What to know about Labor Day and its history
From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day — the federal holiday celebrating the American worker — by finding ways to relax.
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Who pays for the wedding? Traditional etiquette doesn’t always hold
Through time, though certainly not always, it was the bride’s parents who were expected to pay the bulk of expenses, but like so many aspects of weddings, the etiquette has gotten more fluid.
Got cold symptoms? Here’s when kids should take a sick day from school
As schools reopen for another year, they are focused on improving student attendance. But back-to-school is hitting just as COVID-19 cases are increasing, raising the question: When is a child too sick for school?
Groceries are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank. Here are some tips to save
If you’ve noticed that you’re paying more than before for the same amount of groceries, you’re not the only one. Inflation is easing, but grocery prices are still high — up 21%, on average, since inflation started to surge more than three years ago.
Are you a Cash App user? You may be eligible for a piece of this $15 million settlement
Current and former Cash App users could be eligible for a hefty piece of a proposed class-action settlement from the popular online payment service.
Considering a mortgage refi? Lower rates are just one factor when refinancing a home loan
Mortgage rates haven’t been this attractive in more than a year, good news for homeowners eager to refinance.
How to get relief from unexpectedly high medical bills
Unexpectedly high medical bills are common in the United States, but there are ways to get relief. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, one in five Americans are affected by outstanding medical debt, for a total cost of $88 billion.
Summer tourists flock to boardwalks and piers while sticking to their budgets
Small businesses along popular vacation destinations like boardwalks and piers in the U.S. say the number of tourists flocking to the waterfront is back to normal, meaning pre-2020 levels.
Dolce & Gabbana launches a new perfume for dogs, but some vets and pet-owners are skeptical
Fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has launched a new alcohol-free perfume for dogs called ‘Fefé’ in honor of Domenico Dolce ‘s poodle, but not all vets and pet owners agree it’s safe or appropriate.
The Perseids are here. Here’s how to see the ‘fireballs’ of summer’s brightest meteor shower
The Perseids are back to dazzle the sky with bursts of light and color. The annual meteor shower, active since July, peaks before dawn Monday.