Author: troyashbacher

There is a new Spring release of Hearth & Hand items coming out today.  I was in stores and saw some of these items and they are really lovely in person.   Just a few of my favorites are above but the planters are also really pretty. You can see all the new items by clicking here.  

The government shutdown played a big part in why cheaper fares were abundant this fall. Here’s what to expect when booking your next flight.

Outside the BoxCompanies want workers to embrace AI — but a hardline ultimatum will backfireLast Updated: Dec. 20, 2025 at 10:38 a.m. ETFirst Published: Dec. 18, 2025 at 8:05 a.m. ETCompanies pushing AI adoption on employees through fear are using the wrong motivator. Fear-driven mandates rarely inspire innovation. More often, they create performative compliance that looks like progress but actually limits a company’s growth.IgniteTech’s recent ultimatum is a good example. The company was blunt when it told employees to spend 20% of their week on AI or lose their job. The CEO framed it as company survival. He’s not alone. Accenture ACN,…

Moving debt from a high-interest credit card to a card with a promotional 0% APR offer can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in interest. When you’re looking for a balance transfer credit card, it’s natural to gravitate toward the card with the longest 0% period or the lowest transfer fee. But that might not necessarily be the right choice for you. Balance transfer credit cards fall into two general categories: Dedicated 0% APR cards generally have a long introductory period at 0% interest. The intro period could be 18-21 months or longer. Once that promotional period runs…

There’s a stark generational divide in how to solve the Social Security crisis.

“The numbers could be enormous when you look at the potential opportunities,” one expert says.

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The U.S. jobs market took a sharp turn for the worse in 2025, and it doesn’t look like hiring will catch fire in the new year.

Tax scams, unfortunately, happen year-round, but they surge during the holiday season. Scammers know that people are busy with year-end distractions like shopping, traveling, not to mention the approach of the tax filing season. And scammers are counting on the season’s stresses to catch people off guard.It doesn’t help that scams have become more sophisticated, especially those that use AI-generated fake websites, emails, and texts that are convincing to the undiscerning, and sometimes, even the discerning eye.The IRS is warning: Email addresses might be spoofed, communications might contain realistic-looking case numbers, and the use of caller-ID masking on phone calls.…

Target is offering 30% off today on Brightroom items.   This includes a bunch of containers that are perfect for storing holiday items like trees, ornaments, wrapping paper and more.  This is so nice to have new containers ready for when you start pulling down your decorations.  We should see sales on storage bins the week after Christmas but they should be a smaller discount- 20% off is in the ad for next week- and getting them early might be more convenient than running around after the holiday. Click here to take a look- this is a one day deal.