A.A. Newton's posts

The right tools will turn your kitchen into a batch-cooking factory.

State Medicaid agencies can start re-evaluating eligibility on April 1.

Include these sneaky expenses in your budget to avoid unpleasant surprises.

No, you can't tell what the popular cookware is made of just by looking at the branding.

A tin of anchovies—oil and all—adds savoriness and richness in a single step.

Choosing one allium puts its unique flavor front and center.

Getting a full refund is always better than filing a chargeback, but sometimes you have no choice.

Knowing even two or three things about the local team is a great way to make connections.

Sometimes, peeing is your cat's way of telling you their litter box sucks.

A professional tune-up is great, but you can take care of the basics on your own.

If an object could start conversations you'd rather not have, put it away.

The dish soap doesn't really matter, and you're letting it sit around for way too long.

Presidents Day weekend is the busiest time of year for the IRS phone lines.

If you let their interests lead they way, you're much more likely to have a good time.

Good (or even decent) car deals are hard to come by, but you can still find a car that works for you.

A light, delicate, lemony pasta dish is the single most romantic meal on Earth.

That annoying ring of unmelted wax isn't inevitable.

Store-brand coffee creamer turns plain whey into a delicious shake—and it costs way less than fancy flavored powders.

As usual, there are several changes to keep in mind while preparing your return.

Keep these things in mind as you navigate your pet's more challenging senior years.