Stores lure back-to-school shoppers with deals and ‘buy now, pay later’ plans
Mass market retailers in the U.S. are plying shoppers with offers for computers, clothes and other back-to-school essentials at affordable prices.
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A ‘side hustle’ can be a way to try out a new business idea before jumping in all the way
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans earn money on the side in addition to working full time, a Bankrate survey found. But having a side hustle can be tricky to maintain, and if you’re not prepared, you might be on the hook for unpaid taxes and other headaches.
Booties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet’s orders. How to keep pets cool this summer
As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense — at times deadly — heat waves become more common.
Workplace summer safety tips: How to keep your cool when the heat is on
NEXT compiled some practical strategies to help prepare your business for summer-related incidents and mitigate risk.
Runners set off on the annual Death Valley ultramarathon billed as the world’s toughest foot race
During a rainstorm that partially obscured the light of a a nearly full moon, 97 runners pushed off in desolate Death Valley with the launch of a 48-hour annual ultramarathon billed as the world’s toughest foot race — the Badwater 135.
Do you really have to wait to go swimming after eating?
Did your parents warn you against jumping in the pool right after eating? They were misguided. In most cases, there’s no need to wait at least 30 minutes after eating to go for a swim, doctors say.
Too many pills? How to talk to your doctor about reviewing what’s needed
Swallowing a handful of pills is a daily ritual for many people, from young adults coping with anxiety to older adults managing chronic conditions. Overall, 13% of people in the U.S. take five or more prescription drugs. For those 65 and older, that number is 42%.
FDA OKs best-selling e-cigarette Vuse Alto, but only in tobacco flavor
Federal health officials on Thursday authorized sales of the best-selling e-cigarette in the U.S., Vuse Alto, allowing manufacturer Reynolds American to keep the vaping brand on the market for years to come.
Amazon Prime Day deals are almost here. Should you take advantage of them?
While consumers may be enticed by the advertised can’t-miss savings on some products, personal finance experts say shoppers should be careful not to fall for potentially misleading marketing or give in to impulse buys.
Groceries are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank. Here are some tips to save
If you’ve noticed that you’re paying more than before for the same amount of groceries, you’re not the only one. Inflation is easing slightly, but grocery prices are still high — up 21% on average since inflation started to surge more than three years ago.