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5 financial hiccups to avoid like the plague in 2022

Before getting too far into 2022, it’s a good idea to take stock of how your finances may have changed during the last 12 months and make any needed adjustments.

30 Thanksgiving leftover recipes you’ll love

One thing you can count on after Thanksgiving: There will be leftovers. Before you toss the remains of your turkey dinner in the trash, check out these delicious and creative Thanksgiving leftover recipes.

31 simple and cheap Halloween decorations

If you really want to go all out for Halloween, you can go all out. But we believe you can find cheap Halloween decorations that allow you to get your spook on without terrorizing your budget.

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Caregivers in demand, with no medical training required

Job seekers can find immediate openings in most areas across the country as companions for retirees. No medical training is required, though most applicants need to have a driver’s license and their own transportation.

10 no-cost ways to go stress free

You can go to an expensive wellness retreat to get peace of mind. Or you can use some tips from relaxation experts to bring the peace home. There’s no need to spend money in pursuit of a stress-free life.

6 best rewards programs to save money on gas

Grocery store loyalty programs used to be the way to go to save money on gas. But now that gas stations are offering their own gas rewards programs, it’s time to rethink your fueling strategy.

Back-to-school shopping: 7 tips for saving money

Last year, the National Retail Federation estimated that parents would spend a record average of $789.49 doing back-to-school shopping for children in elementary, middle or high school and about $1,059.20 shopping for college-aged kids. That’s a lot of money for pencils and glue (and Macbooks).

20 ways to keep your house cool — with or without AC

Sometimes the summer heat is so intense, ceiling fans won’t cut it and you just have to run the air. Check out the tips below keep your thermostat and power bills lower.

 
‘Desperate’ restaurants offering higher pay, perks to fill 160K jobs

Desperate restaurant chains looking to hire thousands of employees are offering higher wages, signing bonuses and referral bonuses. McDonald’s announced it’s raising pay at corporate-owned stores for existing and new employees to $11 to $17 an hour for entry-level positions and $15 to $20 an hour for shift managers. It wants to hire 10,000 people.

Making a career change after years at the same job

Many longtime workers are falling behind on the skills required in rapidly changing industries, according to Alvin Nesbot, the New York City market manager for Manpower.

Some types of businesses are doing well during COVID-19

In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, some parts of the service industry are flourishing. Suddenly deemed essential, they’re even hiring en masse.