Oat Scones
Perfectly decadent for Sunday mornings, this basic scone recipe can carry a variety of flavors. These are best right out of the oven. And personally, I find it awfully hard to eat just one. My four favorite variations are below.
Do you need to adjust your savings rates to account for new contribution limit increases? Double check to make sure you’re not missing out on the new opportunity to save more, plus a tax law change that sweetens your charitable donations!
A classic Southern dish traditionally eaten on New Year's Day for good luck. The black-eyed peas represent good luck, pork represents prosperity and greens (often served alongside) represent wealth.
Every January, millions of people set ambitious New Year's resolutions, only to abandon them by February. Studies show that approximately 80% of resolutions fail by the second week of February. The problem isn't lack of willpower—it's the approach itself.
Traditional resolutions are often vague, all-or-nothing, and disconnected from our daily lives. Here are evidence-based alternatives that create lasting change.
A strategic, one-time 401(k) loan can be a smart financial move in specific situations. Here are five scenarios where it might make sense.
As autumn fades and winter settles in, the days grow noticeably shorter and the nights longer. This seasonal shift can affect our mood, energy levels, and overall wellbeing. But with intentional routines and self-care practices, you can not only survive the darker months but truly thrive during them.
Let’s start with an all-too-common scenario:
Kelly is READY. They’ve eagerly awaited the day when they can turn in their notice to the boss and close the work chapter of their life. They can’t wait to kick up their feet, poolside, sipping a margarita before heading out to their weekly mah jongg game. (Side note to our younger readers: Why is mah jongg reserved for Baby Boomers? Get with the program Gen X and Millennials, that game is the business.)
Several years ago, I traveled to Ireland for a women's retreat. One of the highlights? Several visits to Avoca, a fast-casual restaurant with some of the best deli-inspired meals I’ve ever tasted. The restaurants serves fresh soups, made daily. Naturally I had to order one. It was so incredible, I continued to order soup for every subsequent visit.