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Workers take on side jobs to combat stagnant salaries and insecurity about employment

Workers take on side jobs to combat stagnant salaries and insecurity about employment

NEW YORK (AP) — As workers face frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs, some have decided to branch out from their traditional careers. They're taking on side jobs to bring in additional income and provide a backup plan should they find themselves out of work, or adding second, third and sometimes fourth jobs — w ... (full story)


Can a founder make QCD donations to his own charity?

We're quickly closing in on the end of the year, which means it's time to make sure that required minimum distributions (RMDs) from tax-deferred accounts are taken care of.
It's also the time to reflect on worthy causes and, with a sense of gratitude, review how you might support them. Put the two thoughts together and you have ... (full story)


Building more apartments near public transit can help address the housing crisis and climate change

Building more apartments near public transit can help address the housing crisis and climate change

BOSTON (AP) — After years of living on the street and crashing on friends' couches, Quantavia Smith was given the keys to a studio apartment in Los Angeles that came with an important perk — easy access to public transit.
The 38-year-old feels like she went from a life where "no one cares" to one where she ... (full story)


Green sea turtles have rebounded. Should Hawaiians be able to eat them?

Green sea turtles have rebounded. Should Hawaiians be able to eat them?

Mac Poepoe grew up diving in the waters off Molokai to spear honu — Hawaii's distinct species of green sea turtle — that helped feed his family. He also often saw other fishermen hunt honu for profit, selling its prized meat to shops and restaurants across the channel on Maui.
Those widespread commercial killings hel ... (full story)


Pets contribute to greenhouse gases like us. Here's how to reduce their carbon pawprint

Pets contribute to greenhouse gases like us. Here's how to reduce their carbon pawprint

The whole "pets are family members" idea isn't just a sweet sentiment. Data shows that pet owners are increasingly buying food that resembles their own diets.
The trend toward refrigerated, "fresh" or even "human-grade" pet food can come with a price beyond the pet food budget.
One of the most c ... (full story)