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Alcohol-infused ice cream comes to Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE After a year of business on Luzerne Avenue in West Pittston, Pennsylvania s first alcoholic ice cream shop has made its way to Wilkes-Barre.
Liz Weston: How ‘maximizers’ can cut decision-making angst
No one wants to waste money, but some of us go overboard trying to get the best possible deal.
Pandemic gives businesses lessons in survival, innovation
NEW YORK When the coronavirus outbreak forced Sean Giovanni to shut down his recording studio in for two months, he dropped off mobile equipment at staffers and artists homes. He hoped remote reco
Liz Weston: When parents are the emergency fund
Financial fallout from the pandemic is hitting millennials hard and many will soon turn to their parents for help, if they haven t already.
As cruise industry prepares to sail, choppy waters are ahead
Some cruise lines are hoping to set sail later this summer but with images of coronavirus-ravaged ships still fresh in many minds, the industry could face years of choppy water ahead.
As business trickles back, hotels compete on cleanliness
Marriott, Hilton and other big hotel companies are used to competing on price or perks. Now they are competing on cleanliness.
Liz Weston: Is your target date investment letting you down?
Target date investments are supposed to be an easier way to invest, and they re a popular choice in 401(k) plans. But the recent market downturn showed that some target date strategies suffered much b
Coronavirus strands merchant ship crews at sea for months
ATHENS, Greece For nearly four months, Capt. Andrei Kogankov and his oil tanker crew haven t set foot on dry land. With global travel at a virtual standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Rus
Tourist towns balance fear, survival in make-or-break summer
CANNON BEACH, Ore. As the coronavirus raced across America, this quaint seaside town did what would normally be unthinkable for a tourist destination.
Liz Weston: Take control now with advance medical directives
If you get COVID-19 and struggle to breathe, would you want to be put on a ventilator? Whatever your answer, ask yourself another question: Who would make your wishes clear if you couldn t speak for y
Doyle McManus: Washington might take Silicon Valley down a notch
WASHINGTON Nobody seems happy with Twitter these days or Facebook or any other social media platform, for that matter.
Liz Weston: Find free, solid money advice in uncertain times
If you have money questions and who among us doesn t right now? there are plenty of people willing to offer advice: friends, relatives and random strangers on the internet.
Liz Weston: Should seniors consider a reverse mortgage now?
Reverse mortgages allow older homeowners to turn part of their home equity into tax-free cash, using a loan that doesn t have to be paid back until they die, sell or move out.
Liz Weston: Should you give your kids an equal inheritance?
Your estate plan may be your last words to those you leave behind. If you re a parent, you should think carefully about the message you ll be sending.
Couples turn to ‘minimonies’ to salvage wedding plans
NEW YORK Couples trying to salvage weddings put on hold by the coronavirus are feeding a fresh trend in the bridal industry: the minimony.
What’s new and notable in outdoor grills
Barbecue season couldn t be more welcome this year.
Liz Weston: Start thinking bankruptcy now, not later
If you ve lost your job or struggle to pay your debt, you may need to file for bankruptcy. If that s the case, you should ignore some common financial advice and start thinking defensively.
Some blame meatpacking workers, not plants, for virus spread
MINNEAPOLIS As coronavirus hotspots erupted at major U.S. meatpacking plants, experts criticized extremely tight working conditions that made the factories natural high risk contagion locations. But
Metz Culinary Management donates gift cards to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital workers
Metz Culinary Management acknowledged all of the countless helpers who are working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic recently as president and CEO Jeff Metz presented 900 TGI Fridays gift ca
Liz Weston: How to ask your bank or lender for help
Many banks, credit card issuers and other lenders have promised to help those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. They re offering to defer or reduce payments and waive interest charges and rebate f