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CDC warns Americans to avoid cruise ships — even if they’re vaccinated
More than 80 ships were under CDC investigation follow COVID-19 cases among people on board. Read More
Fragrant mulch, compost starter or farm feed: Here’s where and how to recycle your Christmas tree
Smart Christmas tree disposal and recycling is a great way to kick off your sustainable-living New Year’s resolutions. Read More
Rob any banks this past year? The IRS wants to know about your ‘earnings.’
Tax rules require that you report income from illegal activities — and social media is suddenly having a field day over this Read More
Mortgage rates have held steady in the face of the omicron variant — here’s what’s going on
Average daily cases may be reaching record levels, but interest rates haven’t budged all that much. Read More
‘You get charged before you are seen’: Federal ban on surprise medical bills goes into effect Saturday
This includes X-rays, outpatient visits, imaging and laboratory tests, or bundled services such as a colonoscopy. Read More
Dr. Fauci and World Health Organization say omicron appears to be milder, but warn it’s still early days
Public-health officials warn that the effects of the highly contagious omicron variant still needs to be seen in the elderly and vulnerable. Read More
How to give more and give better—all year round
Here are tips on prioritizing causes, supporting them effectively and making room in your wallet for sustained giving. Read More
How will small businesses survive 2022? 6 predictions on what they’ll need for success.
What does 2022 hold for small-business owners? Will supply chain issues ease? Will hiring pick up? And what about business lending? Read More
The 2022 Toyota Corolla vs. the Nissan Sentra—which is better?
These two longstanding rivals in the compact sedan arena are worth comparing side by side. See which one is right for you. Read More
‘Our friends always yearned for a relationship like ours’: My husband of 16 years left me for another man. I don’t want them to live in our properties. What can I do?
‘I purchased our Arizona home with cash when the housing market crashed. It was one of the best decisions we made during our relationship.’ Read More
