Philip Morris International Inc. thinks the sale of cigarettes could come to an end in countries around the world in the coming years, but have no fear, because they’ve got another product ready to sell that offers a “safer” nicotine fix. Philip Morris PM, +4.02% and the Food and Drug …
Read More »Five tips for growing beautiful hydrangeas {and not killing them}
Hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers, but I didn’t used to be so great at growing them. They hated me because I didn’t know what they needed. 🙂 I’ve learned a ton about the beautiful hydrangea over the years and wanted to share my knowledge with you! Overall hydrangeas …
Read More »The Moneyist: My children, aged 10 and 15, each received $1,200 stimulus checks — will the IRS penalize us if we keep them?
Dear Moneyist, I received three direct deposits yesterday for $ 1,200 each for my kids, all of whom are under 17. They are aged 10, 10 and 15. We already received our $ 2,400 stimulus check. My wife is on permanent disability and she receives a Social Security payment monthly …
Read More »9 Biggest Lawn Care Mistakes — And How to Avoid Them
Every homeowner wants a beautiful, thick lawn. Unfortunately, people often make these common lawn care mistakes that undermine that goal. Cut short, but not too short. (DepositPhotos) 1. Cutting the Grass Too Short Generally, grass should be cut no shorter than about 3 inches long. Trimming it too short removes …
Read More »Top 5 Causes of Air Conditioner Problems and How to Prevent Them
As soon as the weather starts to warm up you’re going to be glad that you have an air conditioner in your home. Cooling the air makes the home more tolerable in the heat of summer and will certainly help you get a good night’s sleep. However, the pleasure of …
Read More »Key Words: People are being jerks during the coronavirus pandemic — and there’s a new word to describe them
Buying every roll of toilet paper in sight? Enjoying beer pong on your favorite spring break beach? Can’t be bothered to wash your hands or cover up when you cough or sneeze? Then you just might be a: ‘Covidiot.’ The term has emerged as a catchall for those misbehaving during …
Read More »How our butcher block counters have held up {and how to keep them looking beautiful!}
One of the top five questions I get about our house (and our old one!) is about our wood countertops. We’ve had butcher block counters on our islands for ten years now. Thanks to my Dad I know the best way to treat them and keep them beautiful for years! …
Read More »Market Extra: Here are 5 reasons the stock market booked its worst decline since 2008, and only one of them is the coronavirus
The U.S. stock-market rally has unraveled, with a period of historic gains coming to a screeching halt, as fear that the coronavirus epidemic may reach America rattles Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -1.39% fell into correction on Thursday, widely defined as a drop of at least 10%, …
Read More »Market Extra: The Dow logged its largest reversal in two years on Wednesday — here are 5 reasons the stock market is tanking, and only one of them is the coronavirus
The U.S. stock-market rally has been unraveling, with a period of historic gains coming to a screeching halt, as fear that the coronavirus epidemic may reach America rattles Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.46% finished lower for a fifth straight day along with the S&P 500 index, …
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