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First-Time Cruise Tips: 20 Major Mistakes to Avoid 08/22/2023 08:00pm • If you've decided to hit the high seas for the first time, there's a lot to consider. Beyond the seemingly endless itinerary options, you'll also need to select your ideal cruise line and ship size, research what's included with your cruise fare, and figure out what to pack.To help make your debut v Personal Finance Questions to Ask Yourself Now 08/22/2023 08:00pm • The journey toward financial security is one that -- for many -- includes lots of ups and downs along the way. One way to ensure you're making progress toward your long-term goals is by doing periodic check-ins with yourself. "Don't be an ostrich when it comes to your financial situation," says Terr Royal Caribbean vs. Carnival: Food, Cost & More 08/22/2023 08:00pm • Royal Caribbean International and Carnival Cruise Line are two of the largest cruise providers operating in the United States. Both cruise operators are known for their well-rounded cruises from ports in North America as well as overseas, and both have frequent sales that let cruisers score hefty di Review: After heavenly Season 1, 'Good Omens' Season 2 is crowded as hell on Amazon Prime 08/22/2023 03:04pm • In 2019, in the pre-pandemic "Before Times," Season 1 of "Good Omens" was refreshingly original with Michael Sheen ("The Queen") as cheery angel Aziraphale and David Tennant ("Doctor Who") as devious demon Crowley. Four years later, viewers have probably forgotten everything that happened, so Biden administration spending $150M to help small forest owners benefit from selling carbon credits 08/22/2023 02:54pm • BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The Biden administration said Tuesday it will spend $150 million to help owners of small parcels of forestland partner with companies willing to pay them for carbon offsets and other environmental credits. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the grant program at a con Macy's had to discount spring goods to entice cautious consumers and sees more warning signs ahead 08/22/2023 02:26pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Macy’s heavily discounted its spring goods to make room for fall and holiday merchandise in the face of customers' cautious spending, but the retailer's adjusted second-quarter profits and sales still topped Wall Street expectations. Macy's, which also operates upscale Bloomingda Column: The Ryder Cup is more about popularity than performance with its six captain's picks 08/22/2023 11:05am • ATLANTA (AP) — Zach Johnson has a week to measure personalities, potential pairings and how statistics mesh with Marco Simone. He will talk it over with five vice captains and the six Americans who already qualified for the Ryder Cup team in Rome. And then he will announce Aug. 29 which six player After a month at sea, 37 Senegalese survivors of a deadly migration attempt to Spain return home 08/22/2023 10:26am • DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A few dozen survivors of a deadly sea attempt to migrate to Europe reunited with their tearful families in Senegal, a week after they were found adrift off the Atlantic archipelago of Cape Verde. A boat carrying more than 100 people is believed to have set off from Senegal t Ukraine's President Zelenskyy meets with Balkan leaders in Athens 08/22/2023 07:47am • ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Ukraine’s President Volodomyr Zelenskyy met Tuesday with leaders of Balkan nations and the head of the European Commission on the sidelines of a meeting between European and Balkan leaders in the Greek capital. The leaders included Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, whose How Work-Study Can Make College More Affordable 08/21/2023 08:00pm • Two in five of the nation's full-time undergraduates work jobs in addition to their responsibilities as college students. Many of them land those jobs through the federal work-study program. The work-study program is a type of need-based financial aid that allows students to work part-time jobs and 20 Practical Ways Seniors Can Cut Expenses 08/21/2023 08:00pm • If you're a retired senior citizen, there's a good chance you're living on a fixed income. That means you're probably on the hunt for ideas to save money. You're in luck. Some of these money-saving strategies will work for any age, but most are aimed at people in their 60s or older. Hopefully they'l Tax-Loss Harvesting Rules and Strategies for Investors 08/21/2023 08:00pm • Syndicated advice columnist Ann Landers once quipped, "A person doesn't know how much he has to be thankful for until he has to pay taxes on it." For the nearly 60% of Americans who currently pay income taxes to the federal government, according to Statista, that's a shared understanding. In fact, a Travel Discounts for Seniors 08/21/2023 08:00pm • Whether you're visiting family or taking a vacation, there are many travel deals available for senior citizens. Some travel discounts for seniors can be found online, while others are available when you call or join an organization. Be ready to read the fine print and ask for details to make sure yo 7 Stocks That Outperform in a Recession 08/21/2023 08:00pm • Aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, persistent inflation and a recent U.S. credit downgrade have investors concerned that a recession may be coming. When the economy tanks, even most high-quality stocks get dragged down with it. However, during the past two U.S. recessions in 2008 and 20 7 of the Best Tax-Free Municipal Bond Funds 08/21/2023 08:00pm • Bond investing is a tried-and-true strategy for many who seek consistent income from their portfolios while potentially lowering volatility and drawdowns. However, it's essential for investors to recognize that not all bonds are created equal when it comes to taxation. Depending on their issuer, the