New Year

6 Ways Your Financial Advisor Can Help With Your New Year’s Resolutions
Fireworks fade, the calendar flips, and suddenly the year feels wide open with possibility. New Year’s resolutions arrive with big promises: less stress, more freedom, smarter choices, and a future that finally feels under control. Yet by February, many goals quietly stall—not because of laziness, but because ambition without a…
The Free Financial Advisor
6 min read
5 Costco Items Smart Seniors Need for New Year’s Eve
These five Costco items help seniors celebrate New Year's Eve safely and comfortably with flameless candles, ready-made food and heated throws.
GOBankingRates
3 min read
Rising prices, closing early and no Christmas parties: Festive season ‘perfect storm’ leaves pubs on the brink
Pubs across the UK describe tough Christmas trading conditions after some were left without any festive party bookings for the first time – as they fear they won’t even be able to keep their doors open until the new year
The Independent UK
9 min read
Make your gardening New Year’s resolution a sustainable one
Working with nature and conserving resources are important, say experts.
The Independent UK
4 min read
The ultimate step test: I wore 10 fitness watches while walking 10,000 steps. These are the brands you can trust for your New Year's step goals
I took my Amazfit, Apple, Coros, Google, Garmin, OnePlus, Polar, Samsung, Suunto, and Withings watches for a step test to see which you can trust.
Android Central
7 min read
I Asked ChatGPT How To Build a New-Year Wardrobe on $100 – Here’s What It Said
Discover how ChatGPT helped me create a stylish, comfy plus-size wardrobe for $100, featuring mix-and-match pieces from Walmart, Old Navy, and more.
GOBankingRates
6 min read
Holiday Budget: 6 Moves That Protect Your Financial New Year
This holiday season hit us like a confetti cannon—exciting, bright, and sometimes dangerously messy for your bank account. From glittering sales to irresistible treats and surprise gifts, it’s easy to find yourself swept up in the festive frenzy. But just because tinsel sparkles doesn’t mean your budget has to vanish…
The Free Financial Advisor
5 min read
Hosting New Year’s Eve? Here's 10 (Actually Chic) Decor Ideas to Ring in 2026 at Home in Style
Chic, grown-up decor New Year's ideas to bring celebratory style to 2026
Homes & Gardens
13 min read
Come on in, all ye faithful: 18 of the UK’s best mass swims for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
Festive sea swims are pure joy – and also blow away the cobwebs, unite communities and raise money for charity. Here are some old (and new) favourites
The Guardian - UK
8 min read
Sugar Prices Sharply Higher as Funds Close Out Short Positions
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.34 (+2.35%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +9.60 (+2.31%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Friday due to short-covering as funds closed out short positions ahead of the year-end Christmas and New Year's...
Barchart
4 min read