Department: Your Life
Here’s to Stress-Free Holidays
November 15, 2018. Christina Elston
As you’re planning your holiday travel, how about planning not to be stressed? The key to staying chill during this most-traveled season is a solid routine that starts a year in advance, according to stress-reduction expert Kimberly Palm, aka the Stress-Free Travel Diva. So, during this year’s holiday gathering, start planning – and booking transportation…
Cassettes are Fast Forwarding Back Into Our Lives
November 15, 2018. Rebecca Galib
There’s nothing like a jam session in your car to some great tunes. Remember popping your favorite cassette tape into the stereo? Cassettes, successors to eight-track tapes, once dominated the car music scene. Now our speakers are ruled by the digital domain of Bluetooth stereos and Apple CarPlay. But fear not, nostalgia fans: cassette tapes…
Removing Hazards Around Your Home
November 15, 2018. Susan Kreimer
Getting older doesn’t have to result in giving up familiar surroundings. Aging safely in your own home may be a distinct possibility. “We have more control than we think” over our immediate environment, said Dr. Alexis Eastman, a geriatrician in the Institute on Aging at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health…
Is Solar Power for You?
November 08, 2018. AAA Staff
If you plan to investigate whether your property would be well served by solar panels, make sure a chat with your insurance agent is part of your legwork.
Boost Your Energy Efficiency
October 19, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Increasing a home’s energy efficiency benefits both the environment and a homeowner’s wallet. That’s why the folks at Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven, in Connecticut, make the homes they build and rehabilitate as energy efficient as possible. “It’s the right thing to do,” said Executive Director Bill Casey. “Both for the environment, and…
Barbie Is a Vlogger
October 19, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Since 1959, kids around the globe have been captivated by Barbie, playing with her dolls, her friends and accessories like the Barbie Dream House. They’ve even watched her on the big screen. Today, they’re still watching her, but on a smaller screen. That’s right: Barbara Millicent Roberts is a YouTuber. Barbie sits in front of…
Cold & Flu Falsehoods
October 19, 2018. Christina Elston
Holiday travel season and cold-and-flu season are upon us and, for many, the two go hand in hand. “Around the holidays, people have to travel, sick or well,” said Dr. Nina Shapiro, author of “Hype: A Doctor’s Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims and Bad Advice.” That puts a lot of contagious people in close…
Food For All: Turkey 2.0
October 19, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Ah, Thanksgiving. Time to gather with family and friends, give thanks for what we have … and stuff our faces with all the traditional favorites: turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, veggies and oodles of desserts. Why not spice up your Turkey Day table this year with a new twist on a favorite classic? Who…
Do I Need Higher Limits on My Homeowners Insurance?
October 19, 2018. AAA Staff
My home value went up. Do I need higher limits on my homeowners insurance? A: Homeowners insurance is intended to help you replace your home and possessions, so your limits are based on replacement value, not market value. Facets of market value – a trendy neighborhood, good schools, homebuyer demand – don’t affect what it…
Affordable Ways to Earn a College Degree
October 19, 2018. Rebecca Galib
Let’s be honest. College is just plain expensive. A bachelor’s degree can cost anywhere from $37,000 to over $130,000, according to the College Board. In 2017, members of Generation X had outstanding student loans averaging $40,000, according to Experian’s State of Student Debt report. Compare that to baby boomers, who owed an average of $36,200,…