Topic: Coronavirus
4 Reasons Your Grocery Store’s Shelves are Bare
Chris Kissell on January 13, 2022
Where did all the products go? A perfect storm of factors appears to be at work.
A Trick to Finding COVID-19 Tests in Stock Online
Chris Kissell on January 13, 2022
Can’t find an at-home test kit? These sites can help.
How to Avoid Fake COVID-19 Test Kits
Chris Kissell on January 11, 2022
Scammers are on the prowl. Here is how to steer clear of the junk they are peddling.
Insurers Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests Starting This Week
Chris Kissell on January 11, 2022
Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests soon will be available to many Americans for free. Here’s how to get yours.
8 Things People Purged From Their Lives During the Pandemic
Chris Kissell on January 4, 2022
Here’s what Americans junked in epic “pandemic purges.”
You’re Almost Out of Time to Snag This Tax Deduction
Karla Bowsher and Chris Kissell on December 29, 2021
Act fast to take advantage of a special tax break for 2021.
7 Ways COVID-19 Changed How We Think About Money
Chris Kissell on December 25, 2021
Most Americans say the pandemic caused them to re-examine their financial situation. Here is how they are doing it.
Did the Pandemic Raise Your Risk of Heart Problems?
Chris Kissell on December 8, 2021
For many people, COVID-19 lockdowns made a hidden health problem even worse.
32 Pandemic Habits That Are Worth Keeping
Gael F. Cooper on November 25, 2021
Let’s maintain the upsides of coronavirus shutdowns.
8 Easy Ways to Cut Back on Meat
Marilyn Lewis and Brandon Ballenger on November 23, 2021
You don’t have to go cold turkey to enjoy the savings and health benefits of eating less meat.
10 Things That Are in Short Supply in November
Chris Kissell on November 10, 2021
Shoppers are encountering shortages of these items just as winter is approaching.
15 States Most Impacted by Travel Restrictions
Kevin Fowler on October 29, 2021
With fewer people traveling, the economies of these states have been hit especially hard.
Mild Case of COVID-19? Here’s How Long Your Immunity Will Last
Chris Kissell on October 27, 2021
Does getting modestly sick mean you will have less protection against the virus in the future?
Life Insurance Costs Could Increase for COVID-19 Survivors
Martha C. White and Paul Reynolds on October 14, 2021
Denials could rise, too, and applying for a policy will get more complicated.
10 Things Americans Spent Less Money on During the Pandemic
Marilyn Lewis on October 12, 2021
Despite higher earnings and some inflation, Americans spent a lot less on these expenses in 2020.
Can COVID-19 Damage Your Hearing?
Chris Kissell on October 4, 2021
Research indicates that three auditory issues might be associated with the disease.
5 Groups Who Can Get a COVID-19 Booster Now
Chris Kissell on September 27, 2021
The federal government says these people are eligible for a booster six months after their original vaccination.
Costco Is Putting Limits on These 4 Products
Chris Kissell on September 24, 2021
A host of factors has made it difficult to keep certain items on store shelves.
This New Tool Tracks Vaccination Rates at Nursing Homes
Ana Lucia Murillo on September 24, 2021
More than 30% of nursing home staff remained unvaccinated as of the end of August.
11 Countries Where Life Expectancy Decreased in 2020
Chris Kissell on September 22, 2021
These developed nations have seen lifespans shrink, and COVID-19 is not the only factor behind the problem.
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