Congress and President Obama have not reached a compromise on the debt ceiling, so the political drama continues. If the politicians can’t reach an agreement on the debt ceiling and budget issues, the nation could enter another “deep economic crisis” that would affect all Americans. Consequences could range from higher interest rates for all...
“The arrival of a new baby brings with it the sudden explosion of several things: laundry, plush toys, garbage, enough medicines and ointments to fill a small U-Haul, and clothing that, after being worn twice or thrice, is suddenly two small,” writes Scott Kirsner for Boston.com. “ThredUp is a clothing swap site that concentrates...
“No food stays fresh forever. No, not even Twinkies. (Honey comes close, though.),” says Money Talks informative article on food freshness. “Knowing the expiration date is important to avoid getting sick and wasting money. But figuring out how long food actually lasts can be confusing: Labels use various phrasings to describe shelf life, like...
State Insurance Commissioner Thomas B. Leonardi today announced that the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) helped consumers recover nearly $2.4 million in the first six months of 2011, with health insurance claims making up the bulk of the recovered claims. “Our Consumer Affairs Unit helps thousands of policyholders every year resolve disputes with their carriers,...