As recently as a few years ago, a combination of not everyone having a smartphone and lousy internet at sea made keeping your devices charged on a cruise a minor problem. Cruise ships often offered a single American and a single European outlet at the desk area. This was sufficient to use a hair dryer … Read more
Spirit Halloween, the largest Halloween retailer in the United States, revealed the costumes consumers are snatching up this fall and Hollywood is having a major influence. Characters in the Marvel movie “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which back in July had the best opening ever for an R-rated movie, are still fan favorites and driving costume demand. … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration Key is the line’s brand-new private island destination in the Bahamas, set to open in July 2025. Celebration Key is Carnival’s answer to Royal Caribbean’s highly successful private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay, which features a waterpark, adults-only area, premium experiences, and plenty of ways to enjoy being in or near … Read more
Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) were instated in 1975 to keep pace with inflation and help retirees maintain purchasing power. However, many people argue that the adjustments aren’t enough to keep pace with the rising cost of necessities such as housing, groceries, and utilities. Annual COLAs are calculated using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures … Read more