Dear Dave, My husband was recently told layoffs are about to happen at his company, and that it might be a good idea for him to start looking for another job. He has found a couple of good possibilities, but the jobs are located 100 miles away. In preparation for a possible move, we spoke…
Be Smart About Paying Off Debt
Dear Dave, Should I cash in my 401(k) to pay off my car? I have just enough in the account to pay off the car and free up money in my budget. —Marina Dear Marina, If I were in your shoes and I could pay off the car in 18 months or less, I’d live…
A Corporate Con Game
Dear Dave, I know you recommend using cash or debit cards instead of credit cards. But can you explain why my husband and I shouldn’t take advantage of credit card points for travel expenses that are required for work but will be reimbursed by the employer? —Cathy Dear Cathy, So, your employer is so poor…
Healthy H2O: Home Water Filtration, Simplified
Mother Nature has the ultimate water filtration system. Called the hydrologic cycle, it’s powered by the sun and circulates water from the Earth’s surface to the atmosphere (evaporation), where it’s converted back into liquid via clouds (condensation), and is returned to the Earth as rain, snow, and hail (precipitation), all filtered by the sun’s UV…
Salad Days of Summer
Nothing beats a leafy, brimming bowl layered with fresh garden pickings and the farmers market bounty. Sweet corn and juicy tomatoes are ripe headliners in high summer and pair up in this vibrant salad inspired by Italian panzanella. Panzanella translates to bread (pane) and a deep plate or bowl (zanella). It’s a Tuscan and Umbrian…
FTC Sues Amazon for Tricking Consumers
Just when Amazon finally settled its Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit over violating children’s privacy laws, the FTC has Amazon in its sights again. The FTC has announced two possible suits against the behemoth online retailer. Amazon is under fire by the FTC for “deceptive designs” to convince consumers to enroll in Prime. The FTC…
Get Headed Down a Debt-End Course
Facing your debts can be depressing for several reasons. First, all the stuff that caused the debt is not so wonderful and new as it used to be. And the interest rates … Yikes! But the worst, the all-time most horrible thing about facing debt is the realization that given the present rate of repayment,…
Nothing Says Summer Like Barbecue Chicken
By Andrea Mathis, M.A., RDN, LD From EatingWell This healthy barbecue chicken recipe is easy to make and is packed with so much flavor, thanks to the sweetness from orange zest and juice. You can make this recipe with whole chicken legs or all drumsticks or thighs. Grilled Chicken with Citrus-BBQ Glaze Serves 4 Active…
The Partnership of Courage, Innovation, and Flair on the USS Barb
During World War II, the commander and crew of the submarine USS Barb sank more sheer tonnage of Japanese vessels than any other American submarine. They also pioneered new tactics and used weapons never before employed by submarines. The history of the Barb’s success began in April 1944, when Eugene “Lucky” Fluckey was assigned to…
The Misty Splendor of Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes
In Croatia’s rugged interior, a stone’s throw from the Bosnian border, hides one of Europe’s most exotic hikes: through Plitvice (PLEET-veet-seh) Lakes National Park. There’s nothing like this leafy valley of 16 terraced lakes, laced together by waterfalls and miles of pleasant plank walks. Years ago, after a dozen or so visits, I thought I…
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