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Liz Weston: How to get more joy while giving to good causes
We may think spending money on ourselves will make us happier than spending it on someone else. That belief can make it hard to carve money out of our budgets to give to good causes.
Mohamed selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation business leadership program
WILKES-BARRE The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Shanie Mohamed, economic development specialist of the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, was selected to participate in the s
Plenty of history to see in Downtown WB
WILKES-BARRE For a city that was settled in 1769, it doesn t take much more than a glance downtown to see the marks of the Wilkes-Barre s rich history.
Sokolowski keeps Circles rolling along
WILKES-BARRE Brenda Sokolowski wasn t at all worried about taking on ownership of a business during the ongoing pandemic.
5 reasons why ‘shoulder season’ is the best time to travel
In many ways, travel in 2021 was more challenging than it was in 2020. While demand for travel returned, sufficient hospitality staffing often did not, leading to long waits at airports, hotel check-i
Insurers, employers start helping more with chronic disease
Vanessa Akinniyi was stuck in denial about diabetes until a care manager from her health insurer coaxed her out.
Liz Weston: This year, resolve to leave no gift card unused
Years ago, a friend who needed cash sold me a $100 Nordstrom gift card. I wish I knew where the heck I put it.
‘Every area needs to have a place like this’
WILKES-BARRE A.J. Jump is adamant about the importance of small venues.
How to attract busy contractors to your home remodel
Brian Gawthrop has waited over six months to remodel his home.
$29,000 for an average used car? Would-be buyers are aghast
DETROIT A couple of months ago, a woman paid a visit to Jeff Schrier s used car lot in Omaha, Nebraska. She was on a tight budget, she said, and was desperate for a vehicle to commute to work.
Liz Weston: Why a 401(k)-to-IRA rollover could be a mistake
If you leave a job or retire, you re often encouraged to roll over your 401(k) or other workplace retirement account into an individual retirement account. That might not be the right move.
Abide providing coffee and community with help from DCP
WILKES-BARRE Abide Coffeehouse offers high-quality coffee to local residents, but that s not all.
Meals from a box hold a helping of nostalgia, too
My children had no idea a salad could come in a cardboard box on a grocery store shelf until I took them to buy Suddenly Salad.
Get skills, not bills, at an unpaid internship
Every summer, students flood offices as unpaid interns, soaking up knowledge and seeking positive references as they take lunch orders and organize storage closets. But this reliance on unpaid work le
Winter storms, COVID: How to make last-minute flight changes
Rerouting, rebooking, diverting, you name it. Making last-minute flight changes can be an enormous stressor amid an already stressful holiday travel season.
Liz Weston: A year-end money checklist for people 50 and up
Age brings unique opportunities and obligations, including some important year-end tasks that can help you make the most of your money. For people 50 and older, here are some to consider:
King Neptune on ice: Annual display returns to Damenti’s
HAZLETON Tired of the same old same at your local restaurants?
Back Mountain Chamber names Mulé executive director
The Back Mountain Chamber is pleased to welcome Sarah Mul as its new Executive Director.