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Liz Weston: 3 times you need money advice from a human
You can now manage most aspects of your money without ever consulting another human being. You can budget, borrow, save, invest, buy insurance, prepare your tax return and create a will among many o
Liz Weston: How to talk money with your parents this holiday
Holiday gatherings may present an opportunity to talk to your parents about important money issues, such as estate planning or long-term care. The need to discuss this stuff may feel particularly acut
American Grill & BBQ encloses pavilion for year-round dining
EXETER The American Grill x 40 pavilion at the rear of the property for year-round dining.
Liz Weston: Reluctant to retire? 3 signs you’re ready
Many people don t have much choice about when they retire. Illness, job loss or caretaking responsibilities push them out of the labor force, ready or not.
AP EXPLAINSWhy US inflation is so high, and when it may ease
WASHINGTON Inflation is starting to look like that unexpected and unwanted houseguest who just won t leave.
Canadian snowbirds head south as US land borders reopen
PHOENIX Canadians Ian and Heather Stewart are savoring the idea of leaving behind this winter s subzero temperatures when the U.S. reopens its borders to nonessential land travel next week and they
Italy-Croatia fight over Prosecco name gets ready to pop
PROSECCO, Italy On tiny pockets of terraced terrain overlooking a bay shared by Italy, Slovenia and Croatia, Milos Skabar is reviving a centuries-old winemaking tradition known as Prosekar, which sh
Millennial Money: What happens to your crypto if you die?
If you re merely dipping your toe in cryptocurrency, it can be hard to imagine your crypto as something worth talking to an estate attorney about. But that $100 in fun money could grow to a significan
Many women have left the workforce. When will they return?
NEW YORK There was a time when Naomi Pe a could seemingly do it all: Work a full-time job and raise four children on her own.
Liz Weston: When a will won’t work
A will allows you to distribute your worldly goods, select a guardian for minor children and name an executor to carry out your wishes.
Liz Weston: Money mistakes could signal dementia
Some of the early signs of dementia are financial: forgetting to pay bills, for example, or having trouble calculating a tip. People who develop dementia also are more likely to miss credit card payme
Workers fed up with nights, weekends seek flexible schedules
NEW YORK After struggling to hire workers for its outlet store in Dallas, Balsam Hill finally opened on Sept. 1. But the very next day, the online purveyor of high-end artificial holiday trees was f
Liz Weston: How the toy shortage could affect your holidays
Many popular toys may sell out long before the holidays, thanks to ongoing pandemic-related disruptions. This could be a disaster or a great opportunity to reshape how we celebrate.
Murano glassblowing model shattered by methane price surge
VENICE, Italy The Italian glassblowers of Murano have survived plagues and pandemics. They transitioned to highly prized artistic creations to outrun low-priced competition from Asia. But surging en
Millennial Money: Save for holidays now, skip regret later
Factoring holiday expenses into your budget all year long is effective for avoiding debt, but it s not always feasible with a limited budget or unforeseen expenses.
Liz Weston: Fortify your finances against natural disaster
Emergency preparedness experts recommend that you have a go bag and a stay bin for disasters: kits with supplies to help you survive a few days if you have to evacuate your home or shelter in plac
Liz Weston: How gratitude can help your financial life
Gratitude makes us more aware of the sources of joy, wonder and hope in our lives. Being grateful also can improve health, strengthen relationships and help us manage our money.
Anti-vaccine chiropractors rising force of misinformation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. The flashy postcard, covered with images of syringes, beckoned people to attend Vax-Con 21 to learn the uncensored truth about COVID-19 vaccines.
Millennial Money: The case for being boring with your money
The idea of gaining wealth in flashy ways isn t new. After all, Charles Ponzi, for whom Ponzi schemes were named, defrauded investors more than 100 years ago with a get-rich-quick scheme built on a fo
Google says flight search tool can help you fly ‘greener’
SILVER SPRING, Md. Searching for flights on Google just got greener.