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Culture Watch
Not all that glitters is gold: Red flags when buying jewelry for Christmas
Jewelry is always a popular Christmas gifts. However, because most people seldom make major purchases of this type, it can…
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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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Finances
Scams abound with gift cards this Christmas
Gift cards make convenient last-minute Christmas gifts. However, they also are attractive targets for scammers who want to steal money…
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Five reasons for helping others on Giving Tuesday
While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are about buying gifts for self and family, Giving Tuesday shifts the focus to…
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Sending your kid to school will cost a lot more this year
Although back-to-school shopping is always expensive, parents this year must cope with the highest inflation in four decades. That’s in…
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Prepare for the financial side of the holidays
The holidays can push budgets past their limit as people do more entertaining, attend more events, dine out and participate…
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10 ways to give this Christmas and live generously all year long
It’s always more blessed to give than to receive, especially during the Christmas season. The National Christian Foundation shared some…
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Target joins growing number of retailers that will be closed on Thanksgiving
There is a bit of good news for people tired of the commercialization of the holiday season. Target joined several…
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Entertainment
Turkey Bowl set for this weekend in Kansas City’s West Bottoms
The pandemic and recent cool temperatures have led to cabin fever for many Kansas Citians. With predicted temperatures in the…
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Salvation Army starting early in effort to ‘rescue Christmas’
Salvation Army kettles are as much a part of the Christmas season as festive lights and caroling. Because of the…
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