IRS Says Taxpayers in These Areas Don’t Need to File Until Oct. 16 iStock This year’s tax season has been underway for just over a month now, and many taxpayers have already gotten theirs out of the way. As of Feb. 18, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has already received nearly 37 million returns . But you shouldn’t worry if you haven’t even thought about doing your taxes yet, as there’s still plenty of time....
IRS Says Taxpayers Will Have to Pay Back Certain Credits in New Alert Stone’ s Throwe Photo / Shutterstock Although a hefty investment, renewable resources are a win-win for both you and the environment. Solar panels and wind turbines prevent air pollution and the production of harmful emissions like greenhouse gasses. Additionally, transitioning to clean energy technologies can put money back in your pocket thanks to a tax incentive called the Residential Clean Energy Credit (RCEC)....
IRS Warns That Trying to Lower Your Tax Bill Puts You at Risk of Paying Much More iStock We all hope for a refund after filing our tax returns every year, but many taxpayers end up finding out they owe money to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) instead. With less than a month left to file, you may be frantically searching for a way to lower your tax bill. But don’t let scammers take advantage of your desperation....
It’s Snake Season: “Be Aware” in These Areas, Experts Caution iStock / David Kenny Depending on where you live , you may be more aware of the venomous snakes in your area. Sharing a habitat with these reptiles means it’s important to respect their vital role in the ecosystem while doing your best to keep yourself and the snake safe from accidental harm . But while it’s always a good idea to be mindful of your surroundings when spending time in your yard or exploring the outdoors, experts caution that we’re in the midst of a special season for snakes that makes it essential to “be aware” in certain areas....
John Stamos Says He Tried to Quit “Full House”: “I Hated That Show” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/stamos-main-e1690212197530.png?strip=1&resize=640%2C360&quality=82" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“John Stamos and Jodie Sweetin on “Full House” - 1”> ABC Today, the ’80s and ’90s family sitcom Full House is remembered for its ensemble cast of both adult and child stars. Bob Saget had as big of a role as his TV daughter Candace Cameron Bure , and Dave Coulier shared memorable scenes with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen ....
Kill This Invasive Tree Before It Kills Your Yard, Experts Warn Shutterstock You may have had to remove a tree on your property if it got damaged in a storm and became unsafe, or if its roots start encroaching on underground utility lines. But there’s another reason you may need to call in a tree removal service: You’ve unknowingly ended up with an invasive species in your yard. Experts are warning about one particular tree variety that poses a threat to other plants, as well as the foundation of your home....
Lance Armstrong Broke Up With Ashley Olsen Over Their 15-Year Age Gap, Book Says Chris Farina/Corbis via Getty Images/Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic He was a 36-year-old globally known cancer survivor, cycling champion, and father of three. She was 21-year-old former child star who’d rebranded herself into a fashionista and businesswoman. For a brief moment in the fall of 2007, Lance Armstrong and Ashley Olsen made headlines when they were spotted “making out” around New York City....
Lip Reader Reveals What Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez Said in Tense Grammys Moment CBS / Recording Academy There was a lot to take in at the 2023 Grammys, from the performances to the fashion to the actual awards and the drama they kicked up , but amid it all, one celebrity couple caught viewers’ attention just by sitting in the audience. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attended the Grammys where Lopez was a presenter....
Longevity Researcher Reveals New Habit You Should Start on Sunday iStock New year, new you. But if you’ve already slipped up on your New Year’s resolutions , you’re not alone. Dan Buettner , longevity researcher and founder of Blue Zones LLC, highlighted a concerning statistic about these resolutions in a new interview with Insider: According to 2019 data from the fitness tracking app Strava, “over 70 percent will fail by Jan....
Lowe’s Is Offering a Major New Service That Homeowners Need to Know Shutterstock In very good news for Lowe’s shoppers , the home improvement retail chain is offering a new service that will give it a real edge over competitors. MyLowe’s Rewards members will have personalized access to the Lowe’s Digital Home Platform, a streamlined service to manage all the products in their homes. “With our new digital home platform, we’re now making it easier to manage and maintain your home’s maintenance needs starting with appliances,” Jen Wilson , Lowe’s senior vice president and chief marketing officer says in a press release ....
