart because his children or parents need expensive care not covered by available insurance," Molyneaux says in this example. David requires reassurance about a fictional scenario instead of forward-looking communication, which is typical of these meetings with his advisor.

Related: Psychologists Say the 'Golden Years' Model of Retirement Is Making People Miserable— Here's What to Do Instead

What Experts Say Actually Helps

While this anxiety sounds very stressful and incredibly common, you don't have to suffer through it in silence, according to Molyneux. If your financial anxiety is mild, she says you can combat the feeling with "supportive self-care options," like:

• Daily physical activity
• Targeted mind-body relaxation techniques
• Lifestyle changes like healthy eating and getting a good night's sleep
• Scheduling a financial checkup with your advisor

And when financial anxiety interferes with financial decisions or overall well-being, Molyneux says you should consult a certified financial therapist or licensed psychotherapist to get more targeted professional help.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

Little did Jewel know, the song she was most embarrassed by would become her biggest hit.

Chatting with fellow songwriters Madi Diaz and Jensen McRae in a video series for Elle recently, Jewel revealed she thought one her most popular songs was "the dumbest song."

"What's funny is I hated 'You Were Meant for Me' when I wrote it. I thought it was the dumbest song I'd ever written," she said. "I was really into, like, super lyrical, like more like 'Who Will Save Your Soul,' like really lyrically dense songs, and 'You Were Meant For Me' just seemed like the dumbest thing."

The song was written in the very beginning of her career, before she became a household name. The Alaska native was actually homeless as a teen, singing in coffee shops and bars, and busking throughout the Pacific Northwest before she was discovered. "You Were Meant For Me" was featured on her debut album, 'Pieces of You,' in 1995. And while she didn't have high expectations when it came to the song's popularity, it peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard charts in 1997, according to Billboard.com.

"I was embarrassed every time I played it, people seemed to like it, and I remember just being like in such conflict, you know, and it was just wild," she continued. "That song ended up just being this, you know, runaway thing, and sometimes you don't know when you write them."

"I was just trying to do the most so much when I was young, you know, and you don't learn till later that like simplicity actually takes a ton of refinement," she added.

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Jewel also opened up about another creative risk, her 2003 pop single "Intuition."

"When I wrote Intuition, which was like me going pop, I was like, 'I wonder if I can make a pop hit that isn't about love in any way, shape, or form, but about something different, like my intuition,'" she said. "And that was like a real challenge, because as you look at pop radio, you're like, 'How many pop songs are not about love?' Very, very, very, very few, and so that became like this really like this needle to thread that I found really interesting, and like really difficult, of like, can I write a pop hit, and can it be about not love, just about like, how's my community doing? How's my world doing? How am I doing inside my body that isn't relative to a man or a relationship?"

While "Intuition" marked a major departure from her known folk style of music, it went on to also enjoy Billboard chart success on both the Hot 100 list and on the dance music chart, according to Billboard.com.

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Most meteor showers put on their best performances after dark — but the annual Arietids are a rare exception. Considered one of the strongest daytime meteor showers of the year, the Arietids are peaking this week, offering a unique opportunity to spot shooting stars shortly before sunrise. There's just one catch: you'll need to wake up before dawn, because this celestial display is easy to miss.

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What Is the Arietid Meteor Shower?

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Unlike most annual meteor showers, the Arietids occur primarily during daylight hours. The shower's radiant — the point from which meteors appear to originate — lies in the constellation Aries, the Ram, and is close to the sun. That proximity makes most of the Arietids' activity invisible against the bright daytime sky, which is what sets this meteor shower apart from nearly every other one on the calendar.

When and How To Watch the Arietid Meteor Shower in 2026

Astronomers predict peak Arietid meteor shower viewing will fall on June 10, 2026, with the best window running about 45 to 60 minutes before sunrise. Face the eastern horizon for the best chance of spotting activity. You may even catch bright meteors known as "Earthgrazers" — meteors that enter the atmosphere at a shallow angle, creating long, slow-moving streaks of light gliding dramatically across the sky.

No special equipment is needed to watch the Arietids, and it's actually safer to skip the binoculars and telescopes near sunrise. Accidentally pointing optical equipment toward the rising sun can cause permanent eye damage.

You Can Also Listen to the Arietids on FM Radio

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One of the most unusual features of the Arietid meteor shower is that you can detect it with sound even when you can't see it. When meteors burn up in Earth's atmosphere, they leave behind ionized trails that can briefly reflect distant radio transmissions back to Earth. Tune a simple FM radio with an antenna to the 87.5 to 108 MHz band and listen for sudden snippets of music, voices or unusual static interference — a sign that a meteor has just passed overhead. This radio detection method works through June 24, so even if you miss the peak you still have time to experience the shower.

