A few things in life are inevitable: bad weather, taxes and streaming service price increases. Netflix’s main plan — high-definition video with two simultaneous streams — was $8.99 a month in 2014, and now it’s $15.49 a month. The company’s competitors including Disney+, Hulu and Apple’s Apple AAPL -0.19% TV+ is also raising prices. Even … Read more
A few things in life are inevitable: bad weather, taxes and streaming service price increases. Netflix’s main plan — high-definition video with two simultaneous streams — was $8.99 a month in 2014, and now it’s $15.49 a month. The company’s competitors including Disney+, Hulu and Apple’s Apple AAPL -0.19% TV+ is also raising prices. Even … Read more
Almost every day, someone quietly looking for a key rental calls Diane Hessan to ask the same question: Who do you recommend? Mrs. Hessan, a former consulting group CEO who sits on the boards of Panera Bread, Eastern Bank and Tufts University, is one of the best-connected business figures in Boston — and something of … Read more
DEAR HARRIETTE: I think my boyfriend might be a colorist. The other day I asked him what he likes about me and one of the things he named was my “fair complexion”. (We are both African American.) This immediately raised a red flag. I always assumed he liked me for me, not my skin color. … Read more
I-bonds remain an attractive choice for many investors. These inflation-adjusted US savings bonds will earn an annual rate of 6.89% for six months beginning November 1. Previously, I bonds earned an annualized rate of 9.62% when purchased before October 28. The yield for I Bonds far exceeds cash, and the bonds appeal to investors who … Read more
ONE As a resident of Kensington & Chelsea, I was really pleased to see that the Center for London recommends – in a report commissioned by the council – installing cycle lanes on Kensington High Street. With the protected bike lane in 2020, I noticed an increase in cycling, including more women and children. I … Read more
DEAR HARRIETTE: I had an argument with someone I was close to for years. We broke up almost a year ago, but it almost makes me a little sad to admit that my life has been more peaceful without them. They seem to be mad at me though, and it’s obvious. I feel sorry for … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 22 years. Our son leaves for Marine Boot Camp the day after his 18th birthday. He will be a third generation Marine and we are extremely proud of him. He will be stationed in California, several states away from us. Our soon to be 21 year old daughter … Read more
“Should I get an iPad or a Mac?” People often ask me this question, and with the latest iPad software update, the answer is a bit complicated. Apple AAPL 2.71% has added several laptop-like productivity features to the iPad over the past several years, such as mouse support and a file manager. There’s even more … Read more
“Should I get an iPad or a Mac?” People often ask me this question, and with the latest iPad software update, the answer is a bit complicated. Apple AAPL 2.71% has added several laptop-like productivity features to the iPad over the past several years, such as mouse support and a file manager. There’s even more … Read more