Watsachol Wisednok / Shutterstock.com Tis the season to celebrate good cheer, and few things make folks happier than sinking their teeth into a decadent Christmas cookie. However, where you live apparently plays a big role in which Christmas cookie you like best. Recently, Axios cited Google Trends data that reveals America has three main favorite … Read more
Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock.com Flu season is in full swing, with influenza activity considered “higher” or “very high” in almost every state, according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC estimates that there have been 15 million to 33 million cases of influenza infections since Oct. 1, … Read more
New Africa / Shutterstock.com Just about everybody shopping for a product online takes at least a quick peek at the reviews to see how other customers liked the item. Unfortunately, those evaluations might not be worth much. In fact, a lot of the time, they can be downright misleading. Recently, Fakespot — a site that … Read more
As the new year nears, an old tradition — fee-free days at America’s national parks — continues. Each year, the National Park Service waives entrance fees on special days. For 2023, there will again be five free-admission days, as was the case in 2022. In 2023, the free days will be: Monday, Jan. 16 : Martin Luther … Read more
Shopping thrift stores, flea markets and estate sales can be overwhelming. With the sheer volume of stuff, how do you know where to start? How do you spot gems amid all the … well, junk? As a professional reseller who has been combing through thrift stores for the better part of 30 years, I can … Read more
RossHelen / Shutterstock.com A garage can seem like a bonus room, perfect for keeping everything that just doesn’t fit anywhere else — especially if you don’t keep your car in it. But it’s important to look at all that extra space with a critical eye. Garages have some unique limitations as a storage space that … Read more
RikoBest / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. The housing market is entering the traditionally quieter winter season, but recent indicators suggest that the market has already been slowing in the last few months. New listings, pending sales, and prices are all on the decline, signs of rapid cooling after a … Read more
I hate debt. Don’t you? Debt is like a cancer, eating away at your goals by taking money out of your savings and handing it to some lender. So let’s destroy your debts this year. And while we’re at it, let’s fix up your credit, too. If your debts are small and manageable, take some … Read more
Did you order a gift that never arrived? Or perhaps you purchased something for yourself online and have waited in vain for the item to show up at your doorstep? Whenever you order an item online that does not arrive, you have recourse. The Federal Trade Commission says your first step is to contact the … Read more
Oleg Golovnev / Shutterstock.com We all have regrets — including financial regrets. As you get older, there’s a good chance that you might feel as though life could have been better if you’d just done things a little differently. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) recently surveyed more than 1,700 Americans aged 50 and … Read more