Set Your Alarm — the Arietids Won't Wait

The Arietid meteor shower is active every year, yet most people never notice it because it peaks during daylight. That's exactly what makes it one of the most overlooked and fascinating annual meteor showers on the astronomical calendar.

For anyone willing to rise before dawn on June 10, the reward is a rare sky show that can be both seen and heard — and one that very few people ever take the time to experience. Set your alarm early. This is one celestial event that won't wait around.

Released on Led Zeppelin's 1976 album Presence, "Achilles Last Stand" is nearly 11 minutes long, was never put out as a single and never hit number one. It's also, by a lot of measures, one of the best things the band ever made.

A year before "Achilles Last Stand" was recorded, Robert Plant was in a serious car crash in Greece that shattered his right ankle, elbow and leg. It left him recording vocals from a wheelchair — and that pain ended up inspiring not just the song, but the entire album.

“I spent some time in Greece, probably about six or seven months, after a car wreck in 1975,” Plant told Vulture. 

“I was unable to walk. That particular song’s lyric relates to the absolutely desperate need to get out of jail, out of the wheelchair, or out of the whole syndrome of being stuck in wherever I was.”

But the crash wasn't the only thing fueling the song. “I longed to head back to the Atlas Mountains, to the place where it was solace and joy, but at the same time, intrigue and adventure,” he added. 

Plant had also been reading a lot of William Blake around that time, and it found its way into the lyrics. The line "Albion remains / sleeping now to rise again" references Blake's engraving The Dance of Albion and is one of several places where mythology and literature meet. 

In terms of scope and ambition, comparing "Achilles Last Stand" to The Iliad isn't a stretch. It's an epic through and through, and Plant knew they'd made something special.

“[It] was prog rock gone mad, and it was brilliant,” he once said. “I remember when we wrote it, it was such a beautiful bird to release.” 

Jimmy Page, meanwhile, was pulling from his own sources. He and Plant had traveled to Morocco together in 1975, and those flamenco and North African musical traditions are all over the track.

Page layered six guitar parts on top of each other to build the song’s massive sound, and he did it all in one evening. The rest of the band had no idea. "To be honest with you, the other guys didn't know," Page told Rolling Stone. 

"Has he gone mad? Does he know what he's doing? But at the end of it, the picture became clear. It was like a little vignette, every time something comes around."

Recreating it live, though, was a whole other problem. “I don’t dread it,” Page admitted to Louder Sound, “but the one that was testy, to say the least, to try and replicate — or at least to get a mean average of all the guitar parts on the record — was ‘Achilles Last Stand.’” 

Plant has been pretty open about feeling that certain Presence tracks never got the recognition they deserved, and “Achilles Last Stand” is one he keeps coming back to.

“‘For Your Life’, on Presence. ‘Achilles Last Stand!’ F****** h***,” he said to Mojo magazine in 2025. “Just extraordinary that three people and a singer can do that. Really, they were pulling so much stuff out of the unknown … It’s just insane.” 

Although "Achilles Last Stand" never found the commercial success of some of Zeppelin's better known tracks, for dedicated fans it has always been a masterpiece.

Studies have shown that retirees who engage in hobbies and active lifestyles in their Third Chapter have a lower risk for depression. While hobbies can provide purpose, social connections, and mental stimulation, some popular retirement activities come with hefty price tags and hidden risks that can quickly drain finances and put pressure on your mental health.

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Boating and Sailing

Boating is a classic retirement dream — many people picture selling everything and sailing off into crystal blue ocean waters. But boat ownership for retirees often involves high ongoing costs, including storage, dock fees, insurance, fuel, maintenance, and repairs, which can add up quickly. The boat may stay afloat for years, but at some point, you have to look at the numbers and ask whether it's sinking your retirement budget.

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Golfing

Golf is one of the most popular hobbies for retirees — and one of the most expensive. While it's a great way to get outdoors and socialize, golfing costs can spiral out of control for retirees who plan to play regularly. Greens fees, driving range costs, club memberships, equipment upgrades, travel, and lessons can transform what seems like a healthy pastime into a substantial recurring expense that rivals a monthly bill.

Collecting

From sports memorabilia and coins to antiques and luxury watches, collecting is another retirement hobby that can become a financial risk. The thrill of tracking down a rare item at an online auction or completing a prized collection is real — but what begins as a passion can turn into an endless and expensive pursuit with no guarantee that the collection will ever appreciate in value.

