How Charities Spend Your Money: Eye-Opening Truths to Read Before You Donate
Know what happens when you donate money to these four organizations, and how to make sure your giving counts.
My House Burned Down, and Here’s What It Taught Me: One Mother’s Heart-Pounding True Story
"My family and I survived the blaze, but we thought we’d lost everything else. We were wrong."
Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease: 8 Daily Habits a Neurologist Swears By
The best part: You're probably already doing them.
10 Joyous ‘Peanuts’ Quotes Guaranteed to Improve Your Day
Charles Schulz debuted his first-ever Peanuts comic strip on October 2nd, 1950, in nine newspapers around America. 65 years and...
3 Touching True Stories That Illustrate the Power of Acceptance
These tales from the Moth, America's premier storytelling group, touch on the empowerment and humor that comes with accepting others—and...
“Pull Yourself Together!”: Rob Lowe on the Unexpected Tears of Sending His Son to College
The Emmy award-winning actor had no idea how hard it would be to send his favorite Patriots fan off to...
14 Dad Stories That Display the Kindest, Bravest, Wisest Fathers in the World
In 100 words or less, readers share their poignant dad stories and show the unbreakable bond between father and child
So I Let My Daughter Play With a Stranger at the Beach. And Then Learned This.
My misguided fear about my child interacting with strangers led to a heartwarming discovery.
The Stranger Who Changed My Life: A Short Love Story
In this true short love story, a party girl meets her match as she passes through Montana with a traveling...
20 Argument Quotes to End Fights in Your Relationships
Need to de-escalate an argument with someone you love? Whether you're butting heads with your sibling or significant other, these...
How a Boy and His Telephone Operator Formed a Lovely, Lasting Friendship
In this Reader's Digest Classic, originally published in 1966 as "The Voice in the Box," a little boy forges a...
14 Love Stories That Prove the Meaning of Love in 100 Words or Less
Readers share their most romantic moments in these short-and-sweet love stories
A Devoted Husband Confesses: Why I Wear Two Wedding Bands
A man explains to a stranger how wearing a second wedding band has changed his life.
Feeding a Friendship: How a Simple Homemade Meal Forged a Bond I’ll Never Forget
For one woman homesick in a new city, a comforting chat over a thoughtful meal helped warm the soul.
10 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Together After Losing a Job
Ten survival tips for maintaining marriage after a job loss.
The Unforgettable Legacy of Miss Bessie Taylor Gwynn
The lessons she taught went far beyond the three Rs.
A Fascinating Look at How Doctors Choose to Die
Our final days are not like theirs. But they should be.
Is the American School System Damaging Our Kids?
Education has become an American institution—of the worst kind.
6 Christmas Stories of Wonder and Love
It's a perfect time to read about how other families experience the joy of the season.
5 Universal Design Needs for Aging in Place
If you'd like to grow older at home (known as aging in place), you'll need to consider these universal design...
A Grandmother’s Tale: When Anne Lamott’s Teen Son Became a Dad
What would you do if your teenager had a child? For author Lamott, it was a crash course in the...
The True Story Behind The Vow
Fall in love with the Reader's Digest original story that inspired the romantic movie starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum.
10 Tips to Make Reading Fun for Your Child
Did you know that simply reading to your child is one of the best things you can do for his...
10 Recipes for the Perfect Fall Bake Sale
These will sell out fast!
Six-Word Memoirs on Friendship
Shorter than tweets and small enough to swallow whole, these six-word memoirs say it all
5 Amazing Life Stories
Here are a few of our favorite entries so far in our contest. Enter your own story...
How to Avoid Online Dating Scams
Common sense will tell you that sending money to a stranger is a bad idea. Here are more tips to...
12 Steps to Dealing With Bad Neighbors
Some of us are lucky to have neighbors like the late Mr. Rogers. But for many, neighbors range from nuisance...
How to Downsize Your Stuff for a Move
Whittling down a lifetime’s worth of belongings for a move into a smaller home can be a difficult and emotional