November 29 is Black Friday, and it might hit differently this year. It isn’t just Black Friday, either; Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30, Cyber Monday on Dec. 2, and Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3 are also coming up.  With many companies, including big-box stores and major online retailers, staring

Giving Tuesday is coming up, and it’s time for nonprofits to start reaching out to request donations. But after a strenuous election season during which donors have been giving left and right, are people ready to respond to more solicitations? And what can nonprofits do to make sure they meet

While many of us gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving day, music industry pioneer Berry Gordy will likely still be basking in the glow of being fêted by his nearest and dearest. The founder of Motown celebrates his 95th birthday on Nov. 28, a milestone commemorated over the weekend

Turkey isn’t just the star of Thanksgiving feasts throughout the country; it is also the healthiest item on the table — yes, even slathered in butter or served fried. A dietitian who spoke to People magazine said, “It’s actually really hard to make it unhealthy.” This is because turkey has

The long sports-filled Thanksgiving weekend is a time when many Americans enjoy gathering with friends and family for good food, good company and hopefully not too much political conversation. Also on the menu — all the NFL and college sports you can handle. Here’s a roadmap to one of the biggest sports weekends of

NO: Two little letters with big meaning when used correctly. The word “no” has the power to prevent burnout by helping us draw boundaries and set priorities in our personal and professional lives. Saying “no” allows us more time to say “yes” to what matters most to us so our

Record-high air travel numbers are offering little relief to airlines as profits are expected to nosedive this year. Controversial “seat fees,” once a financial lifeline for carriers, are now under fire as a new Senate investigation probes claims of deceptive pricing. The backlash is putting airline executives in the hot

NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday season really kicks off when the massive helium balloons start floating through New York. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — two years away from its 100th birthday — this year will feature 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands,

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail on Wednesday as he awaits a May sex trafficking trial by a judge who cited evidence showing him to be a “serious risk” of witness tampering and proof he has tried to hide prohibited communications with third parties while incarcerated.

“Power Book II: Ghost” star Michael Rainey Jr. just made a serious power move — while getting an early start to his holiday giving this year. The 24-year-old actor partnered with the R.A.R.E. (Restoring America through Recovery Education) Foundation to donate $2.4 million in financial literacy tools and support to