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There are plenty of conversational landmines to avoid around the holiday dinner table. Money leads the way, according to a recent Bankrate survey. We found that only 38% of U.S. adults are comfortable discussing their bank...Read more

Q: I purchased a 2011 Corolla in June. It had a gaping hole for the radio, which the dealer then installed. It is just recently that I have had to use the rear defroster, and I found out that it cuts out my FM radio ...Read more

Annuities are often popular with retirees and those looking to retire because of the steady income stream they can provide. But annuities tend to come with high costs and commissions for salespeople, often masquerading as ...Read more

The post-election stock market is already giving investors a wild ride. Big individual stock selloffs, massive rallies, and a dizzying array of market narratives built on Wall Street’s best attempts to read President-...Read more

Investing can often be broken down into a few simple rules that investors can follow to be successful. But success can be as much about what to do as it is what not to do. On top of that, our emotions throw a wrench into ...Read more

Turkey Tips

Most people think the Thanksgiving turkey dinner is the most intimidating meal to make. I never understood that.

For Thanksgiving there was always a crowd at my childhood home. At least a dozen people;...Read more

When it comes to choosing an Italian meat sauce to top a plate of homemade pasta, nothing beats a simmering pot of Bolognese.

And nobody does it better than Italian cooking teacher and cookbook writer Marcella Hazan, who ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — There's a universality to the charm of carrots.

Daucus carota come long and slender, short and squat and everywhere between. Nowadays, carrots are typically orange — the product of careful cultivation by ...Read more

Thinking about Thanksgiving, if you have leftover turkey, here’s a great way to use it. Or you don’t need to wait for leftovers. You can buy roasted turkey pieces in the meat department or roasted turkey in the deli. ...Read more

Brussels sprouts: green nuggets, caramelized to a sweet-salty fare-thee-well; classic side dish; go-to appetizer. Credit David Chang of Momofuku for catapulting these tiny cabbages to menu-star status, ubiquitous as French...Read more

Someone once asked Rose Levy Beranbaum the eternal question: Chocolate or vanilla.

“Lemon,” Beranbaum said.

The subject was cakes, as it often is with Beranbaum, author of the James Beard Award-winning “The Cake ...Read more

For an easy and tasty dinner idea, just boil this soup mix with water and ta-da. It’s ready in 10 minutes and perfect for a chilly day.

It cooks up surprisingly thick and creamy with a strong cheddar taste. I like to ...Read more

If you're a traditional carnivore, you may treat vegetables as an afterthought, throwing some steamed green beans or broccoli on your plate just to add color. But if you have kids, they can turn up their noses at this fare...Read more

As the leaves fall, the heat goes on, the temperatures drop and the sweaters and jackets are pulled from storage, it’s also a great time to think about making a pot of soup.

Soup is one of the best comfort foods, ...Read more

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, which means there is plenty to be done, planning each dish and table setting. With so much going on, it’s important to keep in mind that there will be a lot of food around and you ...Read more

When the Instant Pot hit the scene back in 2010, it wasn't just another kitchen gadget -- it was like someone had unlocked a secret to faster, easier home-cooked meals. And if you ask the millions who swear by it, it's ...Read more

McDonald’s Corp. unveiled an overhaul of its U.S. value platform that it hopes will lure penny-pinching customers back into its restaurants.

The company’s new McValue lineup will launch Jan. 7, according to a ...Read more

(UPI) Animal rescuers in Washington brought a cat back down to earth after the feline spent five days stranded in a tree.

Adams County Pet Rescue said on social media that the short-haired cat had been stranded for five ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — And then there were nine.

Finalists for 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) were announced Thursday to kick off the Los Angeles Auto Show. In a variety pack of nominees,...Read more