Author: Mia Taylor
6 ways to spend your Lunar New Year money
The annual celebration of Lunar New Year includes sumptuous feasts, festive dragon and lion dances and the all-important gifting of red envelopes filled with money. Symbols …
5 steps to get off the IRS naughty list
Running afoul of the Internal Revenue Service is one of life’s least pleasant experiences. But there are steps one can take to help avoid being audited …
Goals without metrics are just wishes: How to conquer your resolutions
A new year, new goals, right? It’s human nature to want to start a new year with lofty goals for improving everything from your diet to …
The one money thing to do now that the holidays are over
While most people are recovering from the merriment of the holidays, savvy shoppers will be making a beeline for the seasonal decor aisle of their local …
5 ways to get your budget ready for holiday travel in 5 minutes or less
Holiday travel is an expensive undertaking. For many, the mere thought of is cringe-inducing — given the seasonal price hikes and chaos that comes with traveling …
5 holiday travel traps & how to avoid them
Holiday travel can be challenging, if not downright maddening. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day, the same headaches apply: Crowds as far as the …
These cities just became more friendly for homebuyers
It’s been a seller’s market for the past couple of years, making buying a home challenging. But that may be coming to an end. Zillow said …
Should you stay home on Black Friday?
To shop or not to shop on Black Friday? The answer to that question depends on your tolerance for crowds, self-restraint and money in the bank. …
5 tips to help you win Black Friday
Black Friday may be rife with bargains, but it’s also stressful, crowded and can be expensive if you don’t plan ahead. To make your Black Friday …
5 cheaper alternatives to a Thanksgiving turkey
Turkey may be the default choice for Thanksgiving but it’s not the only choice. Between the growing number of vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian eaters in the …
Make these heavenly peanut butter cookies for less than 25 cents each
November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month and, whether you’re a fan of creamy or crunchy, it’s a time worth celebrating. And we’ve got a great way …
Celebrate National Sandwich Day with this $6 sandwich
Sandwiches are a lunch staple — easy to make with lots of variation, from grilled cheese to BLTs to the classic peanut butter and jelly. Besides …
The 10 best tourist destinations for travelers over 50
Older tourists are often not targeted by travel companies, who tend to focus only on backpacking college students and couples looking for a getaway. But, travelers …
8 ways to save on Thanksgiving travel
Between the long lines, sold-out flights and sky-high airfare prices, holiday travel can be a stressful experience. While there isn’t much to be done about the …
6 things airlines don’t want you to know
Americans are taking to the skies in record numbers. In 2017, nearly 50 percent of Americans flew. By comparison, in 1977, just 25 percent of Americans …
