Thanksgiving by the numbers
* 46 million turkeys are eaten during Thanksgiving each year. (source: History.com) * Americans spent $14.2 billion on Thanksgiving and Black Friday in…
Month: November 2018
Ask the Expert: I am applying for a mortgage and my local lender told me to fill out the applicati
Q I am applying for a mortgage and my local lender told me to fill out the application online. Should I feel insulted? A Absolutely not! The Internet has…
Hot sales in cold weather: Ramp up your listing now for brisk sales
Spring is the best time to sell a house, right? Yes, it’s a good time, but it’s not the only time. Many sellers have found it easy to list and sell deep…
Audiobooks provide similar experience to reading
Audiobooks have become a popular alternative to traditional and even electronic books over the years because they can be consumed while a person is…
Where do the ultra-rich live?
Ultra-rich individuals, those that are worth at least $30 million, could live comfortably anywhere on the planet but as of this year, Hong Kong holds the…
Medical research on psychedelics shows brain benefits
Psychedelic drugs like LSD and psilocybin, the active compound in ‘magic mushrooms’ have shown positive results in combating mental illness, such as…
Electronics manufacturers are pushing up demand for cobalt
Once considered a waste byproduct of the metal mining industry, cobalt has become much more precious to technology manufacturers because of its ability to…
Choosing between a smartphone camera and a professional model
Professional digital cameras outperform smartphone cameras, but choosing between the two comes down to price, convenience, and expected use, according to…
Smart doorbells can help prevent crime
About 30 percent of Americans say they have had a package stolen from their doorstep, according to USA Today. Companies like Ring are providing…
Christmas delivered
If you hate debating over Christmas trees at the local lots, Amazon has an alternative. According to the Associated Press, Amazon will deliver North…