Susan Johnston Taylor
Business, money & lifestyle writer
I cover personal finance, small business and lifestyle. My stories offer readers new insights and practical ways to save $, advance their careers or improve their lives.
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What Airbnb Means for Your Mortgage
Using a spare room or your house as a rental? Consider the impact on your mortgage or refinance.
blog.opentable.com
Literary Libations: 7 Cocktails Inspired by Books
Famous authors including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sylvia Plath, and Ernest Hemingway were known not only for the literary prowess but also their ability to throw back a few (or in some cases, a few too many) drinks. Booze has inspired countless books, so it’s only natural that some mixologists likewise draw their inspiration from the classics. Here are seven cocktails inspired by books (and one auteur).
Jekyll and Hyde at The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen, Edinburgh, Scotland
Modeled after the fic...
blog.opentable.com
Steeped in Tradition: 11 Top Tea Cocktails
Rich in antioxidants and aromatic flavors, tea cocktails are making a splash on menus across North America. Here’s a look at 11 restaurants serving these trendy tipples.
daily.sevenfifty.com
A Look Inside Bookstore Bars
For some book lovers, booze and books go together like wine and cheese, and a number of venues are capitalizing on this pairing. Some independent bookstore-bar hybrids, like Oxford Exchange in Tampa, Florida, skew more toward a bookstore and restaurant with a cocktail program. Others, like Spotty Dog Books & Ales in Hudson, New York, serve wine and beer with bar snacks.
Fast Company
Could “Social Justice Benefits” Be The Newest Employment Trend?
Could “Social Justice Benefits” Be The Newest Emplo...
http://www.pizzatoday.com
Hiring: Second Chances | Pizza Today
Even those employers that don’t conduct formal background checks sometimes ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions on their application. Pizzerias are no exception. Some pizzerias buck this practice with hiring programs and practices aimed at helping those who’ve struggled with homelessness, drug addiction or incarceration gain sta
US News Money
3 Financial Challenges of Blended Families
Taxes and estate planning grow more complex when remarriage or step-kids enter the picture.
US News Money
3 Money Management Tips for Creative Professionals - US News
Expert strategies for creative types to cope with the financial ups and downs of the business.
studentloanhero.com
5 Creative Jobs With Animals for Pet Lovers | Student Loan Hero
Part-time animal jobs can be a great way to earn extra income to fund future goals or pay down student loans.
US News Money
5 Factors That Could Raise Your Insurance Rates - US News
If you’re a smoker or extreme skier, you might pay more for insurance. Here’s why....
CreditCards
6 free tools to stop recurring card charges
Apps make it easier to spot and end payments for no-longer-wanted services.