Before the Algorithm, There Was the Catalog

From J.Crew, L.L.Bean and Eddie Bauer to Lands' End and The Vermont Country Store, discover the heritage American catalog brands and iconic pieces that continue to define timeless style.

My wife and I set retirement countdown for ages 59 and 60. Our spreadsheet says we're ready — but how do we really know?

The average age of retirement in the U.S. is 65 for men and 63 for women, according to the Center for Retirement Research (1) ...