[ad_1] It’s a real problem that never seems to fully be solved – how much should you spend on your groceries? Unless you’re on a fixed income and have a set routine where you buy the same meals every week, the dollar amount you spend at the supermarket is probably going to vary, possibly by
Month: June 2020
[ad_1] By SCOTT BAUER, Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Protests resumed across Wisconsin for a third straight day Monday, with marchers stopping traffic in downtown Madison after a night of violence in the capital city that resulted in 15 arrests, more damages to businesses and the spraying of tear gas by police. Like in
[ad_1] Retiree volunteers provide many valuable services ranging from museum docents to hospital volunteers. The best volunteer jobs provide a sense of helping others as well as opportunities to get out of the house and socialize. Consider passing on your expertise to the next generation as a mentor, tutor, coach or instructor. You can also
[ad_1] By CLAUDIA LAUER and MATT ROURKE PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hundreds of protesters spilled onto an interstate highway in the heart of Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, leading police to fire non-lethal bullets and tear gas and halting traffic during the evening rush hour. The crowds on Interstate 676 also led to the closure of the
[ad_1] Millions of Americans have received economic impact payments, or stimulus checks, via direct deposit in their bank accounts. Now, nearly 4 million Americans are being sent stimulus checks by prepaid debit card instead of paper check, according to the Internal Revenue Service. RELATED CONTENT Say what? Yes, if you were expecting a paper check
[ad_1] By BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Alaska‘s largest single-day increase in confirmed coronavirus cases is manageable given the state’s health care capacity. “We are not panicked,” he said Sunday, after officials reported 27 additional residents had tested positive for COVID-19. The state has allowed businesses to reopen
[ad_1] Aging certainly comes with plenty of problems. Wrinkles, gray hair, vision and hearing loss and general aches and pains are all common ailments. But there are also many perks of growing older, especially where your finances are concerned. Here’s how getting older can save you money: Senior discounts. Travel deals. Tax deductions for seniors. Bigger
[ad_1] ROME (Reuters) – Italy on Monday released a contested mobile app to trace coronavirus infections in four regions before extending it to the whole country, despite widespread resistance from people concerned about invasion of privacy. Since early May Italy has been gradually easing restrictions on movement and business activities, but there is concern that
[ad_1] If you think you’re ready to tackle a major home improvement project, your first question may be how to pay for it. Whether you need to get a new roof or renovate your whole house, a home improvement loan can help you access the money to make it happen. But qualifying for home improvement
[ad_1] BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – Eastern Libyan forces said on Monday they had taken back the small town of al-Asaba south of Tripoli, relieving pressure on their stronghold at Tarhouna after weeks of territorial losses to forces of the internationally recognised government. Ahmed Mismari, spokesman for the eastern-based Libyan National Army under Khalifa Haftar, said
[ad_1] ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska regulators have fined Hilcorp Energy Co. $30,000 for meter-related violations at an oil and gas field on the Kenai Peninsula, citing the company’s history of violations as a factor for the penalty. The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission said in a May 14 order that Hilcorp failed to
[ad_1] The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck: SYDNEY — Fearful of conflict, organizers have canceled a peaceful protest planned for Sydney over the death of George Floyd in the United States. A
[ad_1] ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece lifted lockdown restrictions Monday for hotels, open-air cinemas, golf courses and public swimming pools as the country ramped up preparations for the crucial summer tourism season to start in two weeks. Primary school children also returned to class. Strict public safety measures have kept Greece’s COVID-19 infection rate low.
[ad_1] TAIPEI (Reuters) – A recall vote for a high-profile mayor is stirring political acrimony in Taiwan, with accusations of voter intimidation and official interference, and could bring new problems for the main opposition party, already reeling from losing January elections. The Kuomintang (KMT) soundly lost the presidential and parliamentary polls. Since then, under a
[ad_1] By ANNE M. PETERSON, AP Sports Writer The Major League Soccer Players Association voted to approve economic concessions for this season, including across-the-board salary cuts, while also agreeing to play in a proposed summer tournament in Orlando, Florida. The proposal, made public by the union Sunday night, will now be sent to back to