Today’s retirees are full of worry. Less than half of retirees — 40% — believe they have enough money to carry them through retirement, according to the latest annual retirement survey by Schroders, a multinational asset management company. In addition, 45% say expenses are higher in their golden years than they had anticipated, and 62% admit that they have “no idea” how long their savings…
Costco shoppers get used to seeking out their old favorites — a juicy rotisserie chicken, a pallet of paper towels, enough coffee to fuel an entire dorm. But because the warehouse club’s selection is so huge, it’s easy to forget that Costco adds new products all the time. There’s no reason to skip over the classic Costco items, but why not scoop up something new? Here’s a look at some of the…
Whenever I tell someone that I spent 10 years as a food editor and restaurant critic, they think I’m one of the luckiest people alive. Maybe I was. I wrote for a monthly regional magazine. I also edited the restaurant directory and reviews. I helped plan, edit and write cover stories on the best burgers, pizza or brunches in town, which meant that my husband and I made lots of restaurant visits…
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There’s no question that text messaging can be a helpful, even entertaining, way to communicate. Family chats can keep relatives in touch with each other’s lives. Friends can offer support and encouragement. And it’s tough not to appreciate the practical uses, whether that’s reminding your spouse to buy coffee beans or wishing a far-flung friend a happy birthday. “Texting is part of our daily…
Leaf blowers are the bad boys of the landscape trade. They’re loud (as much as 80 decibels and higher), and the gas-powered ones pollute the air. The Associated Press reports that leaf blowers can startle birds and injure or kill pollinators and insects. Their powerful (up to 200 mph) blasts of air blow away mulch, cause erosion and disrupt ecosystems. But, boy, are leaf blowers handy.
