Paddlers skim along the water to the sound of gulls. Small waves splash against driftwood and the banks of the Des Moines River. A flotilla of experienced kayakers, canoers who built their own boats and infrequent recreators expands and contracts, making its way downstream. On and off the water, the conversations are the same —
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Having a negative net worth means a household owes more than it owns, and high debt relative to assets is associated with greater perceived depression, more stress and poorer health. For nearly two decades before the Great Recession, the share of U.S. households whose debts equaled or exceeded their assets held fairly steady, then rose sharply
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Gail Krantzberg spent decades working on Great Lakes policy and protection — years before this whirlwind year of politics on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border crept into the ways the lakes are protected. In Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade war has seen federal and provincial legislation introduced in the name of national sovereignty, with major
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Stocking up on candy this fall is a less-than-sweet experience in the U.S. and Canada, thanks to prices rising more than twice as fast as the overall inflation rate in both countries. Why is getting your seasonal sugar fix so expensive? Supply chain complications, unlucky weather and tightening regulations account for most of the increase.
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With Election Day just weeks away, housing affordability is a headline issue. But most of the conversation is about getting people into homes. After identifying in several recent studies that homeownership costs are causing enormous stress, Hometap focused its latest research on the other side of the equation: what it costs for people to stay in
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Feng shui is a Chinese practice of arranging buildings and rooms in harmony with qi, which practitioners describe as an energy that flows through all things. Its most practical organizing principles are to place beds and desks where the door is visible, keep pathways clear, deal with clutter first and use a grid called the
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Airfares rose almost everywhere in the U.S. this year, according to the latest government ticket data. In each of the 50 busiest metro areas, the average domestic fare was higher from April to June 2026 than in the same months a year earlier. Detroit rose the most, nearly 25%, followed by Las Vegas at 24%.
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A wedding budget can quickly turn into a conversation about everything else a couple wants from life. A home. A honeymoon. Some savings left afterward. With average 2025 wedding spending near $34,000, according to The Knot’s 2026 Real Weddings Study, those conversations carry real weight. The ring is part of that conversation. According to Modern Gents,
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Email inboxes are already filling up with gift suggestions for the holidays. It may be hard to resist clicking on those links and going down the rabbit hole as you imagine all the smiles and warm feelings giving the perfect gift will bring. That feeling is real, and it is part of why the holidays
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“Move more, sit less” is familiar health advice, reflected in federal recommendations to reduce sedentary time. But where does that leave the worker who barely gets a chance to sit? For nurses, retail staff, restaurant employees, teachers and other professionals, the workplace-health question extends beyond getting out of a chair. The demands of a long
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“Clean” has become a familiar shorthand in wellness marketing. On a supplement label, it can suggest simplicity, purity, or the absence of ingredients a shopper would rather avoid. When ingredient lists feel complicated, a reassuring word can make a product seem easier to evaluate. But what does “clean” actually mean? Someone encountering the term while
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Your wedding day is a significant occasion filled with joy and celebration, but it’s also a considerable financial investment. With so much at stake, you may want to consider purchasing wedding insurance as part of your wedding planning process. In this article, BriteCo explores the cost of wedding insurance to help you understand what factors influence
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In early August, the skies above Portland, Oregon, took on an increasingly familiar sepia tint, as easterly winds wafted plumes of gas and smoke from wildfires into the air over the city. At one point, Portland’s air quality was ranked worst in the world, leading to the closure of summer camps and public pools and the
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It’s hard to believe that it’s already the last quarter of the year. For student-athletes balancing classes, practices, competitions, and various sources of income — including part-time work and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) earnings — now is a great time to make some easy and smart tax moves to help lower your tax bill
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With the cost of living continuing to rise across the country, many renters are turning to cost-cutting techniques to afford rent, such as living with a roommate or reducing spending in other areas. While these strategies can help save money, some renters would still rather live alone and pay a premium than live with a roommate. In fact,
