Reader's Digest (U.S.)

Reader's Digest is a popular American family magazine that comes out once a month. However, from 2010 to 2012, it was published only ten times a year. Originally based in Chappaqua, New York, the magazine now operates from New York City. Founded in 1922 by DeWitt Wallace and Lila Bell Wallace, Reader's Digest was once the top-selling consumer magazine in the U.S. until it was surpassed by Better Homes and Gardens in 2009. According to Mediamark Research, the magazine has a larger readership with household incomes over $100,000 than Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, and Inc. combined.

National, Consumer

English

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Global

#11868

United States

#3209

News and Media

#196

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This Is Why There Are Ridges on the Bottom of Your Freezer

1 day ago | rd.com | Lisa Lombardi

EMIKO FRANZEN FOR READER'S DIGEST RD.COM Food EMIKO FRANZEN FOR READER'S DIGEST Published on Apr.
Fact Check: Do an Airplane’s Pilot and Co-Pilot Really Eat Different Meals?

2 days ago | rd.com | Aaron Rasmussen

AURELIY/GETTY IMAGES RD.COM Travel Airlines AURELIY/GETTY IMAGES Published on Apr.
Here’s the Surprising Reason Why Grocery Stores Play Music When You Shop

3 days ago | rd.com | Lisa Lombardi

FG Trade/Getty Images RD.COM Arts & Entertainment FG Trade/Getty Images Published on Apr.
This Easy Test Can Uncover If Your Phone Is Spying on You

1 week ago | rd.com | Marc Saltzman

If you’ve ever chatted with a friend or a spouse about that hot new restaurant you want to try or book you want to read, only to get served with endless ads about said topic when you know you never googled the term, you may start to suspect that your phone is spying on you. You’re not the only one—many phone users have a sneaking suspicion that their offline conversations are being captured. But is it true, or are we just paranoid?
From Toilets to Lounge Chairs: 9 Surprising Things You Have to Pay for When Traveling Abroad

1 week ago | rd.com | Sunny Fitzgerald

Sure, you know traveling can be expensive. From airfare to hotels to meals to local transportation and entertainment, there’s a lot you need to budget for. What you might not expect? Paying sometimes seemingly paltry and unexpected fees. But what we take for granted as being complimentary here in the United States may not come gratis in other countries. Travelers recently swapped stories on Reddit about the surprising costs they’ve encountered abroad.
Here’s the Surprising Reason McDonald’s Doesn’t Serve Onion Rings

1 week ago | rd.com | Nina Derwin

Like peanut butter and jelly, cookies and milk and bacon and eggs, french fries and onion rings are a pair of foods that simply belong together. While fast-food restaurants like Burger King, Sonic and Dairy Queen offer both deep-fried sides, one of the most popular chains of all surprisingly does not: McDonald’s. Despite the restaurant chain’s massive menu, onion rings are not available to accompany your Big Mac or Filet-O-Fish sandwich, and as it turns out, there’s one major reason they don’t.
It’s Not Your Imagination: The Ocean Is Getting Greener—Here’s Why

1 week ago | rd.com | Lisa Lombardi

You go on a beach trip or look out the airplane window, and you do a double take. You could swear the ocean is looking a bit teal. Are you imagining things, or is the ocean getting greener? It is, in fact, turning a bit green, according to a recent study in the journal Nature. What’s going on? It’s not a toxic glow, is it? Like that episode of The Simpsons with the freaky three-eyed fish?
New Report: This Is the No. 1 City to Retire in the U.S. in 2025

1 week ago | rd.com | Jaime Stathis

One of the biggest plot twists in the 2025 real-estate market has to be the retiree boom in Massachusetts. Seniors who once moved to Florida in droves are now choosing to live near top-notch health care and abundant cultural opportunities in a state boasting a wide range of geography—from mountains to oceans—and, of course, four distinct seasons.
Costco's New Spring Bakery Item Has Fans in a Frenzy

2 weeks ago | rd.com | Mariah Thomas

When was the last time you made a Costco run? If you’re a fan, chances are it wasn’t too long ago—because let’s be real, Costco isn’t just a store, it’s a lifestyle. With nearly 137 million members worldwide as of 2024, it’s no surprise this wholesale giant has a serious fan base. But beyond the bulk deals and giant carts, one of the sweetest reasons people flock to Costco is for its iconic bakery—especially its seasonal treats.
When Is the Best Time to Buy Anything? Top 12 Times of the Year to Save

2 weeks ago | rd.com | Marisa Hillman

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