http://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/airport-pickup-dropoff-holiday-trip-c16878ef? No One Should Pick You Up at the Airport Snarled roads, curb space and long waits at the cellphone lot; we make the people we love endure a lot when we visit By Nikki Waller Nov. 19, 2023 9:00 pm ET WSJ’s Life & Work team presents a holiday-season series about one secret to happiness: … Continue reading Do everyone a favor — get yourself home from the airport
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4% Rule for retirement is back
apple.news/AOWFGe4RySOuh-gV-fSWpFw PERSONAL FINANCE RETIREMENT The 4% Rule for Retirement Is Back Higher interest rates make it a bit safer to spend more money in retirement By Anne TergesenFollow Nov. 13, 2023 8:00 am ET For those wondering if now is a good time to retire, here’s some encouraging news: The 4% rule is back. Thanks to … Continue reading 4% Rule for retirement is back
Full-body MRI scans can scan cancer early — if you have $2,500
https://apple.news/AAqm4raipQ_KoStPR_3G_9A TECH Patients are lining up for $2,500 full-body MRI scans that can detect cancer early PUBLISHED FRI, NOV 10 202310:00 AM EST Ashley Capoot @ASHLEYCAPOOT SHAREShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email KEY POINTS Thousands of people have paid $2,500 for full-body MRI scans from Prenuvo, whose technology … Continue reading Full-body MRI scans can scan cancer early — if you have $2,500
Migrants to U.S. flocking here from all over the globe
https://apple.news/AMqUvjEBvQoOY3Zkg7zNAiw Migrants Are Flocking to the U.S. From All Over the Globe Arrests at the Southwest border of migrants from China, India and other distant countries have tripled By Santiago Pérez, published in the Wall Street Journal on Nov. 4, 2023 5:30 am ET Hundreds of thousands of migrants from all over the world are making … Continue reading Migrants to U.S. flocking here from all over the globe
Banks closing customer accounts abruptly with no apparent reason
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/05/business/banks-accounts-close-suddenly.html Why Banks Are Suddenly Closing Down Customer Accounts Surprised individuals and small-business owners can’t pay rent or make payroll, and no one ever explains what they did wrong. Credit...Anthony Gerace By Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard have been writing about money together for over 15 years. Nov. 5, … Continue reading Banks closing customer accounts abruptly with no apparent reason
That “free” iPhone from your service provider is far from free (and iPhone tips from me)
I'm someone that others talk to for their recommendation on smartphones, laptops and Kindles. On purchases of smartphones, this article is spot on -- either go to your nearest Apple Store or order at store.apple.com. Don't forget to include AppleCare, payable monthly as that payment method allows you to continue coverage so long as you … Continue reading That “free” iPhone from your service provider is far from free (and iPhone tips from me)
AirTrain at JFK now accepts MTA’s OMNY contactless payment
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/airtrain-jfk-to-accept-mtas-omny-contactless-payment-starting-next-week/4740472/ AirTrain JFK to accept MTA's OMNY contactless payment starting next week By NBC New York Staff • Published October 4, 2023 • Updated on October 4, 2023 at 8:59 pm Airport travelers are about to get a tech upgrade years in the making. Starting next week, the AirTrain to JFK will finally begin accepting OMNY tap-and-go payments. Gov. Kathy Hochul made the … Continue reading AirTrain at JFK now accepts MTA’s OMNY contactless payment
A wonderful trip on Amtrak from Boston to Kennebunkport, Maine
https://www.insider.com/amtrak-downeaster-train-boston-to-maine-worth-price-great-value-2023-10? I took a $53 Amtrak ride from Boston to Maine for the first time. I'm already planning to do it again for 7 reasons. by Lindsay Modglin for Insider Oct 17, 2023, 3:42 PM ET My family recently took an Amtrak from Boston to Maine and had an excellent time. The Amtrak Downeaster was a … Continue reading A wonderful trip on Amtrak from Boston to Kennebunkport, Maine
10 wealthiest cities in the world (three of them in the U.S.)
http://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/26/world-wealthiest-cities-henley-partners-report.html These are the 10 wealthiest cities in the world—3 of them are in the U.S. Published Wed, Apr 26 20237:30 PM EDT Celia Fernandez@CFERNAN6 New York City topped the list for the world’s wealthiest cities, according to Henley & Partners. Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images In April, Henley & Partners released its annual report … Continue reading 10 wealthiest cities in the world (three of them in the U.S.)
Watching pennies? Time to winnow the subscriptions you pay for
https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/streaming-prices-save-money-netflix-hulu-345a3eae? How to Rethink Your Media Subscriptions and Save on Monthly Fees Evaluate your household service use and turn plans on and off without losing your preferences DAISY KORPICS/THE WALL STREET JOURNAL; ISTOCK; AMAZON, DISNEY+, NETFLIX, SPOTIFY, MAX By Nicole Nguyen, published on Oct. 15, 2023 5:30 am ET The prices of your streaming video subscriptions … Continue reading Watching pennies? Time to winnow the subscriptions you pay for
How you pay matters
Credit Card, PayPal or Cash App? How You Pay Matters A guide to weighing security, convenience and benefits of each payment option By Imani Moise, published on Aug. 8, 2023 5:30 am ET Various payment methods provide different conveniences, perks and protections from fraud. PHOTO: ISTOCK Buyers have more ways to pay for things than ever before: Apple Pay, Venmo, credit … Continue reading How you pay matters
How Taylor Swift’s concert movie scrambled (and saved) the fall movie season
https://apple.news/Aw_85cnyxRtWlQuTZeYsFQA How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Concert Film Scrambled (and Saved) the Fall Movie Season By Rebecca Rubin, Brent Lang, published in Variety on Oct 10, 2023 Getty Images for TAS Rights Mana Taylor Swift always knew her record-breaking Eras Tour wouldn’t be confined to the mega-sized stadiums she was selling out. And she was right: Her accompanying concert film … Continue reading How Taylor Swift’s concert movie scrambled (and saved) the fall movie season
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