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For years, medical devices in the EU were classified under the Medical Device Directive (MDD) system, and manufacturers were familiar with the certification requirements for each device class. The newer Medical Device Regulation (MDR) system has changed how devices are classified and what requirements they must meet to be certified. Whether it’s reclassifying an existing
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You finish your second cup of coffee, and 20 minutes later, you’re feeling damp. Nobody warned you about this part. Are caffeine and sweating even connected? Yes. Below, AXE, the deodorant brand for guys, shares the mechanism behind it, whether coffee, energy drinks, or pre-workout stacking makes any difference, and how to stay dry without
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Effective surface preparation for coating adhesion is perhaps the most important factor in whether the coating successfully sticks to the material’s surface. Even if the coating does succeed, the preparation will affect the durability and performance of the coating, not to mention whether the surface meets the relevant industry standards. Surface preparation can either be
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In most of the United States, the price a driver pays for car insurance is influenced not just by driving history or vehicle type, but by credit history. The practice, which relies on a scoring model distinct from the standard consumer credit score, has become a near-universal feature of auto insurance pricing. According to the National
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Late September, in response to reports of a missing hiker, federal and state search-and-rescue personnel ventured into a largely trackless section of Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. On the evening of Sept. 22, they came upon human remains near a primitive campsite deep in the woods. The fact that somebody had died in a national park
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When the holiday season arrives, corporate gifting can oftentimes feel impersonal: a basic water bottle with the company logo splashed on it or the twisty pen that sometimes works. What many folks in HR don’t know is that intentional gifting is the most overlooked retention tool in businesses. Here’s why. According to a Holiday gifting
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Laser hair removal can involve more than the price of an initial treatment. For consumers comparing professional clinic appointments with at-home hair removal devices, the long-term cost depends on treatment frequency, maintenance needs, the areas being treated and the suitability of each technology. At-home devices offer convenience and the potential to reduce recurring provider fees.
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Fall is here, which means that your favorite cardigan has emerged from storage, your coffee order has hints of cinnamon, and long walks no longer sound like a bad idea. Neighborhood walks among crunchy leaves and a cozy apartment waiting at the end of it are the makings of a perfect fall. So, the best cities
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The annual holiday shopping season typically gives retailers an opportunity to increase sales. Or for some businesses, earn the majority of their annual revenue. But the end-of-year shopping months also come with more risks for any business, including crowded stores, increased deliveries, technology bottlenecks and small teams stretched thin. Is your retail business or online
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It’s that time of year. Fall in the air, and pumpkin everything is happening. Plans are being made for the big night, and costume brainstorming is starting to creep into more and more conversations at home. But the temptation is also ramping up. The candy aisle at the drugstore is calling to you with specials
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Say you’re a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan living in Southern California. The kickoff of the NFL season means it’s time to start figuring out how you’re going to watch every Birds game from almost 3,000 miles away. The team’s recent run of success has earned them more prime-time slots and national broadcasts. Even so, you’re
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Let’s say a customer named “Kate” visited your auto repair shop nine months ago and raved online about your efficient and meticulous service. With such a great review, leaving a reply was a no-brainer. You thanked her for the review, inviting her to drop by the next time she has trouble with her car. She
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If you were to ask which states were the most globally curious, you may think of the traditional gateway states. However, the Global Curiosity Index, a new study by EveryMarket, an online platform that sells international beauty, home, and food products, reveals a different reality. The Index researchers based the scoring on a combination of
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Ten of the largest advertisers spent a combined $41.1 million in September 2026, according to Podcast News Daily, which means spend was up a whopping 20.9% from August. Floodlight, a programmatic ad solutions provider, dives into how podcast advertising has changed since early spring. In terms of spend, this past September was the strongest month
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You’ve just stepped out of the shower, feeling fresh and clean, only to be greeted by dry, itchy skin. AXE, the deodorant brand for guys, shares easy how-tos to keep your skin hydrated and happy, even after the sweatiest workout or the longest day. First off, let’s get to the root of the problem.
