With the New Year on the horizon, many of us will review what took place over the past 12 months and begin to focus on what we can improve on in 2022, say the experts at nonprofit educational organization Toastmasters International.
Whether the goal is to get more exercise, be…
Americans made quite a few successful money moves in 2021, and have much to celebrate as they toast the holiday season.
Financial product advice site MagnifyMoney’s most recent survey found that although many Americans accomplished their goals of paying off debt in 2021, many still have financial regrets…
The first winter holiday season since the widespread availability of the COVID-19 vaccine still carries the shadow of the virus and its variants, driving 61% of winter travelers to reach for their car keys to get to holiday celebrations, according to a national survey by car…
For the fifth year, AutoInsurance.org analyzed crash statistics and fatalities occurring on 18 holidays throughout the year to determine the deadliest holidays for driving.
Some of the highlights include:
Memorial Day and Labor Day were the deadliest holidays
Christmas and Ash Wednesday were the least deadly
There were 974…
Santa Claus’ home and toy workshop at the North Pole is now worth an estimated $1,031,401, according to Zillow. The pandemic led to skyrocketing home values across the country, and Santa’s home is no exception, gaining 19 percent in value since the last…
‘Tis the season for accidents and injuries that send thousands of people to the emergency department each year.
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) asked emergency physicians around the country what they typically see on a shift during the holidays, and here are some of the most common injuries…
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, our focus is often trying to find “the one gift” we think will bring a smile to a child. Too often, eye safety isn’t on our minds, but it needs to be.
Here are some eye safety tips for…
As the SARS-CoV-2 virus mutates, new variants emerge that can better evade immunity and spread more widely.
This causes an ongoing race, in which scientists and pharmaceutical companies must continually test and adapt vaccines to keep up with the latest variant of the virus.
This is similar to…
The demand for “quarantine puppies” and other pets increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing with it a spike in scams that has persisted even as virus-related lockdowns have abated.
Online pet scams — in which an online search ends with a would-be pet owner paying hundreds…
As you’re shopping for the family and friends on your gift list this holiday season, there’s a good chance you’ll come across an offer to apply for a retail store credit card.
In fact, you might even qualify for a special discount or rewards at your favorite…