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https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/travel/news/2021/12/11/active-vacations-bike-hike-cook-paddle-bucket-list-spots/6463435001/

Active vacations: Bike, hike, cook or paddle in bucket-list spots If you started hiking, biking, paddling or cooking during COVID, you can take your skill to the next level on these speciality trips.

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2021/dec/07/what-is-the-best-christmas-party-food

What is the best Christmas party food? | Kitchen aide Cheese and chocolate are your friends, but keep them bite-sized. Top chefs share their favourite nibbles …

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/09/americans-say-theyre-on-track-for-retirement.html

Americans say they're on track for retirement—but many probably aren't saving enough Most Americans feel like they're saving up plenty to retire comfortably, but for many people, it's probably not enough, according to recent data.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/06/omicron-travel-here-are-the-new-rules-to-enter-the-us-from-abroad.html

Omicron is prompting new rules for international travel to the U.S. Here's what you need to know Starting Monday, inbound travelers to the U.S., including citizens, have to make time and budget for Covid tests closer to their departure date.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/21/holiday-shopping-2021-4-ways-shoppers-have-changed-since-the-pandemic-began.html

Four ways holiday shopping has changed since the pandemic began As holiday shoppers gear up for celebrations, they're preparing for a season that will look noticeably different than a year ago.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesmoneyteam/2021/11/16/how-to-invest-for-early-retirement/?sh=6504d5a2a409

How To Invest For Early Retirement Is retiring early realistic? Here’s information on what it takes, as well as a discussion of some financial tools to help you navigate the road to retirement and be secure once you get there—whether that retirement is early or not.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/11/16/great-resignation-early-retirement-tips/

Want in on the great retirement boom? Here are the five things you should know. A significant share of people leaving their jobs in "The Great Resignation" are early retirees. Before you take the plunge, follow these tips to help avoid running out of money in retirement.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/25/dining/thanksgiving-inflation-supply-chain-food-costs.html

This Year’s Thanksgiving Feast Will Wallop the Wallet Nearly every ingredient, from the turkey to the after-dinner coffee, is expected to cost more, for a host of reasons.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2021/10/25/us-ends-international-travel-ban/

Travel ban will end Nov. 8 for international visitors who show proof of vaccination, negative coronavirus test Starting Nov. 8, the United States is lifting its ban on travelers from 33 countries who have been vaccinated and can show proof of a negative coronavirus test.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/29/investing-for-retirement-how-to-use-the-4percent-rule-to-plan-ahead.html

Here's what your monthly budget will look like if you retire with $750,000 Spending a set percentage of your investments every year can be an easy way to manage your retirement. Here's a case study for people with $750,000 in savings.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherelliott/2021/10/22/here-they-are-the-22-best-places-to-travel-in-2022/?sh=11445cf86518

The 22 Best Places To Travel In 2022, According To Ovation Travel Group Here are the 22 best places to travel in 2022, according to Ovation's list of the top leisure destinations compiled exclusively for Forbes.

https://www.yahoo.com/now/retirement-different-2022-120108140.html

How Retirement Will Be Different in 2022 For retirees and those who are getting close, big changes are on the horizon for 2022. Most consequentially, Social Security is getting a makeover with several big updates that will impact most of the...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogersands/2021/10/09/five-of-the-worlds-best-fishing-vacations/?sh=121fa2b64f5b

Five Of The World’s Best Fishing Vacations A June 2021 study by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation found that first-time fishing participants hit a record 4.4 million in 2020, and nearly 55 million Americans fish at least once a year. These five fishing destinations are among the world’s best.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/fed-pandemic-us-food-workers-launch-rare-strikes-80441666

Fed up by pandemic, US food workers launch rare strikes A summer of labor unrest at U.S. food manufacturers has stretched into fall

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2021/10/06/target-shopping-affirm-sezzle-buy-now-pay-later-holiday-layaway/5993437001/

Target adds 'buy now pay later' options with Affirm and Sezzle ahead of holiday shopping season Target is offering shoppers additional ways to pay for their holiday gift purchases with new installment plans from Affirm and Sezzle.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/06/how-to-avoid-individual-retirement-account-deduction-mistakes.html

How to avoid individual retirement account deduction mistakes Planning to deduct individual retirement account contributions? Here’s what investors need to know about write-off eligibility and limits.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/22/when-phased-retirement-may-work-.html

Don’t want to fully retire? Here’s when phased retirement may work Phased retirement, a gradual reduction in working hours, can help you continue to earn money in your golden years.

https://www.napa-net.org/news-info/daily-news/many-retirement-plans-falling-short-digital-engagement

Many Retirement Plans Falling Short on Digital Engagement With participant interactions shifting to digital channels, a new study finds that a majority of retirement plans are failing to deliver proactive guidance and many have made it more difficult to find the information users are seeking.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/auto-insurance-shopping-rising-covid-economy

Auto insurance shopping surges as younger generations return to work As the U.S. economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, many young drivers are once again entering the workforce. As a result, shopping for auto insurance for more at-risk drivers is increasing.

https://www.barrons.com/articles/pandemic-phased-retirement-51631208455?tesla=y

Pandemic Have You Thinking of Retirement? Try It On First. Retiring in phases can provide a taste of life without work and a test of your financial plan. Here are some things to know about exiting in stages.

https://www.aarp.org/travel/travel-tips/safety/info-2021/solo-travel.html

6 Tips for Women Traveling Solo Traveling alone can have its perks; you can create your own itinerary. However, there are some drawbacks. Follow these tips for a safe and fun trip.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanderousseau/2021/07/30/how-to-fight-early-retirement-fears/?sh=633b83eb2496

How To Fight Early Retirement Fears More people in the pandemic recovery have shown signs that they will retire early - some are forced to, while others benefit from a bull market. But anxiety holds many back from enjoying their time. Here's how to address your early retirement concerns.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffwhitmore/2021/08/05/august-covid-travel-restrictions-and-updates/

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https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-urges-tax-pros-to-combat-unemployment-identity-theft-fraud

IRS urges tax pros to combat unemployment identity theft fraud The Internal Revenue Service is asking tax professionals to help clients who fell prey to identity thieves who have been filing unemployment claims in their names during the pandemic.

https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/finance/travel-insurance-credit-card-coverage-difference-1205390/

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https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/personal-finance/articles/i-wish-someone-told-me-3-parents-share-their-top-budgeting-tips/

'I Wish Someone Told Me.' 3 Parents Share Their Top Budgeting Tips Here are three essential budgeting tips for parents -- from parents.

https://www.pionline.com/defined-contribution/pandemic-not-stopping-workers-contributing-retirement-plans

Pandemic not stopping workers from contributing to retirement plans An overwhelming majority of U.S. workers are still saving for retirement despite the adverse impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/02/opinion/culture/shopping-retail-therapy-covid.html

Opinion | I No Longer Want to Shop A year without retail therapy changed my attitude toward shopping.

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