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Many people crave the freedom of the open road, waking up somewhere new each morning and campfire memories under a sky full of stars. If this sounds like your kind of adventure, you’re not alone — 16.9 million households in the U.S. are dreaming of RV ownership, too. However, the RV market is huge, with so many
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RSV and the flu are both contagious respiratory infections that tend to circulate heavily during the fall and winter months. They can cause symptoms ranging from mild to severe, especially in young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. Despite some overlap in symptoms, these viruses are caused by different pathogens and require
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The warnings are everywhere these days. Don’t click this. Don’t open that. Don’t scan this. Don’t download that. These messages of caution, however well-intended, are so ubiquitous and constant that it should come as no surprise that people—some people anyway—have started to ignore them. How many people? About one in three, according to a recent
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Protein is no longer primarily a conversation about steaks, eggs, shakes, and gym routines. It has become a broader nutrition priority. In the International Food Information Council’s 2025 survey, 70% of Americans said they were trying to consume protein, while a high-protein diet was the most commonly followed eating pattern. But the next phase of the
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Every closed deal comes with a detailed history that includes pipeline stage changes, meeting notes, follow-ups, and more. It includes data you’ll want to reference across the customer life cycle. So, making sure that deal history moves over unscathed when you migrate your data from one CRM to another is vital. This Nutshell guide outlines an
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Commercial truck crash cases have become more costly over the past decade, particularly when a collision causes death, permanent disability, or years of medical care. But there is no reliable national database showing the average truck crash settlement or how that figure has changed year by year. That is partly because most civil cases end
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As AI models become more capable and organizations increase their investments in agentic AI, the bottleneck for ROI is shifting from pilot quality to a need for enterprise-wide data readiness. A new report from autonomous knowledge platform Teradata that surveyed 1,000 senior technology and data leaders in March and April shows that although 90% of respondents expect
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In July 2026, Hugging Face disclosed a security incident with an unusual feature: No human ran it. AI agents being tested on a cybersecurity benchmark escaped their test environment, reached the open internet, and spent days working through the company’s production systems. Nobody picked the targets or decided the next move. The agents appear to have
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This fall, designers are embracing richer colors, natural textures, and a softer approach to seasonal decorating. Deep jewel tones, layered fabrics, and warm ambient lighting are replacing overly coordinated seasonal displays. As highlighted in Vogue’s Fall 2026 décor trend report, richer palettes and tactile materials are bringing a fresh perspective to seasonal interiors. From chocolate
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When navigating the dietary supplement market, it might be tricky to really know that you’re getting good value out of your go-to multivitamin. There are lots of factors to consider, after all: Do I need all of these ingredients, and are they doing their job to support my health? Are there any ingredients I don’t
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The end of a Dodgers game at Dodger Stadium and the final whistle at a Rams game at SoFi Stadium create the same familiar rush: tens of thousands of people heading toward parking lots, ramps, transit stops, and neighborhood streets. The scene repeats in baseball and football cities across the country, from Philadelphia to Kansas
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Autumn is an evocative name that ranks 88th among girls’ names. More than 2,800 babies were given the name in 2025. October, on the other hand, hardly gets any attention, and only 49 babies were given the name last year. Both are seasonal names, but Social Security Administration data reveals that there is a significant
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You’ve probably heard the term conversational commerce floating around. It’s catchy, sure, but what does it actually mean, and why is it getting so much attention? Here are a few conversational commerce examples in real life: Consumers are shopping and completing transactions within a messaging conversation. Brands help consumers shop by finding a store location or online
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It’s mid-October. Holiday orders are in with a dozen suppliers, each with different payment terms. The first invoices are arriving, with more in November, but most of the holiday revenue won’t come in until December. That’s an accounts payable squeeze: You owe suppliers for goods that haven’t sold yet. For most retailers, that means inventory
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Halloween is a fan-favorite holiday in the U.S. You get to dress up in fun costumes and gorge on delicious treats. What’s not to love? It’s an evening millions look forward to every year. All that celebration comes with a price tag. The National Retail Federation expects Americans to spend just about $13.5 billion on
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AI video allows a new crop of founder-led studios to embrace a different approach to brand campaigns. They begin with the creative idea, and see how far AI can carry it, rethinking how brands tell stories about athletes, entertainers and the intellectual property attached to them. Launching a new brand usually takes a long list
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You probably started planning your dog’s costume back in August. Between the matching outfits, the trial runs to see how long they’ll tolerate a miniature cowboy hat, and the endless photo shoots, your dedication to celebrating with your pup is unmatched. But as fun as spooky season is for humans, Halloween night can overwhelm dogs.
