Madison Troyer

Madison Troyer has been writing and living in New York City for the better part of the last decade. A graduate of The King’s College, she writes about pop culture, health, and money.

Family

Unique baby names in your state last year

Surprised toddler with hands on her cheeks.

Education

Public colleges with the best return on investment

Tech Tower' at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

Travel

History of the American road trip in photos

A passenger smiles inside a Volkswagen Beetle traveling with a Kangaroo camper through the desert.

Movies

50 best WWII movies of all time

Left to right, Tom Hanks, Edward Burns and Matt Damon await approaching German forces in a scene from "Saving Private Ryan"

Celebrities

Photos of 25 iconic actors at the start of their careers vs. now

Actor Meryl Streep photographed in January 1978.

News

Plant-based sources of probiotics to boost gut health

Glass jars of homemade pickled vegetables in box.

Health

What factors predict nurse burnout?

A nurse in a face shield.

Health

5 small (and multipurpose) workout tools for the home gym

A home gym with fitness equipment, including weights on the wall, a weight bench, an exercise ball, a stationary bike, and punching bag.

Sports

10 of the most popular live animal college mascots on social media

Butler Bulldogs mascot Blue rides in a car dressed as Santa during a basketball game.

Money

As car prices stabilize, car maintenance remains costly

Mechanic calculates the cost of car repairs to customer at garage workshop.