The annual celebration of Lunar New Year includes sumptuous feasts, festive dragon and lion dances and the all-important gifting of red envelopes filled with money. Symbols of good wishes and luck for the year ahead, […]
Running afoul of the Internal Revenue Service is one of life’s least pleasant experiences. But there are steps one can take to help avoid being audited or fined by the IRS. Image Credit: alfexe. 1. […]
A new year, new goals, right? It’s human nature to want to start a new year with lofty goals for improving everything from your diet to your relationships and your finances. But when it comes […]
While most people are recovering from the merriment of the holidays, savvy shoppers will be making a beeline for the seasonal decor aisle of their local department store. Nearly any retail expert will tell you […]
Holiday travel is an expensive undertaking. For many, the mere thought of is cringe-inducing — given the seasonal price hikes and chaos that comes with traveling at the end of the year. But that doesn’t […]
Holiday travel can be challenging, if not downright maddening. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day, the same headaches apply: Crowds as far as the eye can see, high prices on everything from food […]
It’s been a seller’s market for the past couple of years, making buying a home challenging. But that may be coming to an end. Zillow said this winter may be the time to shop in […]
To shop or not to shop on Black Friday? The answer to that question depends on your tolerance for crowds, self-restraint and money in the bank. Black Friday is expected to be bigger than ever […]
Black Friday may be rife with bargains, but it’s also stressful, crowded and can be expensive if you don’t plan ahead. To make your Black Friday less stressful, here are five tips from retail and […]
Turkey may be the default choice for Thanksgiving but it’s not the only choice. Between the growing number of vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian eaters in the world, and those who simply enjoy the opportunity to […]
November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month and, whether you’re a fan of creamy or crunchy, it’s a time worth celebrating. And we’ve got a great way to do that — with a warm, freshly baked […]
Sandwiches are a lunch staple — easy to make with lots of variation, from grilled cheese to BLTs to the classic peanut butter and jelly. Besides being delicious, sandwiches are made to bring on the […]
Older tourists are often not targeted by travel companies, who tend to focus only on backpacking college students and couples looking for a getaway. But, travelers over 50 have begun to gain the industry’s attention: […]
Between the long lines, sold-out flights and sky-high airfare prices, holiday travel can be a stressful experience. While there isn’t much to be done about the crowds and less you can do about getting bumped from […]
Americans are taking to the skies in record numbers. In 2017, nearly 50 percent of Americans flew. By comparison, in 1977, just 25 percent of Americans had taken a flight, according to Airlines for America, […]