The end of the Gregorian year is in a few days and many fiscal calendars also roll over. You have just a few business days to make any financial moves you intended for 2025. Tax codes have a number of year-based requirements, but there are other things to consider, from estate planning to vacation time.
The Starbucks strike began November 13th, and expanded to 2,500 baristas November 28th. In December they began camping outside headquarters, and still no negotiations. Don’t buy Starbucks! If you have gift cards, either hold them, or donate to unhoused neighbors.
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Remember all the boy scout controversy, from pedophile coverups to gender wars? They’ve been working to tackle those issues…and are now under attack on the right for “going woke.”
Many troops operate Christmas Tree lots, or have pick-up services. If you stopped going because they were problematic, look again!
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Many ethnic communities rely on holiday markets to fund year-round programs. Cottage makers do too. Look through local event listings for seasonal fairs thrown by immigrant, minority or other local communities, and make it an outing!
Amazon Tips Amazon’s Holiday tip program is underway!Type “Thank my driver” into the app or web site (while logged in) and your most recent delivery driver gets a $5 tip, paid by Amazon. It’s that simple! The program is capped at $10 million in tips, so let’s make sure they spend it all. There is no cost to you. How to do it: It’s really that simple: after an Amazon
Do your kids have more toys than space? If they still believe in Santa, tell them he’s embracing sustainability and wants lightly-used toys to refurbish before the holiday. Donate those toys now, to help parents struggling during the holidays.
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