Hollywood was running out of studio space even before the pandemic hit. Now after a stay-at-home year, appetite for streamed entertainment, including original content, is surging. So, too, is demand for high-quality soundstages, creative labs and production offices. How much are consumers bingeing? COVID-19 fueled a 74% year-over-year increase in …
Read More »: ‘This is not the time to lessen our efforts’: Americans’ fear of COVID-19 falls to lowest level since April 2020
Fewer Americans now fear catching COVID-19 than at any point since the start of the pandemic, according to a new survey. Only 35% of U.S. adults reported they are very or somewhat worried about contracting COVID-19, according to Gallup. It’s the lowest level of concern since last April. Additionally, nearly …
Read More »Your sofa search is over! {This one is comfy, easily cleaned and a great price!}
Oh happy day!! I’ve been waiting for our latest delivery for nearly five months! When we moved into this house, I knew I wanted to do matching sofas set up across from each other in our family room. I LOVE symmetry. I wanted them to be plain, regular sofas with …
Read More »TaxWatch: Most people couldn’t correctly answer this pandemic-related tax quiz. Can you do better?
The pandemic’s economic fallout is putting people’s tax knowledge to the test, and they’re not passing with flying colors. A new survey indicates that many U.S. adults are in the dark about critical questions this tax season, such as how the Internal Revenue Service treats stimulus checks and whether remote …
Read More »FA Center: This warning label gives you a dose of reality about mutual funds on a hot streak
Which of the following two warnings would do the better job of preventing investors from paying too much attention to an investment’s recent performance? Past performance does not guarantee future results Future performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted The first warning is what’s currently required …
Read More »The Wall Street Journal: ‘This is a nonpartisan issue’: Black executives urge companies to fight restrictive voting laws
Dozens of prominent Black executives called on corporations to fight Republican-led legislation they say would limit voting access for Black voters in numerous states, and Delta Air Lines Inc.’s DAL, +0.79% CEO publicly clashed with Georgia’s governor over a similar law passed there last week. The efforts by Black business …
Read More »NewsWatch: April has been bullish for stocks but you shouldn’t bet on a repeat this year
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Read More »10 Home Improvements You Must Tackle This Spring
Spring is the perfect time to tackle household chores ranging from AC maintenance and gutter cleaning to organizing and pressure washing. And, of course, there’s spring cleaning! The 4 Seasons of Home Ownership is a curated collection of how-to videos, articles and tips to keep your home running smoothly throughout …
Read More »10 Home Improvements You Must Tackle This Summer
Today’s Homeowner’s 4 Seasons of Home Ownership is a curated collection of how-to videos, articles and tips to keep your home running smoothly throughout the year. The summer checklist focuses mainly on the exterior of the house, paying close attention to the siding and trim, fencing and gates, outdoor furniture …
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