Rick] had a problem. His garage refrigerator was tasked with a critical duty—keeping refreshing beverages at low temperature.

Some toys are timeless. From monster trucks that power over boulders to speed demons that clock 70 miles per hour, RC cars can thrill anyone who gets a controller in their hand for hours on end.

When you are many years away from retirement, Social Security seems straightforward: You’ll leave your job, file for benefits and receive a monthly check for the rest of your life — boom! But in ...