Lucy Higgs Nichols was born into slavery in Tennessee, but during the Civil War, she managed to escape and found her way to the 23rd Indiana Infantry Regiment which was encamped nearby. She stayed with the regiment and worked as a nurse throughout the war.After the war, she moved north with the regiment and settled…
Read More Lucy Higgs NicholsHere’s your guide to what can and cannot be deducted on annual tax returns. By Mia Taylor January 19, 2022 At a time when legions of Americans are suddenly working from home and may remain doing so for the indefinite future, this question has likely never been more important: Can you write off your home office? The…
Read More Can You Write Off Your Home Office?The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces. They overcame prejudice and segregation to become one of the most respected fighter groups in World War II. One of those brave aviators was United States Air Force General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. While attending the Tuskegee Institute, he helped train…
National Veterans Memorial and Museum" class="entry-more-link">Read More National Veterans Memorial and MuseumBy Randi Mazzella February 4, 2022 Engagement Roast Chicken Courtesy Ina Garten; adapted from Food Network) Ingredients 1 (4- to 5-pound) roasting chicken Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 lemons 1 whole head garlic, cut in half crosswise Good olive oil 2 Spanish onions, peeled and thickly sliced ½ cup dry white wine ½ cup chicken…
Read More The Chicken Recipe That Will Bring On A Marriage Proposal — Really!Find hidden treasure in old 401(k) plans by Patricia Amend, AARP, February 9, 2022 How would you like to score your share of $1.35 trillion? As of May 2021, that’s how much money was in some 24 million 401(k) accounts left behind at previous employers, according to a study by Capitalize, a company that helps Americans…
Read More 5 Steps for Tracking Down Lost MoneyBy Morgan Noll Updated December 01, 2021 Plastic is handy. But if you pay only the minimum balance on a credit card every month rather than the full balance, the consequences can be pricey. (You could easily be shelling out today for a flat-screen TV you bought in 2019.) Plus, if your card has a high annual…
Read More The Pros and Cons of Balance Transfer Credit Cards – Everything You Should Know About Using a Balance Transfer for Credit Card DebtUp to 10 million will need new devices as carriers look to reuse that part of the airwaves by Edward C. Baig, AARP, Updated February 3, 2022 Most every mobile service provider pitch you come across nowadays screams 5G, shorthand for the fifth generation of wireless rolling out across the country. While you can’t blame the carriers for…
Read More Mobile Phone Companies to End 3G Service in 2022, Starting Feb. 22By Adrienne Jordan January 20, 2022 Although sunscreen is an easy answer for some, a major challenge is finding sunscreen for dark complexions that won’t create the dreaded white tint. But that doesn’t mean you should give up on SPF! After much trial and error, I discovered that it is possible to protect dark skin with sunscreen…
Read More I’ve Tried Dozens of Sunscreens—These Are the 10 Best for Dark SkinI wanted to change a few things I do, but resolutions just don’t get it for me, and probably not for you. After reading Atomic Habits by James Clear, I decided to make tiny changes that I would be more likely to do, rather than huge, elephant-sized changes that would last a week or two. Here are…
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