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Halloween also kicks off the holiday season, and plenty of people head into it with their budgets in mind. Nearly half of Americans (47%) said they felt stressed about affording the holidays in a 2025 survey from Credit Karma, and 63% of holiday shoppers said they were being cautious about overconsumption. If you’d rather not
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Post-COVID-19 housing price corrections continue to dominate real estate headlines. Higher interest rates and economic uncertainty are two main drivers of declining median home values, and macro trends are tough to outrun for the majority of real estate investors. Are there some bright spots in the housing market? Absolutely. PropertyReach shares crucial information on the state
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Let’s put some perspective on just how much the NBA has changed since its inception. Stephen Curry will earn $62.6 million this season, which is more than 17 times greater than the first modern salary cap in 1984. And the league’s projected revenue of $14.3 billion is more than two and a half times the annual sales of
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With inflation so stubbornly high, it’s not very hard to remember when the cost of almost everything was much cheaper. But that’s especially true when it comes to sporting events. The old days of catching a ball game with family, having some snacks, and maybe buying some merch, all for an affordable price? Almost gone.
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If you were watching NFL RedZone on Sunday, Oct. 17, you may have noticed an on-screen graphic marking its 300th episode and a tally of 17,800 touchdowns and more than 2,000 hours of coverage since its 2009 debut. You also may have noticed the graphic carried a Chase logo. It looked something like this: Floodlight
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According to Vrbo data, in 2027 travelers may be trading beach trips for “heartland hideouts” — college towns, burgeoning foodie cities and lakeside escapes where the local culture makes up for the lack of ocean views. The trend is highlighted in Unpack ’27, the annual travel trends report from Vrbo, and is based on vacation rental
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It’s no secret that money is a major source of stress for many people. In fact, the latest Stress in America survey from the American Psychological Association found 65% of Americans cite money as a stressor — the highest rate in nearly a decade. Plenty of outside forces affect our financial lives, not to mention the
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Many businesses are approaching automation exactly like most people approach a new hobby: a lot of enthusiasm but shaky planning. And it’s happening at scale. The majority of SMBs (76%) have adopted some form of automation, ranging from simple rule-based workflows (38%) to AI that makes decisions across multiple systems with limited human input (30%). Unlike hobbies,
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Futures trading can open the door to a wide range of market opportunities—whether you’re interested in major market equity indices, commodities, or currencies. If you’re new to the world of futures or simply exploring how to trade futures, understanding the fundamentals of futures contracts is the first step. NinjaTrader breaks down what futures contracts are, how
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A customer opens your returns page. The jacket didn’t fit. They’re disappointed, a little impatient, and one bad experience away from never buying from you again. What happens next could determine whether they become a repeat customer—or move on to a competitor. That’s because a return isn’t just the end of a sale. It’s another
Continue ReadingA June 2026 analysis by NerdWallet found that U.S. drivers can overpay for auto insurance by an average of $4,914 per year by not comparing rates between carriers. The same driver, insuring the same vehicle with the same coverage level, can receive different car insurance quotes from separate carriers that differ by thousands of dollars
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Choosing the right domain name sets the tone for your website. It’s your web address, your first impression and a key part of your brand. A good domain should be easy to remember, reflect your business and help people find you online. “Changing domains down the road can be costly and confusing, so it pays
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Financial strain doesn’t always stem from reckless spending. Often, it’s the result of timing, complexity, or a portfolio that’s grown faster than the systems set up to manage it. Even high‑net‑worth individuals can find themselves asset‑rich but cash‑poor. Wells Fargo specialists share how to recognize the triggers and warning signs of financial overextension, understand
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People have used wallets for centuries to carry valuables. Consumers commonly carry wallets to hold important credentials like official identification, credit cards, debit cards, rewards cards and cash. Today, digital wallets serve a function like physical wallets, both online and in person. Digital wallets are apps that hold payment credentials for consumers to manage payments
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Black pepper and white pepper can begin on the same vine. By the time they reach a kitchen, their appearance, aroma and culinary uses may seem to place them in separate categories. Yet the distinction begins much earlier, with the maturity of the berries at harvest and how they are handled after picking. As the
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The United States still does not have a single comprehensive federal privacy law resembling the GDPR. That does not mean Congress is standing still. Quite the opposite. By September 2026, lawmakers in the 119th Congress had introduced a sprawling collection of federal proposals addressing consumer privacy, artificial intelligence, children’s data, employee surveillance, reproductive information, precise
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Jewelry insurance is worthwhile for any piece valued above your homeowner’s policy’s sub-limit, which is around $1,500 to $2,000, per the Insurance Information Institute. At 1% to 2% of appraised value per year, insuring a $6,000 engagement ring with a specialized jewelry insurance provider costs around $60 to $120 annually. This is a fraction of
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You’ve probably heard the term “Super El Niño” floating around, usually accompanied by warnings about wet winters and coastal storms. But what exactly is it, and why should you care enough to actually do something about it? As HomeServe explains below, the answer is simpler than you might think — and much more important to your
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By their 30s and 40s, most women probably feel like they have a good sense of what works for their body. Stick to certain foods, workouts, and routines, and you generally know what to expect. Until one day, you don’t. Seemingly out of nowhere, your period starts keeping its own schedule, sleep turns patchy, your
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Seven in 10 women in an October 2026 Hone Health survey didn’t recognize — or weren’t sure — that their symptoms were related to perimenopause. That includes 8% who didn’t know what perimenopause was. Most people have heard of menopause, which is technically a single day one year after a woman’s last period. But many
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Meta’s display-equipped smart glasses can do more than take photos and play music. At its annual Connect conference in late September, the company expanded availability of its Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, which feature a small screen inside the right lens, and cost $799 in the U.S. It also announced features such as phone notifications displayed on the glasses’ screen.
