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Turkish delight: A timeless treat

by Harold Carey Jr

The Haci Bekir sweet shop in Istanbul has been selling Turkish delight -- known as lokum in Turkish -- since 1777, when the shop's founder invented the sweet treat. If you can't make it to Istanbul to pick up their version, you can try it yourself at home and impress your holiday guests with Turkey's favorite candy. You may want a second set of hands to help you with this … [Read more...] about Turkish delight: A timeless treat

After a catastrophe: How to stay safe

by Harold Carey Jr

If you make it out of the path of a hurricane or any catastrophic event, going home may be a relief, but it is also dangerous.You'll be thinking of home, of course -- your house, possessions, neighbors, friends -- but don't go until the area is actually safe. The Federal Emergency Management Agency suggests people wait for local officials to give the all-clear. Even with … [Read more...] about After a catastrophe: How to stay safe

‘Tis the season: Defeating porch pirates

by Harold Carey Jr

Porch pirates are waiting to steal Christmas.In New York City alone, 90,000 packages disappeared from doorsteps in 2019. Nationwide, 1.7 million packages are stolen daily. But you have some options. The first option is safe storage.The Amazon Key system allows you to install a device that the delivery person can use to open and close your garage door, dramatically … [Read more...] about ‘Tis the season: Defeating porch pirates

Considering cash deposits amid high-interest rates and inflation

by Harold Carey Jr

For many years, Certificates of Deposit (CDs) offered low interest rates, thus limiting their investment potential. Now, however, CD rates are on the rise, and in many cases, are exceeding 3 percent. So are they good investments? As is often the case, that depends. CDs are similar to bonds: You fork over a lump sum of cash, and in exchange, you're paid interest. With CDs, … [Read more...] about Considering cash deposits amid high-interest rates and inflation

Do solar panels add value to your home? Sometimes yes, sometimes no

by Harold Carey Jr

Asphalt shingles are so 20th century. Take a peek at roofs these days and there's a good chance you'll spot solar panels. By the end of 2020, roughly 2.7 million solar panel systems had been installed on American homes, and the White House believes that 7.5 million systems will be installed by 2034. Many homeowners install solar panels to lower utility bills and perhaps raise … [Read more...] about Do solar panels add value to your home? Sometimes yes, sometimes no

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