Macy’s Is Closing 65 More Stores—Here’s When iStock Just when we discovered that Lord & Taylor is making a comeback , news broke that another iconic department store is drastically decreasing its retail footprint. In a third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Macy’s chairman and CEO Tony Spring said the company will close 65 more underperforming stores by the end of January 2025, up from the 55 closures it previously planned by the end of its fiscal year....
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Says His “Cosby Show” Best Friend Was His Rival in Real Life Jamie Lamor Thompson / Shutterstock They played best friends on one of the most popular comedies in TV history, but behind-the-scenes, there was tension between these two young stars. Malcolm-Jamal Warner starred on The Cosby Show as Theo Huxtable for all eight seasons, from 1984 to 1992. In early seasons of the show, Theo’s best friend was Walter “Cockroach” Bradley, who was played by Carl Anthony Payne II ....
Michael Jackson Said That Prince Was “Mean and Nasty” to Him Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images They’re two of the biggest musical artists of all time, but that similarity led to tension instead of camaraderie. For years, Michael Jackson and Prince had a rivalry that was tied to their status as hugely popular stars. In the 1980s, Jackson had already been famous for years after getting his start as a child performer with his family band the Jackson 5....
Never Cook Meat Without Doing This First, USDA Warns Shutterstock The return of summer also means the return of pool parties , outdoor dining, and backyard gatherings with friends and family. The warm weather also makes it more likely that you’ll be firing up the grill to prepare everything from sausages to steaks for get-togethers or dinners throughout the week. But according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), you should never cook any meat dish without doing one thing first....
Never Pick This Up Off the Floor at the Grocery Store, Police Say in New Warning Colleen Michaels / Shutterstock Grocery shopping is generally a pretty low-stakes excursion. You head in, toss what you need in your cart, pay, and walk back out. But these stores have also become a common spot for crime , and with so many people coming in and out, thieves have a wide selection of victims to target....
New “Ant-Man” Movie Has the Second-Worst Reviews in MCU History: “Truly Hideous” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/antman-main.png?strip=1&resize=640%2C360&quality=82" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Paul Rudd, Kathryn Newton, and Evangeline Lilly in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” - 1”> Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures The reviews are in for the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie and… they’re not great. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania hits theaters on Friday, Feb. 17, and reviews from critics have the film currently holding a 53 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes , meaning it is in the “rotten” category rather than “fresh....
New Gift Card Scam Steals Your Money Using a Fake Barcode Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock With holiday shopping in full swing, there’s a good chance you’ve already picked up a few gift cards for some of the recipients on your list. They can be the perfect way to set someone up for a nice vacation , send them out for a great meal, or simply make sure the recipient gets exactly what they want from their favorite store....
New Study Finds Surprise on Keto Diet and Heart Disease Photo by Alexander Sinn on Unsplash A year-long study by The Lundquist Institute has found no definitive link between high cholesterol and heart disease for those following the ketogenic diet – a surprising twist that challenges conventional medical wisdom. Otherwise healthy participants who were on the keto diet for an average of five years showed no direct correlation with atherosclerosis. Instead, the study identified baseline plaque burden – not high cholesterol levels – as the strongest predictor of plaque progression....
Nicolas Cage Was Actually Drunk in Iconic “Leaving Las Vegas” Scene Denis Makarenko/Shutterstock Nicolas Cage told The Independent in 1996 that being cast in 1995’s Leaving Las Vegas was “an opportunity to get back to a more sensitive style of acting” and fulfill his potential for dramatic roles after a mild early-’90s career slump. But upon reading the script, he worried a lack of personal experience with alcoholism might hinder his depiction of lead character Ben Sanderson....
One Of Stephen King’s Favorite TV Shows Starts New Season This Month Amazon Prime RELATED: The 25 Best Horror TV Series of All Time . Amazon Prime It’s no surprise King likes the show. “ From unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town that traps all those who enter,” says MGM . “As the unwilling residents fight to keep a sense of normalcy and search for a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest – including the terrifying creatures that come out when the sun goes down....
