Service Holiday Homes

At your service: the holiday homes with a significant difference

Second residences with the perks and services of a hotel and members’ club is thriving sector — with buyers paying a premium for ‘lifestyle per square foot’

World - Financial Times - October 30

'Holiday lets are pricing us out of homes'

Dee Goddard says her family is at the point of "giving up" living in the Derbyshire Dales.

Should you use home equity to cover holiday spending?

Financial experts generally advise against it, but it could make sense in some situations. Here's why.

Should you use home equity to pay off debt before the holidays? What experts say

Using home equity to pay off debt before the holidays could make sense for some, but not everyone.

A Love for Service and Each Other

Ana Lejava and Nickolas Calbos had dates all over the world. “I was acting out of my gut, not out of my brain,” Ms. Levaja said.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

The Uplift: Stars, stripes and service

Two men form a friendship over their love of the U.S. A group helps make travel more comfortable for kids with autism. Plus, more heartwarming stories.

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Close Brothers, Intesa Sanpaolo, Bank Central Asia and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Brookfield, Secure Trust Bank and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Read about U.S. clean tech companies, Fannie Mae, Credit Agricole, and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Swiss Re, National Australia Bank, KBC Group and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 7

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on RHB Bank, Insignia Financial, Bitcoin and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Generali, Computershare, Royal Bank of Canada and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 15

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, the Bank of Canada, Singapore Exchange, BBVA and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on gold futures, real estate investors, U.S. renters and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 15 hours ago

29+ personalized holiday gifts

We rounded up 29+ personalized gifts for everyone on your list — including embroidered tote bags, customized photo puzzles, engraved jewelry and more.

The best holiday gifts under $50

You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to find a great holiday gift. We rounded up tons of gifts under $50 from Patagonia, Parachute, Brightland and more.

The HTSI holiday gift guide 2024

What’s on the HTSI editors’ and contributors’ Christmas lists? We’ve got it covered

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Putting Some Sparkle Into Holiday Hair

Do-it-yourself kits and salon gift certificates are available to create what many call fairy hair.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

How to stay healthy during the holidays

Dr. Jon LaPook shares essential tips to help you stay healthy through the holiday season.

Lacey Chabert on new holiday films

The "Queen of Hallmark Christmas" Lacey Chabert joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss her new holiday film "Hot Frosty" and "The Christmas Quest," which is her 15th Hallmark Christmas film.

‘Bespoke’ private banking: the ultimate in customer service?

Ultra-wealthy clients can pay for customised care in investments, tax and family governance. But they may not get everything they need

Business - Financial Times - October 25

America’s civil service must remain nonpartisan

Any set of civil service reforms should be all about policy and not partisan politics, about accountability to the rule of law and regulation, not someone’s personal agenda.

Politics - The Hill - October 31

German Cabinet approves new form of military service

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Gazan Rescue Service Has Stopped Operating in the North

Residents had to dig through rubble in search of their neighbors after the main emergency service in Gaza said it had stopped operations in the north because it had come under Israeli attacks.

World - The New York Times - November 8

Veterans Day service in Fruita draws big crowd

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Amazon Is Phasing Out Its Freevee Streaming Service

Its shows have moved to Amazon Prime, where they will remain free.

Business - The New York Times - November 14

National Care Service plan 'delayed not scrapped'

The flagship scheme would transfer responsibility for social care from Scottish councils to a new national body.

Postal Service to release Betty White stamp

Betty White may soon be headed to your mailbox — the late legendary actor is poised to be honored with her own U.S. Postal Service (USPS) stamp. An image of the "Golden Girls" star is among several ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

'London-style' bus services promised for England with £1bn boost

The Department for Transport says funding will be allocated based on levels of deprivation and population.

Federal workers brace for Trump overhaul of civil service

President-elect Trump’s plans to reshape the federal workforce would allow him to fire wide swaths of career employees and replace them with political appointees — a move that comes as he has ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Northern Rail passengers hit out at 'rubbish' service

The struggling rail firm has come up with a plan to help it improve services.

Mattel, Hasbro lower guidance ahead of holiday season

Toy giants Mattel and Hasbro decreased 2024 guidance prior to the holiday season as toy sales continue to fall during the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 24

How Amazon Sellers Can Boost Their Holiday Sales

Cyber Week should be brands’ top priority this holiday season. These strategies can help.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Apple cautious on holiday outlook as it starts AI rollout

Shares fall despite solid earnings as analysts weigh impact of new ‘Apple Intelligence’ features

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Retailers Stock Supersize TVs Ahead of Holiday Season

In Q4, giant TV sales see a marked holiday boom.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Center Parcs plans first Scottish holiday village

The project, near Hawick, promises an investment of £350m and could create 1,200 jobs.

These Budget-Friendly Arcade Cabinets Are Perfect Holiday Gifts

Everybody loves arcade cabinets, but many people simply don’t have space in their home--or cash in their wallet--to dedicate to a full-size machine. If that’s the case, it’s worth checking out the ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

Man escorted off plane in Turkey later found dead

Ben Crook fought with his partner on their journey to Turkey before going missing, an inquest hears.

Bolt drivers win right to holiday and minimum wage

Thousands of drivers on ride-hailing and food delivery app Bolt have won a legal claim to be classed as workers.

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