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Gifts From Above’s Klein earns Certified Wellness Travel Specialist designation
DALLAS Roberta Klein, of Gifts From Above, recently earned the Certified Wellness Travel Specialist designation from The Travel Institute.
Millennial Money: Prepare for COVID medical bills this year
Testing and vaccination for the coronavirus is free thanks to laws passed last year. Treatment isn t, however, and may be about to get more expensive.
Shaking off a dark winter with a spring cleaning, refresh
A spring cleanup and d cor refresh have always been able to lift moods. But after this long pandemic winter, there s special satisfaction in clutter removal, extra joy in being creative, particular pl
Italy may be in Easter lockdown, but the party’s on at sea
ABOARD THE MSC GRANDIOSA Italy may be in a strict coronavirus lockdown this Easter with travel restricted between regions and new quarantines imposed. But a few miles offshore, guests aboard the MSC
Liz Weston: If you need to find tax help, try DIY first
Getting help from the IRS this tax season is going to be a challenge.
Liz Weston: Will you really run out of money in retirement?
Many U.S. households retire without enough money to maintain their pre-retirement standard of living. Once retired, though, people often reduce their spending enough to make their money last, accordin
New wave of bars creates buzz without the booze
There s something missing from a new wave of bars opening around the world: Alcohol.
Tween TV viewers get new message about value of fame
LOS ANGELES As a parent, Yalda Uhls found herself immersed a decade ago in TV series including Hannah Montana, iCarly and Victorious, and uneasy about the message they sent to her 9-year-old d
Liz Weston: Start early to get your house retirement-ready
Many people want to remain in their homes after they retire rather than move to a senior living facility or community. Unfortunately, most homes aren t set up to help us age safely and affordably.
Ice cream hot spot under new ownership
WEST WYOMING When residents of West Wyoming, and perhaps even the whole greater Pittston area crave ice cream, Abraham s Ice Cream on Shoemaker Avenue is one of the go to places.
Better savers spend less money on these 3 things
Reducing spending in three common budget categories may significantly boost your ability to save money. And a small mental trick could help you stick to an ongoing savings plan.
How to sell a car in a pandemic, and do it safely
Selling a car privately has long been a way for people to potentially get more money for their vehicle compared to trading it in to a dealership. But it s always been a laborious process. You need to
Nonprofits hail anti-poverty aspects of COVID relief measure
Nonprofit advocates have hailed Congress passage of a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief measure that has the potential to lift millions of people out of poverty at a scale not seen since the New Deal.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Julie Tanous cook up a friendship
NEW YORK A chance meeting at a dinner party by two people reluctant to be at that dinner party has resulted in a cookbook perfect for your next dinner party.
Liz Weston: Worry about the right thing with estate taxes
Death and taxes may be the only certainties in life, but death taxes are only a remote possibility for most people. The vast majority of Americans won t ever have or give away enough to owe estate or
Danger or delight?
RIO DE JANEIRO On the morning of Feb. 10, a cyclist chugged his way up the curves of Rio de Janeiro s most popular sport cycling road. A familiar scent wafted in the air.
5 things agents wish people knew about insurance
Insurance is notoriously complicated, and few people have the time or desire to pore over their policies. But some basic knowledge can go a long way and that s where an insurance agent can help, by
Sun, sand, shots
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico The Caribbean is hunting for visitors and vaccines to jump-start the stalled economy in one of the world s most tourism-dependent regions.
17% of food production globally wasted, UN report estimates
NEW YORK Instead of finishing your leftovers, you let them go bad and buy takeout.
Pyrex and Pink Daisies
If you want to freshen up your kitchen, look no further than Grandma s old casserole dishes.