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Zelle is a popular peer-to-peer (P2P) payment service with payments appearing in a recipient’s bank account almost instantly with no extra fees.

With over 2,200 participating financial institutions, ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA -- When Angela Agnes was planning her wedding, she knew she wanted Rylee, her pit bull-German shepherd mix, to be the canine flower girl.

But Agnes said that would require finding someone to bring Rylee to and from the ceremony, and to look after the pup while she was there.

“I was like, ‘Anyone I would trust with my baby is...Read more

Dear Answer Angel: I am standing firm on my decision to color my hair although many of my friends have “gone gray” and stopped this expensive (and time-consuming) practice. I think they look 10 years older, but that’s none of my business.

It is not always easy for me to find the time to get to my stylist for a roots ...Read more

In 2025, fashion is as much about comfort as it is about appearance. After years of blurred lines between work and home, the trend toward relaxed, versatile clothing shows no sign of slowing. What began as a pandemic necessity has matured into a lifestyle choice: people want garments that feel good, look stylish and adapt seamlessly from ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Since you are a true believer in thrift store shopping, you will appreciate that I recently found a great bargain on a pair of barely used suede Birkenstock slip-ons for only a few dollars at a new Goodwill near me.

They had a bit of a stain on one of the shoes, which I figured I could get rid of ...Read more

Online banks typically offer significantly higher interest rates than traditional banks, often with lower fees and better digital tools. The key is knowing what to look for. While online banks share many features with traditional banks — like FDIC insurance and basic account services — others features require more evaluation since you won�...Read more

It’s not quite a coach and not quite an essential fitness tool, but Apple’s latest foray into the fitness tech world does want to be your “Workout Buddy.”

The aptly named feature is powered by artificial intelligence and will be available for walkers, runners and lifters later this year.Apple‘s AI to cheer you on during workouts...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Looking back on the pants and jeans trends in the past years, we have been put in skinny jeans, low-rise muffin top jeans, ripped and torn jeans, and now the clown pants and jeans.

And we buy them.

Most of these looks are not good on everyone. When are we going back to classic, straight-leg tailored ...Read more

The truth is that you may have a harder time getting approved for a credit card if you have a bad credit score — or a score under 580, according to FICO.

About 20 percent of people with bad credit who...Read more

Saving money shouldn’t feel impossible, yet most Americans struggle with it. According to Bankrate’s emergency fund report, the majority of consumers feel uncomfortable with their current level of ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Jonathan "Quest" Brown is the multi-hyphenate creative behind the mental health and wellness streetwear brand Heal, Homie.

Brown's sagacious nature is inviting and assured, but getting to the iteration of himself that aims to help so many along their healing journeys took reckoning with his own grief and deep inner ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I just received a lovely, expensive gift: Tiffany sunglasses! They came in a beribboned Tiffany blue box nestled in a beautiful Tiffany blue glasses case and I am thrilled. That was my first reaction.

But that didn’t last long.

I am now terrified I will lose them. I know he paid more than $400. Do ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I recently rediscovered my diamond jewelry—tennis bracelet, wedding ring, two sizes of hoop earrings. I had them cleaned and they are gorgeous!

However, my lifestyle rarely if ever calls for diamonds. Would it be tacky to wear them with shorts when I go grocery shopping, for example? It bugs me that...Read more

If you’re like many people, you’ve been looking for ways to trim your food budget.

Some ways to save money on groceries include purchasing generic brands, meal planning, sticking to a set budget, checking out sales and comparing prices.1. Make a shopping list and meal plan

If you’ve ever walked into the grocery store with no ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I know you have been critical of the what’s-old-is-new-again popularity of capri pants (especially the flared ones), but how about the now-trending knee-length Bermuda shorts that are being marketed as a "new" warm weather trend — and not just for weekends, but for the office and evening ...Read more