Dr. Susan Reinhard, a registered nurse, senior vice president and director of AARP public policy institute, joins us this morning on behalf of AARP to discuss healthy living during the holiday season and beyond. She is a nationally recognized expert in health and long-term care, with extensive experience in conducting, directing and translating research to […]
The holidays are a great time to reconnect with family and friends and to anticipate the joy of family at Christmas and Kwanzaa due to your efforts. But it can also be the most stressful time of the year as many of us are cooking, cleaning, making travel plans for ourselves and others, and sometimes […]
A lot of us pack on a few pounds during the holiday season, but you don’t have to! If you take some of the advice in the audio above you might not even have to go up a pants size. One of the most simple ways to avoid the extra pounds is to skip dessert […]
KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — A Secret Santa made the holiday season a little brighter for hundreds of shoppers near Philadelphia after paying off nearly $30,000 worth of layaways at a Walmart. Andy Rumford, of Kennett Square, tells The Daily Local he was shocked when he went to make a payment at the East Marlborough location and […]
Why is financial anxiety on your mind? Numerous surveys have found that Americans feel more anxious than ever before, and financial decisions and pressure are significant drivers of this. Despite a strong economy and low unemployment, more Americans cite money as the biggest source of stress in their life. According to a recent study by […]
If Black Friday and Cyber Monday’s emphasis on consumerism is just too much for you, there is a viable option to search for unique Christmas gifts while supporting local, small and Black businesses. The less popular Small Business Saturday option encourages shoppers to patronize small businesses, whether in person or online. Here are a few […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Frigid temperatures and blustery winds were no match for holiday cheer as giant character balloons took to the skies, and performers on floats and marching bands made their way through New York City’s streets on Thursday for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. SpongeBob, Charlie Brown, the Grinch and other big balloons were […]
1. Shop using discounted gift cards Who doesn’t love a great deal!? A simple way to do this is to shop with discounted gift cards. Before you start shopping, visit a site like Raise.com to find discounted gift cards. You can find gift cards for hundreds of retailers. Raise.com is probably my number one Black Friday shopping secret. 2. Prioritize […]
It’s that time of year again. Time to celebrate, rejoice and getting together with friends, family and five straight weeks of food and fun.
NEW YORK (AP) — Macy’s is heading into the crucial holiday season firing on all cylinders, logging its fourth consecutive quarter of sales growth at existing locations and getting strong reactions from customers both online and in its stores. The company also lifted its expectations for annual earnings on Wednesday. Department stores like Macy’s are […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Target will be offering for the first time two-day shipping with no minimum purchase this holiday, raising the stakes in the delivery wars during the busiest shopping season of the year. The offer, announced Tuesday, will start Nov. 1 and end Dec. 22. It’s part of the retailer’s overall strategy to […]