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What’s your favorite scary movie? Maybe it’s one you’ve seen a hundred times. You know the rules, you know the killer. Or maybe it’s one with no rules: a ghost, a curse, a wish gone wrong. This year’s box office shows how different horror taste can be. “Scream 7” is the highest-grossing “Scream” movie. It’s
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Returning to work while breastfeeding can bring up a lot of questions. How often will you need to pump? Where will you pump? Will you have enough time? What happens if a meeting conflicts with a planned pumping break? Most importantly, will you have the support you need at work to continue breastfeeding? In a
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More Americans are getting outside than ever before. Some 183 million people took part in outdoor recreation in the U.S. in 2025, nearly 30 million more than in 2019, according to the Outdoor Industry Association. For some, that means hiking or camping. For a smaller but growing group, however, it means dirt biking. Off-road riding has long
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Few occupations have been immune to the effects of emerging artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. While recent research has tempered the most dire predictions of job loss, some occupations nonetheless face high levels of exposure to declining hiring demand, wage pressure, task automation and other forms of disruption. States with larger concentrations of highly exposed occupations
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Tenants aren’t moving as often as they used to. According to U.S. Census data analyzed by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, renter mobility rates declined from 29.5% in the early 2000s to 18.1% in 2024, marking a long-term decline in renter mobility. Several factors have likely contributed to the decline in tenant moves, most
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ADHD can shape how you think, feel, behave, and move through the world, touching on everything from work and relationships to everyday routines. Your finances are no exception: Once you start noticing all the ways the condition can cost you money, it’s easy to see why people coined the term “ADHD tax.” Lindsey Konchar, a
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With data from more than 200,000 active accounts, Bluevine has a unique view into small-business momentum across America. Combining that proprietary perspective with government data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, and other sources, Bluevine ranked the 100 U.S. metros with the most Bluevine customers and identified the top 15 cities for small
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The nation was distracted by other things when a quiet warning sounded: Support was diminishing for American academic research that had led to breakthroughs and innovation. That familiar-sounding worry came not this year, but near the end of World War II, in a pivotal government study by the wartime Office of Scientific Research and Development. The
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The holiday rush can bring in more customers and work than your regular staff can handle. Seasonal employees can help you meet this demand, but that extra help comes with additional expenses, tasks and risks. If you’re hiring for the winter months, maximize your investment. ERGO NEXT looks at how to determine how much extra help you
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The Bicyclists and Other Cyclists, 2024 Data, Traffic Safety Facts recorded 1,103 cyclist deaths in 2024, down 6% from 1,173 the year before. Cyclists accounted for 2.8% of the 39,254 people killed in traffic crashes nationwide that year. The circumstances surrounding these deaths also show that the risk is not limited to intersections or to daylight commuting hours.