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Restoration Projects

Car and antique restoration is a beloved retirement hobby that can quietly become a financial sinkhole. Expensive materials, labor-intensive processes, and specialized tools frequently push restoration projects well beyond their original budgets. Whether you're restoring a classic car from the '70s or hunting down a rare part for a vintage clock, many restoration enthusiasts discover too late that the costs outpace the joy.

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Day Trading

Day trading stocks ranks among the most financially risky retirement hobbies for seniors. While some retirees claim the activity keeps them mentally sharp, frequent trading exposes retirement savings to significant losses — and any resulting hit to the portfolio can create lasting financial stress during a period when rebuilding funds isn't always an option.

Mental Health & Hobbies

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The financial impact isn't the only concern. Some costly retirement hobbies can also contribute to social isolation. Spending hours alone researching collectibles, restoring cars in a garage, or monitoring stock charts can reduce meaningful social interaction — one of the most important factors in healthy aging.

That doesn't mean retirees should avoid these hobbies altogether. The key is moderation and self-awareness. Before committing significant time or money to any retirement activity, it's worth asking whether it supports your long-term financial goals, your social well-being, and your overall happiness.

Kelly Clarkson had one thing she wanted to get off her chest before Amy Adams left her last visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show.

During a June 9 clip from the daytime talk show, Clarkson praised Adams for being the kind of performer who can seemingly do it all, especially when it comes to acting, singing, and dancing.

The conversation quickly turned into a very specific plea from Clarkson, who told Adams she wanted to see her return to another movie musical.

"I can't let you leave here without talking about musical things," Clarkson told Adams in the clip shared on YouTube. "You're so good, and I love your voice so much, and I love you singing, and I need you to do another singing movie."

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Clarkson went on to call Adams one of those "rare talents" who feels "old school talented," pointing to her ability to sing, act, and dance.

Adams actually spent the mid-1990s performing professionally at Boulder's Dinner Theatre and the Country Dinner Playhouse in Colorado before moving on to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in Minnesota, training that laid the foundation for everything Clarkson was gushing about decades later.

Adams, who has shown off her musical side across multiple films, seemed open to the idea. Her musical resume runs deeper than many fans may realize.

Beyond the beloved Enchanted and its 2022 sequel Disenchanted, she also sang in Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day and The Muppets, and appeared in the 2021 musical film Dear Evan Hansen. She personally pursued the role after seeing the stage show and immediately called her agent to say she wanted to be part of any film adaptation.

When Clarkson asked if Adams would ever do "another little movie, musical, anything like that," Adams answered, "Absolutely."

Clarkson did not stop there.

"Can you produce that? Can you do that?" she asked, making the audience cheer as Adams said she would try.

Why the Cape Fear Connection Makes This Even More Interesting Javier Bardem, Joe Anders, Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, and Lily Collias attend the world premiere of Apple TV's "Cape Fear" at Directors Guild Of America on June 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

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The moment had a little extra timing behind it, since Adams is currently promoting a very different kind of project. The actress stars with Javier Bardem and Patrick Wilson in Apple TV's new Cape Fear series, which premiered June 5. While talking to Clarkson, Adams mentioned Wilson as a possible musical collaborator, noting that she is in Cape Fear with him and that he is also a strong singer.

"Maybe I can rope him into something," Adams said.

Before Hollywood, Wilson was a Tony-nominated Broadway star, earning nominations for both The Full Monty and Oklahoma! He also sang on the soundtrack of the 2004 film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera.

Barbra Streisand, who recruited Wilson for her 2016 Broadway covers album, put it plainly, calling him, on Facebook, "an accomplished Broadway actor with a really amazing voice."

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The Karaoke Queen and the '80s Power Ballad

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Clarkson and Adams also bonded over music more generally, with Adams admitting that she writes poetry and "really bad cheesy lyrics," though she said she mostly does music for herself or during karaoke.

When Clarkson asked for her go-to karaoke song, Adams said she was willing to try anything, especially an '80s power ballad. She also named Heart and Pat Benatar as the kind of powerful singers she likes to take on, which Clarkson clearly appreciated.

Fans in the YouTube comments were also on board with Clarkson's request, with several viewers praising Adams' voice and urging the actress to return to a musical role. Others simply loved seeing Clarkson and Adams together.

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In 1973, Emerson, Lake & Palmer released a composition so ambitious that it stretched across an entire side of an album and clocked in at nearly 30 minutes.

