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Facts and figures for Labor Day 2023
September 2nd, 2023
Facts And Figures For Labor Day 2023 &Raquo; 2023 Labor Day By The Numbers V9

Labor Day these days is all about beaches, barbecues, games such as baseball, football, and volleyball, and shopping. It’s also a great weekend for travel. This year, 57 percent of Americans plan to travel for Labor Day weekend, more than 150 million will enjoy a barbecue or picnic, and thousands will attend a college football game. While Labor Day is seen as a fun holiday, it’s also important to remember and celebrate the origins of the special day. The holiday’s roots can be traced back to the streets of 1880s New York City, where rival union leaders joined forces to protest the unfair... Continue Reading

September 2nd, 2023
DOT fines American Airlines a record $4.1 million for tarmac delays
August 29th, 2023

Do you know your rights on tarmac delays? American Airlines will pay $4.1 million for violating federal laws prohibiting tarmac delays of three hours or more on domestic flights without providing passengers an opportunity to deplane, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Monday. DOT’s investigation found that American kept dozens of flights stuck on the tarmac for long periods of time. It’s the largest fine ever issued for tarmac delays. “This is the latest action in our continued drive to enforce the rights of airline passengers,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said... Continue Reading

August 29th, 2023
What to buy and not buy in September
August 24th, 2023

Unfortunately, September marks the end of summer, which is so sad. Many people, like me, aren’t fans of winter. However, in relation to sales, September is a good time to shop for deals, the Labor Day sales being one reason. Here are recommendations on the September sales from DealNews.com: Summer clothing Deep discounts are expected at many retailers as they want to make room for new fall items. Look for sales up to 80 percent off. Major appliances Labor Day is one of the last sales times of the year when you can reliably expect savings on major appliances. The savings typically range from... Continue Reading

August 24th, 2023
Facts and figures for July Fourth 2023
July 1st, 2023
Facts And Figures For July Fourth 2023 &Raquo; 2023 4Th Of July By The Numbers V7

The Fourth of July is all about red, white, and blue to celebrate the country’s birthday, the 248th this year. What are some ways Americans celebrate the holiday? Many families host or join a family or neighborhood event. Some examples include: picnicking or barbecuing with family and/or friends or enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, swimming, dancing, playing sports games, or camping. Participating in or watching patriotic parades or doing patriotic crafts with kids are also popular. Celebratory events organized by communities occur throughout the nation and include food trucks,... Continue Reading

July 1st, 2023
Facts and figures for Memorial Day 2023
May 27th, 2023
Facts And Figures For Memorial Day 2023 &Raquo; 6A00E550081576883402B685389F22200D 320Wi

Memorial Day is a day to honor Americans who have died in service to their country. Many people attend a memorial day event, visit a cemetery where a loved one is buried, or spend time remembering a service member. In addition, for others, it’s the unofficial beginning of summer. So, it brings barbecues, picnics, swimming, and other outdoor activities. Then, millions will be heading to stores or looking online to check out what the best sales prices may be. For details on Memorial Day 2023, see the following from WalletHub, a personal finance website: Originally Published on https://boomersurvive-thriveguide.typepad.com/the_survive_and_thrive_bo/ Continue Reading

May 27th, 2023
Facts and figures for Memorial Day 2023
May 27th, 2023
Facts And Figures For Memorial Day 2023 &Raquo; 2023 Memorial Day By The Numbers New V3

Memorial Day is a day to honor Americans who have died in service to their country. Many people attend a memorial day event, visit a cemetery where a loved one is buried, or spend time remembering a service member. In addition, for others, it’s the unofficial beginning of summer. So, it brings barbecues, picnics, swimming, and other outdoor activities. Then, millions will be heading to stores or looking online to check out what the best sales prices may be. For details on Memorial Day 2023, see the following from WalletHub, a personal finance website: Originally Published on https://boomersurvive-thriveguide.typepad.com/the_survive_and_thrive_bo/ Continue Reading

May 27th, 2023
Is the pandemic really over?
May 13th, 2023
Is The Pandemic Really Over? &Raquo; 6A00E550081576883402B751A4Bb72200C 320Wi

No. What ended on Thursday was the covid health emergency on public health and safety measures in the United States. In addition, the World Health Organization recently ended the covid related global health emergency. The U.S. ended the covid health emergency because Republicans would no longer support funding for it. What does the end of the public health emergency mean for you? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers this list of changes: Vaccines will remain available. Access to covid-19 vaccines will generally not be affected for now. The U.S. government is currently distributing... Continue Reading

May 13th, 2023
It’s National Consumer Protection Week
March 7th, 2023
It’s National Consumer Protection Week &Raquo; 6A00E550081576883402B6852C66F2200D 320Wi

Things are busy, here in my corner of the USA. I’m behind in reporting on what’s happening for National Consumer Protection Week. A lot of my time has been taken up since the first of the year taking part in the Dean Ornish heart health program. It ends Wednesday. I’ll be reporting on its many benefits soon. Activities for National Consumer Protection Week Here are some activities the Federal Trade Commission if offering for the consumer week: Wednesday, March 8 (In-person event) 10am – 2 p.m. HAST: Visit the FTC table at the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs NCPW Fair at... Continue Reading

March 7th, 2023
Check out these helpful tips from my newsletter this week
March 3rd, 2023
Check Out These Helpful Tips From My Newsletter This Week &Raquo; 6A00E550081576883402B7517449Ee200B 320Wi

I’m approaching the 200th issue of my newsletter Helpful Money Tips for You. This week’s newsletter tips are especially valuable, so I’m posting a copy of the newsletter below. You can sign up for my newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/makeyourmoneywork. It’s free, so get it now and tell your friends about it, too. Readers say they love the tips, and my newsletter has won a few of journalism prizes, too. Rita R. Robison Newsletter 1. Look for deals in March on outdoor furniture and grills, winter clothing, activewear, running shoes, winter sports equipment, select airfare deals, and more. 2.... Continue Reading

March 3rd, 2023
One in three Americans overspent during the holidays, survey finds
January 5th, 2023
One In Three Americans Overspent During The Holidays, Survey Finds &Raquo; 6A00E550081576883402Af1C971133200D Pi

How was your holiday? Did you get lots of neat presents? Were you able to celebrate with family and friends? Were you exhausted when it was all over? I was fortunate because I was able to celebrate Christmas twice. My daughter from Spain came for an early celebration and my daughter from Sacramento drove up to Washington state for the early festivities, too. We had a great time including lots of wonderful food and presents and a great turkey dinner. Then, when Lisa went home, I flew to California to have a second Christmas with Mona and her family on the farm east of Sacramento. It, too, was... Continue Reading

January 5th, 2023