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Every great hike starts long before the trailhead. It starts with questions about terrain, temperature and whether that jacket will actually keep you dry. Many gear questions are based on the destination. A shoe that’s perfect in Arizona can be the wrong call in the Italian Alps, and a jacket that handles a Norwegian drizzle
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Peptides have become a popular topic in the health and wellness world. You may have heard claims that peptide products can help you lose weight, build muscle, or even slow aging. But the term “peptide” covers a large group of substances. And not all peptide products are regulated or have been studied in the same way.
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Weddings are expensive, and while they aren’t tax-deductible, with a little planning, you might be surprised to find a few silver linings. While tax write-offs may not be on your mind while planning your wedding, you may be able to garner a tax deduction as you prepare to head down the aisle. Intuit TurboTax shares some ideas.
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A shopper stands in front of a shelf filled with nearly identical products. The ingredients may look similar, and the promises may sound alike, but one factor often shapes the final decision: values. Those priorities might include vegan or cruelty-free products, organic ingredients, sustainable sourcing, regenerative practices, biodegradable materials, recycled packaging, fair trade or palm-free
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You went to college, worked hard, and got your degree—your key to a better future. But years, maybe even decades later, those student loans still linger. You’re not alone. Many of us carry this debt well into our adult lives. With the right information and strategy, you can manage your student loan debt and plan for
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Football games. Cozy sweaters. And pumpkin spice everything. Fall has its perks, but there can be drawbacks, too. Fall (from the 16th-century English phrase “the fall of the leaf”) is when leaves drop, temperatures plummet and daylight hours dwindle. With less time in the sun and more time spent indoors, your body, mind and mood
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At Black Hat 2026, researchers Aviyam Ivgi and Hedi Ingber showed one structural flaw running through three of the largest agent stacks: AWS Bedrock AgentCore with the Strands SDK, Google’s Agent Development Kit, and Vercel’s AI SDK harness. They named that flaw CoreBreak. AWS patched CVE-2026-18830 (CVSS 8.6), Google patched CVE-2026-18236 (CVSS 9.3, critical), and Vercel patched
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For most small business owners, tax season does not start in April. It’s year-round, and doesn’t begin until the last weeks of December, when the window closes on many of the moves that shape what they will owe. That window matters more than many owners realize. In the 2026 Small Business Tax Confidence Report from 1-800Accountant, a
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The prevalence of plastics isn’t new. Since World War II, mass-produced plastics have increasingly littered sidewalks, oceans, and more across the globe. However, in more recent years, scientists have also started researching the effects these plastics have on human bodies, not just the planet. We now know many plastics persist in the environment, where they break down into
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New federal per diem rates for work travel took effect Oct. 1, 2026, and some cities stretch them a long way. In Aurora, Colorado, 96% of hotel rates shown in Engine searches fit under the new lodging cap. In Arlington, Texas, the cap covers a 4-star hotel. Per diem is the daily amount the federal
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Rising costs at the supermarket, the gas pump, and the doctor’s office are forcing many Americans to rethink their spending. This economic reality is delaying or jeopardizing important plans, especially big-ticket purchases and projects. Indeed, in the latest SoFi survey, 85% of respondents assert their daily lives are more expensive now than five years ago.
