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2,656 articlesLiz Weston: Sustainable investing could get a lot harder
Interest in sustainable investing is soaring, as more people become convinced that making a positive impact can be profitable as well as good for the planet and society. Unfortunately, the Labor Depar
Wildfires taint West Coast vineyards with taste of smoke
TURNER, Ore. Smoke from the West Coast wildfires has tainted grapes in some of the nation s most celebrated wine regions with an ashy flavor that could spell disaster for the 2020 vintage.
Liz Weston: Fear of bankruptcy holds too many people back
The mystery isn t why so many people file for bankruptcy each year. It s why more people don t.
When can I shred this check? Answers to online banking FAQ
As the COVID-19 pandemic leads banking customers to lean into online technology to manage their money, those trying online banking for the first time may find themselves with questions about how to ha
Microclimates: Something gardeners can do about the weather
The weather has gotten weirder and more unpredictable, but there is a small way that gardeners can take more control: finding and exploiting microclimates.
Fall home decor trends: Comforting hues, flexible design
In recent years, brown anything in a living space was considered by some arbiters of decor as drab and outdated. But this fall the hue is back in favor, in part because of the unsettled, anxious state
Liz Weston: Are Medicare Advantage plans worth the risk?
About 1 in 3 people 65 and older in the U.S. enroll in Medicare Advantage, the private insurance alternative to traditional Medicare. It s not hard to see why: Medicare Advantage plans often cover stu
Investing in history is good business
SCRANTON After living in the midwest, a classic piece of railroad equipment is returning home.
Some gardeners in a pickle over scarce canning supplies
MARSHFIELD, Vt. It s the time of year when gardeners are turning their ripe tomatoes into sauces and salsas and cucumbers into pickles. But a boom in gardening and preparing food at home during the
Millennial Money: Is moving now your best financial move?
You may not have started 2020 thinking about a move. But like it or not, many of us have had to reconsider our living situations during the pandemic.
Bring in the experts: It’s time to secure your home network
Not all that long ago, managing your home network s security didn t involve much more than installing an antivirus program on your PC. If only it were still so simple.
If doing less means saving more, try these 5 money moves
The coronavirus has upended countless jobs, schools and bank accounts. But while undoubtedly more people are struggling than not, those who are still working may have seen their expenses actually drop
Istanbul Grill opens in Back Mountain
DALLAS For just over two years, Elif and Enis Kacor have served homemade Turkish cuisine on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre as the owners of Istanbul Grill.
Pandemic tests shopper loyalty for clothing brands
NEW YORK When Archie Jafree heard that Lord & Taylor filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early August, he was sad about the fate of the storied retailer with roots dating back to 1824.
A room with a view? We’re looking for one with a door.
Without warning last spring, millions of parents found themselves working from home while their kids attempted to do schoolwork under the same roof. The changes happened so quickly that families esp
Liz Weston: Some remote workers may be in for tax surprise
If the pandemic caused you to relocate across state lines, even temporarily, the next surprise could be having to file an extra tax return and potentially pay more taxes.
Boscov’s hoping to donate $1M with 24th Friends Helping Friends event
WILKES-BARRE Boscov s Chairman/CEO Jim Boscov said Thursday the department store chain recognizes the important work done by their local nonprofit partners and this year, supporting them is essentia
Face masks amid the art: New York City’s museums to reopen
NEW YORK When the iconic T. Rex at the American Museum of Natural History again welcomes visitors, it will gaze down at humans acting a bit differently.
Liz Weston: The 2 costs that can make or break your nest egg
If you earn a decent income but have trouble saving, the culprits could be the roof over your head and the car in your driveway.
Pandemic accelerates power shift in fashion, advertising
NEW YORK The pandemic has accelerated a power shift in the fashion and advertising world, with models and influencers by necessity wielding more control over their own images during remote photo and