Welcome to 2021, finally. Though plenty of challenges remain, there is something reassuring about the promise of a new year. Specifically, the coronavirus vaccine is a shooting star to which many of us are attaching our hopes for better, healthier, and more prosperous days. Among all its hard lessons, 2020 […]
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JGI / Jamie Grill Not every fraud artist is a sketchy identity thief or faux Nigerian prince from the dark corners of the internet. In fact, you might end up committing accidental tax fraud or accidental tax evasion yourself if you don’t pay careful attention during this tax season. See: […]
Photo credit: Khadija Horton From Cosmopolitan Navigating a long-distance relationship is no easy feat. Especially when the calendar happens to land on a day like February 14th. But just because you’re in a LDR during the Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean the special occasion has to be any less romantic. I […]
The Week McConnell threatens to block Senate’s power-sharing agreement if it doesn’t preserve the filibuster The evenly split Senate is having a hard time agreeing who’s in charge.Georgia’s two new Democratic senators were sworn in Wednesday, giving Republicans and Democrats 50 senators each, with Vice President Kamala Harris as a […]
Ways to make your retirement savings stretch lovemoney staff 5 hrs ago Make your money last longer in your golden years The odds of living longer are greater than ever, which […]
Even during pandemics, MLK Day of Service trudges on A few dozen volunteers are still expected to make it out to the Patton Recreation Center to cleanup one of Detroit’s neighborhoods on Monday. They’ll be boarding up abandoned homes and cleaning vacant lots – an annual tradition. DETROIT – It […]
The beginning of the year is always special: It’s full of hope, promise and optimism for a new chapter. After a particularly challenging year, the idea of a fresh start is especially exciting. But just because Oregonians have left 2020 behind doesn’t mean we can forget all of the important […]
Venturing further into adulthood has its perks. You likely have stronger relationships, a better vocabulary, a more robust bank account, and maybe even a family of your own. But sometimes it can feel like you had to trade in your fit figure to obtain all of these “grown up” perks. […]
If your 2020 resolutions got canceled along with the rest of the year, we are right there with you. But we here we are, in January 2021, the usual time for setting self-improvement goals. If you don’t have space to make any resolutions this year, we get that. Or maybe […]
A lot has changed since the days when a fat belly indicated a fat wallet. Now, people pay more for the healthy stuff while the least expensive foods are often the ones packed with waist-widening calories. But just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t lose a few […]
While winter break can be a time to relax after a busy semester at college, you might also want to use this time off to replenish your bank account. From working a side gig to selling stuff online, there are many creative ways to make money in the winter, when […]
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For our first vacation together, Michael proposed we go camping. As a 40-year-old lifelong New Yorker whose idea of “woodsy” was Central Park, this wasn’t my thing. Yet I wanted to be agreeable and expand my horizons. Browsing campsites online, Michael chose one that was all-male and clothing-optional. “Come on, […]
MANISTEE COUNTY, MI – Winter may have already arrived on our doorsteps, but unless you put a little planning into your next adventures, this season of deep powder and snow-covered forest trails might just zip by without you grabbing your chance to get outside and play. Whether you’re a sled […]
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The Washington Post gathered stories of creative teaching from throughout the Washington region. The anecdotes collected below do not represent everyone’s experience, but they highlight notes of grace — and offer sparks of hope. ‘Everyone’s got laundry!’ As the weeks of online learning stretched into months, art teacher Abigail Dillingham […]
The 7 worst ways people will use their stimulus checks If you haven’t already received it, the IRS has another round of cash headed your way to help relieve some financial pain from COVID-19 and give the lackluster economy a bit of needed stimulation. Most people will receive a $600 […]
Refinery 29 UK How To Cope With “Happiness Guilt” After learning she was pregnant in April, Danielle Cadet stared down at the home test, processing what she saw. Her husband was in the bathroom about to take a shower, and Cadet debated whether she should wait until he was done […]
Iakov Filimonov / Shutterstock.com Good news for employees: Even though 2020 has been a distinctly different year, full of economic strife due to the global pandemic, more employers are opting to give year-end bonuses. In fact, 81% of employers are planning to give a year-end bonus, up from around 65% […]
Start the countdown: A new year is fast approaching. So now is the time to hatch a plan to get your personal finances back on track. Think of 2021 as a fresh start to solve your money worries. Here are 21 tips – or must-do “money” resolutions for the New […]
Image source: Getty Images. While it doesn’t influence our opinions of products, we may receive compensation from partners whose offers appear here. We’re on your side, always. See our full advertiser disclosure here. My husband appears incapable of turning down an adventure. Often, that means a move to a new […]
This holiday season undoubtedly looks different from what we are used to given COVID-19. It’s possible your holiday plans may have taken a new shape, maybe even virtual, or canceled all together. One thing that is not so different, the holiday season causes many of us to go on a […]