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Doggie desserts: Ben & Jerry’s enters the pet food business
Think your dog deserves dessert? So does Ben s.
Liz Weston: 4 financial ‘experts’ who could steer you wrong
None of us knows everything we need to know about money, so we may turn to experts for help. But some money professionals who offer advice are not qualified to do so nor are they required to put our
They need to chill. Tips for turning seeds into trees
How exciting to think of a full-size tree locked up within each seed still clinging to the branches of sugar maples, hornbeams, oaks, sycamores and other trees at the end of summer.
Quilt artists create textiles to admire or cozy up with
In this winter of hunkering down at home, there s a trend that s just right for the times: quilts as decor and as art.
A pandemic shift in finances: Prioritize, simplify, save
The pandemic has caused many people to reassess their priorities. There is talk of moving out of the city, simplifying life and saving more money.
MILLENNIAL MONEYHow to nail a no-spend month
Holiday spending always gets the best of me. The gifts, the food, the Christmas tree and decorations sandwiched between two monthly rent payments siphon money from my bank account. Every year I fe
Corey joins Step By Step Inc. as new Executive VP/COO
WILKES-BARRE Step By Step Inc. welcomed Lesley Corey as its new Executive Vice President/COO.
To raise financially savvy kids, give money lessons a reboot
Many elder millennials may have learned to manage money much like our parents did: waiting for statements to arrive in the mail, balancing checkbooks and paying in cash. But if you re planning to impa
Child labor in palm oil industry tied to Girl Scout cookies
They are two young girls from two very different worlds, linked by a global industry that exploits an army of children.
A new Brand in dentistry
KINGSTON Just one week away from opening its doors, Brand Dental isn t just out to join the ranks of the best dental practices in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
With winter at hand, the virus whips up winds of uncertainty
Coronavirus cases spiking nationwide. A chill, existential and literal, setting in once more. And now: a winter likely to be streaked by a soundtrack of sirens instead of silver bells.
Liz Weston: RV-Buying Mistakes to Avoid
Recreational vehicle sales are soaring, and the RV industry expects 2021 to be a record-breaking year. Dealerships say much of the demand is coming from first-time buyers and others anxious to find a
Local funeral home seeks to alleviate stress with Everdays
When thinking of the end of one s life, comfort and care both for the individual and for families are two characteristics many hope to be present.
Cooper Hewitt acquires two emoji that symbolize inclusion
NEW YORK The Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum has acquired two emoji that have helped broaden diversity for users of the tiny pictures, becoming the third museum to add emoji to their digita
Liz Weston: Got life insurance? You may not have enough
You probably need life insurance if your death would cause financial hardship to someone else. If the only coverage you have is through your job, though, you may not have enough.
Right at Home: Resetting for a new year with soothing decor
After an anxiety-filled 2020 and during the continuing pandemic, many of us are looking to our homes for nearly everything: a place to work, study, sleep, eat, exercise. And don t forget unwind.
How to spot fake shopping sites and avoid being scammed
NEW YORK Ben Black bought what he thought was a well-priced drone online. But the drone never showed up, the site stopped responding to his emails and he never got his $100 back.
No drama corona-Christmas has some secretly jumping for joy
NEW YORK Corritta Lewis has a huge extended family. Her mom is one of 12 siblings. Usually, Christmas means that she, her wife and their 2-year-old son dig out their cold-weather gear for the schlep
Jenna Lyons puts ‘real’ back into reality TV
NEW YORK Former J. Crew President Jenna Lyons knows a thing or two about building a brand, but now she s ditched corporate life to build her own.
Liz Weston: Putting financial survivor’s guilt to good use
Financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin of Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializes in helping people deal with their anxieties about money. But since the pandemic started, Bryan-Podvin has been hearing more