What Black Friday’s history tells us about holiday shopping in 2024
The holiday shopping season is about to reach full speed with Black Friday, which kicks off the post-Thanksgiving retail rush later this week.
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Do not wash your turkey and other Thanksgiving tips to keep your food safe
Ready or not, the holidays are here. It’s a time when many Americans accustomed to preparing simple meals find themselves responsible for safely serving multi-dish feasts.
So you’re gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Here are some tips for the holidays
According to experts, here are things you can do and things to avoid that could help you and your families get through the holiday season with a minimum of open conflict.
10 holiday gifts to hit the right note for music lovers
Here’s a gift guide for the audio lover in your life — from a can’t-miss box set for the Elvis Costello obsessive to a set of wine glasses that will be music to everyone’s ears.
Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote
The Associated Press has gathered up some of the best items out there to keep any movie lover stylish and informed.
Tackling estate planning in 7 basic steps
It’s helpful to think of estate planning as a process rather than something that’s one-and-done and begins and ends in an attorney’s office. Here are the key steps to take.
Working Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety
Deep breathing can be an effective way to reduce stress at work, studies show. But on the job, many people don’t think about how they’re inhaling and exhaling.
One Tech Tip: Replacing passwords with passkeys for an easier login experience
You might have noticed that many online services are now offering the option of using passkeys, a digital authentication method touted as an easier and more secure way to log in. The passkey push started gaining major momentum after Google started accepting them about 18 months ago.
What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do
Medical experts agree that walking is an easy way to improve physical and mental health, bolster fitness and prevent disease. While it’s not the only sort of exercise people should do, it’s a great first step toward a healthy life.
Don’t Settle for a Subpar Health Savings Account
Love them or hate them, it’s hard to see health savings accounts losing traction any time soon. Used in conjunction with high-deductible healthcare plans, the accounts have been touted as a way to put downward pressure on healthcare costs.