"Karn Evil 9" became one of the defining works of the progressive rock era, showcasing the trio’s technical virtuosity, theatrical storytelling and willingness to push rock music far beyond traditional boundaries.

More than 50 years later, it remains a favorite among classic rock and prog-rock fans, and it also serves as an epic soundtrack for long stretches of open road.

The suite appeared on the band's landmark album, Brain Salad Surgery, widely regarded as one of the most important progressive rock releases of the 1970s.

"We were still ascending when we made Brain Salad Surgery," Keith Emerson told Music Radar. "We were enjoying a sensational amount of success, and I suppose we felt as if we could do anything – and we certainly tried. Musically, lyrically and visually, we really went for it."

Divided into three "Impressions," "the composition "Karn Evil 9" blends rock, classical music, jazz influences and science-fiction themes into a sprawling narrative about technology, entertainment and humanity’s future.

The piece was largely written by keyboard virtuoso Keith Emerson and vocalist-bassist Greg Lake, with lyricist Peter Sinfield helping shape the story. Its title is a play on the phrase "carnival," reflecting the futuristic spectacle at the center of the song's narrative.

"Greg had always been a prolific songwriter and lyricist," Emerson shared, "but at this particular time he needed the influence of somebody he had confidence in. Pete [Sinfield] brought a lot of fantastic ideas and lines to the songs."

The suite's most famous moment arrives during the opening section, when Lake delivers the now-iconic line: "Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends." That lyric has become one of the most recognizable introductions in classic rock history and remains closely associated with the band's live performances.

"We decided that the next album we made, we would make sure that we could perform it live," Lake told Songfacts. "And so, I know it sounds horribly extravagant, but this is what we did: We bought a cinema in London and we set up on the stage, and we wrote the album, performing it on the stage in the theatre. So as we created the album, we made sure that we could perform it live. So it came about, this line, 'Welcome back, my friends, to the show that never ends.' It was a kind of live idea behind it."

Musically, "Karn Evil 9" gave each member an opportunity to showcase their extraordinary talents. Emerson's synthesizer and keyboard work pushed the limits of what rock musicians were doing with electronic instruments, while Lake's vocals and songwriting grounded the composition in memorable melodies. Drummer Carl Palmer provided the rhythmic precision that held the entire suite together.

Although the song was far too long for conventional radio play, portions of it received airplay, particularly the opening segment of the "First Impression." The composition soon became a centerpiece of Emerson, Lake & Palmer's live shows and one of the band's signature works.

Over the decades, "Karn Evil 9" has become a touchstone for progressive rock enthusiasts and a prime example of the genre's ambition during its golden age. Its shifting moods, instrumental passages and cinematic scope make it particularly well suited for long drives, where listeners can fully immerse themselves in its musical journey.

More than five decades after its release, "Karn Evil 9" remains one of the most celebrated epics in rock history.

For Emerson, Lake & Palmer, it stands as the ultimate expression of the band's creativity, a nearly 30-minute masterpiece that transformed progressive rock into an unforgettable adventure.

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The Artemis III mission is a go. And now we know the four-person crew who will launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida and fly the Orion into low Earth orbit. 

While it was originally publicized as the first lunar landing since 1972, NASA later announced that the 2027 Artemis III mission would not go to the Moon. Instead, the crew will test the spacecraft’s ability to rendezvous and dock with one or both lunar landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin. 

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In May, Jeremy Parsons, Moon to Mars acting assistant deputy administrator, NASA’s Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate in Washington, said, “While this is a mission to Earth orbit, it is an important stepping stone to successfully landing on the Moon with Artemis IV. Artemis III is one of the most highly complex missions NASA has undertaken.” 

Parsons continued, “For the first time, NASA will coordinate a launch campaign involving multiple spacecraft integrating new capabilities into Artemis operations.” 

He added, “We’re integrating more partners and interrelated operations into this mission by design, which will help us learn how Orion, the crew, and the ground teams all interact together with hardware and teams from both lander providers before we send astronauts to the Moon’s surface and build a Moon Base there.”

NASA announced the Artemis III crew on Tuesday morning. And they are…

NASA's Artemis III CrewCommander Randy Bresnik

The Citadel graduate has a degree in mathematics and is a retired U.S. Marine colonel. With over 7,000 hours across 95 types of aircraft, Randy Bresnik is an experienced astronaut with a long resume as a pilot. 

Bresnik has already flown on two space missions, including the space shuttle Atlantis and the STS-129 mission to the International Space Station. As the assistant to the chief of the Astronaut Office for exploration, he has already worked on developing the systems the crew will use during the next Artemis missions. 

