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Lifestyles
Despite popularity of artificial trees, sales of natural Christmas trees remains strong
‘Tis the season for Christmas trees. Even with many Americans opting for artificial trees, natural trees remain a big business.…
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Finances
Thanksgiving will still cost 20% more than five years ago
While you can be grateful your Thanksgiving meal will cost less than last year, it still reflects a whopping increase…
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Church & Ministry
Majority of congregations are in excellent or good financial health
More than six in 10 religious leaders report that their congregation is in excellent or good financial health, according to…
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Finances
July 4 cookouts soar to record high cost
This week’s patriotic cookouts found celebrants facing higher prices…again. Independence Day and weekend get-together meals cost $71.22 for 10 guests…
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Church & Ministry
While giving is up, inflation erodes its power
The good news is giving is up but inflation takes its toll. Individuals made up 67% of giving, an increase…
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Lifestyles
AAA expects Memorial Day travel to be near record levels
More than 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel 50 or more miles from home this weekend, a 7 percent…
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Entertainment
Even Kevin McCallister from “Home Alone” would feel squeezed by current inflation
In a scene from the 1990 holiday movie “Home Alone,” 8-year-old Kevin McCallister went grocery shopping by himself. He purchased…
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Finances
Walmart, Aldi offering price relief for Thanksgiving, Christmas meals
Despite persistent inflation, there is a bit of good news for consumers as the holiday season approaches. Walmart and Aldi…
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Finances
California raises fast-food wage to $20 per hour
Fast-food workers in California will now make $20 per hour. According to ZipRecruiter, as of Sep 21, 2023, “the average…
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Finances
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon: U.S. unprepared for ‘worst case’
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is issuing a stark warning, stating many U.S. businesses and investors are unprepared for the possibility…
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