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Mid-October 2026 saw the global trading landscape focus heavily on technical compliance and long-term litigation management, reports Freight Right, a freight forwarder and licensed customs broker based in Los Angeles. U.S. Customs and Border Protection launched Phase 3 of its automated CAPE portal to process remaining back-duty refunds from struck-down tariffs, even as the U.S,
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Every October, Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) gives beneficiaries a six-week window between Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 to reconsider their coverage. Most years, that’s a matter of choice: People can shop around if they want to. But this year, in a growing number of states, it isn’t optional. Their current plan may simply no
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It’s all become too easy: we browse for an item, put it in our cart, pay, and expect a package on our doorstep in a couple of days. Between early-bird deals and mega holiday sales, devices have become relentless traffic controllers for incoming parcels. People have become so conditioned to seeing “Out for Delivery” alerts
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Years of high prices and tight budgets should have pushed Americans toward visible financial trouble by now. A record $18.8 trillion in household debt seems to back that up, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. However, a new Lexington Law survey of 1,028 U.S. adults shows that most people are keeping up, with more than
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Small business owners have spent the last few years navigating inflation, tariffs and unpredictable consumer spending. This year, Intuit QuickBooks‘ annual holiday shopping survey found that consumers plan to spend $278 billion this holiday season, with $118 billion expected to go to small businesses, an 8.3% increase from last year. The survey also found that 76% of
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Fall is supposed to be when the weather cools down. This year, that cooldown has been slow to arrive. Summer 2026 was the hottest on record for the contiguous U.S., averaging 74.4 F, or 3 F above the 20th-century average. September didn’t bring much relief, either. Dozens of cities had their hottest first half of
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Cori Space spent her freshman year of high school in Madison, Alabama, trying to keep up with her coursework while managing her celiac disease and other health problems that her school wouldn’t accommodate. For her sophomore year, her family opted for the Alabama Destinations Career Academy, a public, virtual school that promised a jump-start on
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Whether you’re short on eggs or oil, or simply looking to try a new tip this baking season, mayonnaise offers an easy way to enhance cakes, muffins, quick breads, and other seasonal treats. Made with ingredients commonly found in baking recipes, mayonnaise helps add richness and moisture while contributing to a soft, tender texture. As
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When acne keeps coming back, it is easy to end up with a bathroom shelf full of products and no clear idea of what is actually helping. A cleanser may improve things for a week. A spot treatment can dry out one pimple. Then there are hundreds of acne face washes and moisturizers to choose from.
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If you’re facing an emergency expense like an auto repair, leaking roof or unexpected travel, but don’t have the cash to pay for it upfront, a personal loan could help you find some relief. But if you haven’t used credit before, you might be wondering if it’s still possible to get a loan. Having no
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Any time of year is a great time for a financial checkup. A financial checkup can tell you whether you’re still on track with the financial goals you set earlier. Before getting started, it helps to schedule a time for your checkup. Achieve suggests scheduling one before holiday spending starts and again in
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