The coronavirus pandemic pushed Sparrow Kettner and her husband, Keith Smith, to rethink their careers and their home. The couple are musicians who rent a midsize house in Asheville, North Carolina. But with concert venues closed and large gatherings limited for now, they had time to plot their next move. “Before all this, we […]
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Most Americans have likely accepted that the coronavirus pandemic will make this fall much different from past years, with most expecting their home to be a place of work and learning when the school year starts. More than 6 out of 10 Americans (61%) said it is likely they will […]
Fatima Khazi is having a hard time at school — she’s in a new country, in a new city, her classmates make fun of how she speaks, they wrinkle their noses at the way her food smells, and on top of all that, she isn’t doing well in her classes. […]
AUSTIN, Texas, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With spring weather sweeping the nation, and after months of time spent inside due to the pandemic, Americans are heading outdoors again in increasing numbers. However, the threat of insect bites presents a significant obstacle to Americans’ desire to spend time outside, as found […]
Airlines are adding scores of U.S. routes as they battle for travelers looking to move around the country after being cooped up because of the coronavirus pandemic. In recent weeks, airlines have announced plans to fly more than 150 new domestic routes as they try to ferret out pockets of […]
Americans are especially eager to receive their tax refunds this year. A new survey from CreditCards.com finds that 73% of U.S. adults who are expecting a tax refund say it is important to their overall financial well-being this year. That’s as there’s about a month to go before people need […]
Some lost income and had to cut back. Others found that staying home brought on forced savings since dining out, entertainment, travel and childcare became less available. Others spent more freely in response to boredom and anxiety. So what will happen once the pandemic is over? We asked CNN Business […]
CLOSE Van life may sound exciting, but it takes a lot of strategy and planning to make it work. USA TODAY Several months into the pandemic, married couple JennaLynn and Corey Self were growing increasingly frustrated with their life in their cramped apartment near Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. It was expensive, […]
Caribbean Travel 2021: Islands Americans Can Escape to this Winter Come on Down to the Caribbean Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Aruba Visitors […]
WASHINGTON – A new survey conducted by Morning Consult and commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows consumers are optimistic about traveling again in 2021, with 56% reporting they are likely to travel for vacation this year. That represents a significant decline from pre-pandemic levels, when approximately […]
As COVID-19 vaccinations continue across the nation, bringing hope to millions that an end to the pandemic is on the horizon, more than 8 in 10 Americans who plan to get vaccinated say they’re planning a celebratory splurge for 2021. That’s according to a new report from LendingTree. However, not […]
Americans just won a huge victory and took a giant step toward being able to know and control their health-care costs and spending. The triumph came as a federal appeals court unanimously upheld a game-changing rule that compels hospitals to show their real and previously hidden prices in a way […]
“Well this is an improvement,” said Robinson, who over the past month has returned to the refrigerator for lunch three times a week. “Especially because my husband passed and he was the cook in my house.” Amid soaring need and an eight-month absence of additional federal relief, vulnerable Americans have […]
“Well this is an improvement,” said Robinson, who over the past month has returned to the refrigerator for lunch three times a week. “Especially because my husband passed and he was the cook in my house.” Amid soaring need and an eight-month absence of additional federal relief, vulnerable Americans have […]
Happy woman Christmas shopping wearing a facemask and looking at a window carrying bags. Though the COVID-19 pandemic rages on and the economic fallout continues to build, Christmas spending is still expected to be high. The National Retail Federation found that in 2020, consumers plan to spend an average of […]
Are you one of the Americans who’s in the dark? If you want to accomplish big financial goals, saving money is essential. It’s also important to know you can cover unexpected expenses without having to borrow. Unfortunately, many Americans have far too little saved. And surprising data from Northwestern Mutual […]
Warm Weather Destinations Open to Americans This Winter Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Aruba With an average high temperature of 87 degrees between December […]
WASHINGTON — A new poll find only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states prepare to begin months of vaccinations. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows about a quarter of U.S. adults aren’t sure […]
WASHINGTON — A new poll find only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states prepare to begin months of vaccinations. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows about a quarter of U.S. adults aren’t sure […]
I’ll Be Home for Christmas…Next Year, Say The 80% of Americans Who Changed or Canceled Their 2020 Holiday Travel Plans I’ll Be Home for Christmas…Next Year, Say The 80% of Americans Who Changed or Canceled Their 2020 Holiday Travel Plans Online travel site Hotwire is helping break the bad news […]
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, appeared on MSNBC on Thursday and warned Americans against traveling for Christmas amid the surging coronavirus pandemic, Breitbart reported. “I think they’re going to have to make individual decisions, but I think we need to, as a nation, seriously consider […]
Americans are relying on buy-now-pay-later to make holiday purchases this year. That could spell trouble later on, experts told MarketWatch. Shoppers checking out in stores have traditionally been offered an incentive to save on their purchase if they sign up for the store’s credit card. These days, consumers shopping online […]