Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by marchmeena29/iStock/Getty Images Plus. Dear Prudence is online weekly to chat live with readers. Here’s an edited transcript of this week’s chat. Danny Lavery: Right time, right place, right wrongs, let’s chat. Q. My husband’s “Likes”: We have close family friends with a beautiful and […]
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× With many stakeholders questioning their social contract with government and corporate institutions, how can leaders invest in, rebuild, and renew trust in these relationships? For many business leaders, 2020 has been defined by the global pandemic. Yet our challenges as leaders won’t end with a COVID-19 vaccine. Underlying societal […]
Each year, Disney World releases exclusive new merchandise. Uniquely designed trinkets are made available, and larger anniversaries and holidays are commemorated with entire lines of themed products. In this way, Disney incentivizes guests to make purchases that correspond with their particular visit: A generic shirt is nice enough, but one with […]
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Harvest season in Northern California’s wine country is what dream weddings are made of: ripe grapevines and golden sunsets provide ceremonies an alluring backdrop that every year draws millions of visitors. But harvest season now overlaps with fire season as wildfires, too, have become a yearly […]
A decade ago, Alex Trebek had been hosting Jeopardy! for 26 years, a full six longer than I’d even been alive. I had no car or job, and it was summer vacation, so I began watching the show as something to do, a way to kill 30 minutes between dinner […]
I stepped outside this morning, and the morning air in Austin was chilly. Conceptually, I know that Fall is here and Winter is rapidly approaching, but in the endless cycle of COVID days, I couldn’t figure out where the summer went. A lot of people are having this experience, and […]
UBS managing director and senior portfolio manager Jason Katz provides insight on the real estate market amid the coronavirus pandemic. Are you thinking about selling your house next year? Every neighborhood is different, and markets are always subject to change. Currently, average market time is amazingly low. The number of […]
After spending nearly $2,000 in gifts for her daughter’s first Christmas in 2017, Meg Nordmann knew her holiday strategy had to change. “I totally blew it that first Christmas with her,” says the Florida-based author of “Have Yourself a Minimalist Christmas.” “I bought everything this child needed through the first […]
Share Tweet Share Share Share Print Email It’s one year from today: Nov. 9, 2021. It’s been 18 months since the coronavirus swept the world and changed everything about it. But finally, the citizens of the world are ready to re-engage in the physical world the way they did in January […]
More than 3,700 South Carolinians have died of COVID-19. And untold thousands more are struggling as a result of the coronavirus — loved ones lost, jobs gone, routines upended. We asked South Carolina residents to share how the virus has altered their world. Here’s what they had to say: Crystal […]
For the first time in four years, and in a move that restores a centuries-old tradition, the White House is set to gain a First Pet. Actually, two. Former Vice President Joe Biden, whose victory in the 2020 U.S. Presidential election was announced on Saturday, and wife Jill Biden have two […]
What rights do furloughed employees have? The bottom line A furlough generally means workers’ hours have been cut or eliminated temporarily, or requires that they take a certain amount of unpaid time off. Furloughed workers are still considered active employees and eligible for some benefits. While furlough doesn’t have a […]
© Provided by The Financial Express Airbnb had in April this year secured a 1 billion dollar loan, days after closing a deal for 1 billion dollar debt. (Bloomberg) Online vacation rental marketplace Airbnb, which had backed Ritesh Agarwal’s online hotel booking company OYO last year, is looking to IPO […]
It all happens Saturday, November 28th at 8:00 PM. Light up your holidays and join Christmas’ favorite couple, Ellen and Clark Griswold for this virtual salute to the holiday classic, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Chevy Chase (Clark) and Beverly D’Angelo (Ellen) lead audiences through this live event as they share […]
The initial public offering (IPO) market has been on fire in 2020 with some of the hottest IPOs we’ve seen in a decade. And when you include companies going public through special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC), there are dozens of exciting new businesses to invest in this year. Sifting through the […]
Having a night in by yourself? Being alone at home doesn’t have to be boring! If you are looking to do something different, here is a list of great ideas for you to do when you are alone at home. What’s special about all of these activities? They are all […]
In future vacation news, VW and Greece have entered a preliminary agreement to transition the Greek island of Astypalea to all-electric vehicles and all renewable energy. EVs will replace everything from the private vehicles, buses, and police cars, and there’ll be year-round electric rideshare fleet. THIS WEEK IN SHEETMETAL The […]
× With many stakeholders questioning their social contract with government and corporate institutions, how can leaders invest in, rebuild, and renew trust in these relationships? For many business leaders, 2020 has been defined by the global pandemic. Yet our challenges as leaders won’t end with a COVID-19 vaccine. Underlying societal […]
Belize — seen here in a view of Placencia — sure looks nice right now. (Photo: Getty Images) If you’re disheartened enough by the U.S. political and cultural divide to declare, “I’m moving to Canada!” you are far from alone right now. Online search traffic around how to permanently join […]
Across all personal finance websites, magazines and books, whether you listen to a big-wig guru or consult with a financial advisor, the most common advice you’re bound to hear is “save your money!” © Rangely Garcia / Money October-2020-Save-Money It’s not because anyone thinks you should sit on a pile […]
Let’s be honest: We’re all kind of homebodies this year. That’s why we rounded up the most luxuriously cozy gifts to indulge that special someone who’s stuck inside all winter long. Whether it’s fancy upgrades to their abode or a cashmere loungewear set fit for video calls, here are 14 […]
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