Pilot Luca Parmitano

The upcoming mission is Italian Space Agency engineer Luca Parmitano’s third time in space. The pilot has a master’s degree in experimental flight test engineering and is a graduate of the Italian Air Force Academy. 

Mission Specialist Andre Douglas

Andre Douglas is a name you may have already heard of in connection with the Artemis missions. He recently served as a backup member for the Artemis II crew. 

Douglas has a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and a doctorate in systems engineering from George Washington University. 

Mission Specialist Frank Rubio

The U.S. Military Academy graduate has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He also has a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Frank Rubio served in the U.S. Army for over 28 years as a physician, aviator, and astronaut. 

Johnny Whitaker was just 13 years old when he landed a starring role as Johnny Stuart in the Sid and Marty Krofft series Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. But he was given a special credit that few child actors get.

During a recent appearance on the That’s Classic podcast, Whitaker, now 66, revealed that the show’s creators allowed him to pick who should play his brother on the children’s series.

“One thing that Sid insisted on was that I got to choose my co-star,” he shared.

The young actor handpicked Scott Kolden, whom he knew from the 1973 Wonderful World of Disney TV movie The Mystery of Dracula’s Castle.

Casting clout wasn’t the only perk that Whitaker was given.

“I also own five percent of Sigmund,” Whitaker revealed, before noting that while the deal wasn’t lucrative, it was still an honor. “It’s net, which I never really saw, in 50 years I think I’ve maybe seen $1500,” he added. “But I got it— uncredited—but as a producer.”

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Whitaker was already well known for his roles in Family Affair, Bonanza, Bewitched, Green Acres, several Disney films, and more when he joined the cast of  Sigmund and the Sea Monsters.

The series about two brothers who befriended a friendly sea monster aired on Saturday morning from 1973 to 1975 on NBC. The show was later syndicated and shown as part of the Krofft Superstar Hour in the late 1970s. It remains a nostalgic piece of ‘70s pop culture history decades later.

In an interview with Woman’s World, Whitaker noted that he was given the small ownership in Sigmund and the Sea Monsters while “at the apex” of his career.

“I was very lucky to be able to transfer into young teenage roles,” he added.

After Sid Krofft died in April 2025, Whitaker shared a lengthy tribute to him on Facebook, in which he remembered the legendary producer as a “mentor.”

“Sid made sure to show me all the wonderful gadgets and innovations that the Krofft Brothers were planning, including a new technology of Animatronics,” Whitaker recalled. “It was so exciting, and at 13 years old, I wanted to be a part of that genius.” 

“I was a non-credited producer on Sigmund and the Sea Monsters but was given 5% of the NET profits as a producer,” Whitaker added. “Sid had that much faith in me and my experience as an actor and young producer, and I got to make decisions very few 13-year-old actors get."

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If you’ve been searching for a better way to organize your indoor plants without making your home feel like a cluttered greenhouse, Ebern Designs’ Plant Stand with Grow Lights is worth a look right now. It’s on sale for just $80 at Wayfair, down from $150, and it comes in three colors: white, rustic brown, and black. 

The stand measures 66.9 inches high, 27.5 inches long, and 13.4 inches deep, so it offers plenty of vertical storage without taking up much floor space. It has eight shelves, a hanging hook, and three built-in plant growth lights with 10 brightness levels and three timing modes. It’s made of manufactured wood, iron, and waterproof, rust-proof particleboard, which makes it a practical option for anyone regularly dealing with everyday plant mess.

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This stand is designed to keep all your plants in one place and gives smaller homes and apartments an easy way to display them without making the room feel crowded. The built-in grow lights also make it super useful for rooms that don’t get enough direct sun, so there’s less work required to keep your plants thriving.

Shoppers have described it as “sturdy and stylish,” noting that the stand is “perfect for a small space.” One reviewer said it’s “easy to assemble” and “totally worth it,” while another wrote, “This is so beautiful! My plants are very happy with their new digs.”

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You can fill it entirely with leafy plants and trailing vines, or break it up with a candle, a framed photo, a small stack of books, or a pretty planter to add a little contrast. The tree-like silhouette keeps it from looking like basic storage, and it feels more like decor that happens to be useful than a purely practical fix.

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Whether you’re looking into indoor gardening, cozy home decor, space-saving organization, or affordable furniture upgrades, this stand ticks all of those boxes. With Wayfair marking it down from $150 to $80, now is a great time to snag the Ebern Designs Plant Stand with Grow Lights before the price goes back up.

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