The 7 worst ways people use their stimulus checks Remember those super-helpful $1,200 stimulus checks and direct deposits that went out in the spring? That probably seems like eons ago, especially if you’re still going through a tough time financially because of COVID. A new aid package could pass before […]
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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 […]
Yes, Halloween was a bust this year. But parking lot trick-or-treating and online costume contests managed to morph the festivities into a new, albeit odd holiday. Then came Thanksgiving. Many of us couldn’t travel to reunite with our loved ones around packed dinner tables, but we persevered and attempted to […]
Much like how you socialise, work, play, sweat and travel, your Christmas is set to look a little different this year. And, while Yuletide is typically a time in which some of us feel – in stark contrast to the narrative of what this time should be about – somewhat […]
Home movie tonight. As COVID-19 cases climb and the U.S death toll hits over 300,000, restrictions are ramping up in numerous cities and states. As temperatures drop and parts of the nation brace for snow and other harsh weather events, a lot of the outdoor recreation we enjoyed in summer […]
Photo: Courtesy of the New York City Ballet “Night at the Ballet” This year, ballerinas Melanie Hamrick, Joanna DeFelice, and Christine Shevchenko joined together to form the ballet production company Live Arts Global. Their first show, “Night at the Ballet,” is an evening designed to support artists and crew members […]
17 ways to make early retirement a reality lovemoney staff 5 hrs ago The steps to consider to live the retirement you really want Most of us expect to work well […]
© Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent more time at home than ever before in 2020. You’ve likely […]
Stephanie Bowens | StarNews Correspondent Regular physical activity benefits both the body and mind, and with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, taking care of one’s physical and mental health is vital. However, as many spend more time at home and some gym-goers and people who frequent recreation centers are unable to […]
Usually for Christmas, Lola Laosebikan is cooking together with her family: Her mom does the main dish, and she and her sisters handle the sides. But this holiday season, a trip back home to Chicago isn’t happening. With coronavirus cases surging nationwide, gathering with those outside your household or traveling […]
Finding ways to make extra money isn’t that difficult There are tons of ways to make extra money whether that means getting a second job, taking on a side hustle, creating streams of passive income or looking for ways to make extra money online in your spare time. I bet if you […]
As a doctor, I know frightening health statistics are everywhere. We’re all getting fatter (obesity), developing chronic diseases (diabetes) and succumbing to potential pandemics (coronavirus). It’s all pretty scary. So how can we improve our health? Yes, we want longevity—but we want quality of life as well. Are there any […]
Dan Schebler, Guest columnist Published 7:00 a.m. CT Nov. 28, 2020 This has certainly been a trying year…we have experienced wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and tropical storms in addition to living with a pandemic. On top of all that, the recent election cycle has further exacerbated the divisions evident in our nation, which makes it is easier to understand […]
Ever walk into a room and forget why you went in there? Or stare at a colleague’s face for 20 seconds before you remember his name? Or try to remember the name of that movie, the one you loved, starring that guy—it’s on the tip of your tongue! (It’s Jeff […]
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Online scammers are using everything from emails to phone calls to rake in big bucks at your expense. MINNEAPOLIS — You’ve probably already clicked your way through a number of pre-Black Friday deals, which health experts say is the safest way to shop this holiday season do to COVID-19. However, […]
It’s hard to separate work from home when your office is in your bedroom — or your kitchen, your living room, or even your child’s playroom. Yet setting boundaries at work is much more than making a personal office space in your shared home. Boundaries aren’t just physical; they’re personal, […]
GALENA, Ill. — After switching on the music, Emily Painter checked her computer to make sure all the dancers attending the class virtually could hear the song and see her as she started to move. Every song had different moves and a new tempo, but each was designed to ensure […]
On Nov. 12, 1970, a sperm whale carcass was blown to pieces on the Oregon coast, sending huge chunks of blubber falling not just onto innocent bystanders, but into the history books. It’s hard to believe it’s been 50 years. This is the same exploded whale carcass that earned national […]
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 […]
(BPT) – The election season is a lot to handle no matter where you land on the political spectrum. It can be draining on many levels, which is why now is the perfect time to escape the political drama and make up your own political fun at home. Idea 1: […]
“You guys have the worst hold music.” I’ve uttered that phrase countless times since last spring. Banks. Airlines. Insurance companies. Car dealerships. I’ve heard enough Muzak to fill a lifetime of elevator rides. Everyone at Consumer Reports began working from home when the coronavirus pandemic swept our area. First, I […]