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Legendary actress Bette Davis famously said, "Getting old ain't for sissies"—and neither is saving enough money for a fulfilling retirement. Building a retirement nest egg takes determination, willpower, and a well-considered plan. But it can be done. Turns out baby boomers—the generation whose youngest members are in their early 60s—have a pattern of behaviour and some wisdom to impart. If retirement planning is one of your top goals, Money.ca shares five savvy moves that made many boome...
Despite the traditional wedding vow adage, many marriages do not last until "death do us part." The famous statistic that half of all marriages end in divorce is a bit of an exaggeration, but research suggests that at least 41% of first marriages in the United States dissolve—meaning odds are you know someone (perhaps yourself) who is divorced. As divorce is now common, understanding its psychological impact has become increasingly important. The 20th century saw a spike in divorce rates, p...
CoPilot's October Monthly Incentives Radar highlights the top financing and cash-back incentives available to consumers for popular vehicles. With car prices lingering near record highs, incentives have become an important tool for manufacturers and dealers to bring in more customers who have been priced out of the competitive new car market, and jump start sluggish sales. While the current average interest rate for a new car loan is 6.84%, automakers are offering more financing deals to bring...
Imagine for a moment you could perceive the world like a bee. Bees have the fastest color vision in the animal world, about five times faster than humans', enabling them to navigate the world with extreme efficiency and speed. While humans might let their gaze wander over a flower field and appreciate the colors, bees perceive each individual flower as they zip by. Also, if you were a bee, you couldn't see red, but you would see ultraviolet light humans can't see, so you'd be able to detect...
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church is holding their fall flea market on Friday October 11 and Saturday October 12 Shoes, pants, desses are $4 Shirts and tops are $2.00 T-shirts, shorts, etc. $2.00 Coats/Jackets are just $8 Books, DVDs, CDs just $1 Rugs starting at $10 Furnitures, TVs, electronics, dishes, TOYS, TOYs, and more TOYS Buy all of your Christmas gifts 7340 Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham, AL conveniently located off of Hwy 119 just north of U.S. Hwy 280. Knights of Columbus...
The Alabama Gazette staff has made its picks for the Southeastern Conference Week 7. The picks this week are: South Carolina is at Alabama Missouri is at Massachusetts Texas at Oklahoma Mississippi State at Georgia Florida at Tennessee Ole Miss at LSU Vanderbilt at Kentucky The Gazette panel is Brandon Moseley, Luisa Reyes, Sam Adams, Christopher Peeks, Perry O. Hooper Jr., and Harry Still III. Brandon Moseley is picking Alabama over South Carolina, Missouri over Massachusetts, Texas over...
Hamburgers are one of the most iconic staples of American cuisine, embodying the country's values of convenience, indulgence, and comfort. The simple sandwich has roots that stretch back to the 19th century. Though its exact origin is debated, the idea of placing a beef patty between two slices of bread took hold in the U.S. in the late 1800s, with various claims attributing its invention to home cooks or vendors at fairs. By the early 20th century, the hamburger became a part of American...
"If it isn't safe for you, it isn't safe for your pets" is an adage that bears repeating, especially when faced with the unexpected. You've likely been inundated with all kinds of disaster plans: what to do in case of floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and the like. That's especially true today, when climate change has caused instances of natural disasters to increase dramatically. Last year saw a record 28 major climate and weather events in the U.S., including wildfires, cold waves, droughts,...
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a l...
