Vendors prepare for the Wichita Home Show at Century II Convention Center. The show runs February 25-28. (February 24, 2021) Jaime Green The Wichita Eagle Area consumers are turning master bathrooms into places to rest and relax, installing new products with lower maintenance demands and creating outdoor spaces to enjoy, […]
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Suspension levels for Black students are drastically higher than for their white counterparts. Some are hoping to halt suspensions for K-5 students. Brian Gordon | USA Today Network Only a few miles separate the Rachel Freeman School of Engineering from Wrightsville Beach Elementary, yet these two New Hanover County elementary schools […]
It details an instance of a former National Guardsman who is a member of a dangerous neo-Nazi group bragging about openly discussing extremist views while serving and separately describes service members describing how they recognize fellow White supremacists by their fascist tattoos and T-shirt logos. While the report, commissioned by […]
Take that! Carly Waddell shut down weight critics and trolls accusing her of promoting diet culture after sharing a workout photo via Instagram. The Bachelor in Paradise alum, 35, snapped a pic of herself wearing a sports bra and leggings on Wednesday, February 24. In the caption, she revealed that […]
Top Seattle prospect Jarred Kelenic and his agent believe the 21-year-old outfielder has been kept off the Mariners’ major league roster because of his refusal to accept a long-term contract offer from the franchise. Kelenic and agent Brody Scoffield told USA Today they believe Kelenic is being punished. Scoffield said […]
The Bussdown is a new takeout restaurant specializing in pan-African soul food. Photo: Dana Plucinski The Bussdownat Jingletown Eats2353 E. 12th St. (at Miller Avenue), Oakland For their new Oakland pan-African soul food restaurant The Bussdown, chef-owners Solomon Johnson and Mike Woods shop local markets for the freshest ingredients, make […]
Changing certain habits and choosing the right accounts can make a big difference. (iStock) In March 2020, the Federal Reserve cut its federal funds rate to near zero, a record low. While this action resulted in lower interest rates for select types of loans and credit cards, it also resulted […]
Holding a travel credit card during a year of little travel can seem paradoxical at first glance. But, even if you can’t take full advantage of everything these cards offer right now, there remain a few surprising ways to use them. © Getty Images Cash back credit cards are a […]
California workers could get two more weeks of paid sick leave to care for themselves or their loved ones affected by COVID-19, under a proposal introduced by Democratic legislators this week. If passed, the package would restore a temporary benefit that expired at the end of last year and let […]
The Daily Beast Olympian McKayla Maroney Ensnared in Mystery ‘Cult’ the Church of the Master Angels Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast / Photos via Facebook/GettyWhen serial pedophile and former doctor for the U.S. women’s gymnastics team Larry Nassar was sentenced to a maximum of 175 years in prison, more […]
Pitkin County leaders aren’t quite ready to swear off the traveler-affidavit program, but they expressed a willingness Tuesday to make it less restrictive and more hospitable to visitors. Responding to Aspen business leaders’ concerns that the affidavit requirement keeps driving away potential visitors and will continue hurting the tourism trade, […]
If you’re a member of the military, a veteran or an eligible spouse, the government has made it easy for you to obtain a low-cost mortgage in the form of a VA loan. There are many mortgage lenders that offer VA loans, which come with some key advantages, including no […]
My husband and I retired early. We were very frugal. Friends called us cheap. We prefer thrifty or frugal. We had no children, they had three kids; we rarely took vacations, they vacationed every year. Who deserves an annual vacation? There’s a reason why we retired early. We always paid […]
When there was flooding in Midland County last year, Michigan’s senators went to the area to survey the damage. Oregon’s senators visited places that were hit by major wildfires and have been pushing for more assistance. Louisiana senators regularly tour hurricane storm damage in their state. But when Texas was […]
Share Tweet Share Share Share Email Vacation rental management platform Vacasa is partnering with buy now, pay later (BNPL) FinTech Affirm to bring flexible payments to the travel industry, the companies announced on Tuesday (Feb. 23). Mike Dodson, chief revenue officer for Vacasa, said the company is looking forward to […]
Listen to the content of this post: More states are legalizing sports betting. But if you don’t want to make a road trip to the casino, your phone is your next best “bet.” Let’s look at some apps where you can hopefully score some money betting on your favorite teams. […]
I read the letter sent to you from the four husband-and-wife friends about how their different savings strategies and a shared financial adviser came between them. It is similar to my own situation, except we were the ones recommending our wealthy neighbors consult with our financial adviser. My husband and […]
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Ask Larry Economic Security Planning, Inc. Today’s column addresses questions about how vacation pay can be counted regarding the earnings test, whether benefits for a disabled child are automatic or must be separately filed for and whether restricted application must be made in person or can be done online. Larry […]
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg credits the friendly skies for uniting him and his husband, Chasten. Appearing on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” this week, the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor shared select anecdotes about his nearly three-year marriage, including the reason he opted for a somewhat unlikely location ― Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport ― […]
The United Nations called Tuesday for urgent international regulations ensuring fair conditions for workers paid via digital platforms such as food delivery apps — a form of employment that has rocketed during the pandemic. The number of online platforms offering work has grown five-fold over the last decade, according to […]
Anantara Veli is a luxury resort located in the Maldives. Neal Van Beers Neal Van Beers has been working remotely at the Anantara Veli Resort, the Maldives, since December. Van Beers and partner Charmaine Sanchez spent $30,000 on a long-term stay at the resort. The “Unlimited Stays in Paradise” package […]
I read the letter sent to you from the four husband-and-wife friends about how their different savings strategies and a shared financial adviser came between them. It is similar to my own situation, except we were the ones recommending our wealthy neighbors consult with our financial adviser. My husband and […]