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5 Best Smart Christmas Lights (2023): String Lights, Garlands, Outdoor Lights
17Dec By adminNo Comments
Technology

5 Best Smart Christmas Lights (2023): String Lights, Garlands, Outdoor Lights

Sick of climbing that ladder every year to put your lights up? Consider a permanent set of smart lights. This weatherproof model from Govee scores an IP67 rating (IP65 for the control box) and can handle temperatures of –4 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. They are designed to be up year-round. I (Simon) tested the 100-foot string (200-foot is also an option), which comes divided into six sections, with an extension cord to branch from the lower level to your roof line. Each bulb is around an inch and a half square and juts out an inch. A flat cable joins them together at 18-inch intervals. Installation was fairly easy for the most part, with the adhesive sticking well to the plastic underhang of my home. I used the supplied screw clips to tidy up some cables and fix them more securely. You can ...
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How to Keep Holiday Spending in Check During Retirement | Retirement
7Dec By adminNo Comments
Money

How to Keep Holiday Spending in Check During Retirement | Retirement

Retirees living on Social Security and other fixed income streams may need to adjust their holiday spending strategy this year amid the high cost of food, retail goods and other items. But with a careful eye and a commitment to budgeting, it's still possible to have a great holiday while keeping your spending in check.To manage costs during the season of gifts and gatherings, consider the following: Recognize the challenges of holiday spending. Develop a realistic holiday budget. Follow handy money-saving tips for retirees. Implement a solid savings plan. Keep track of your spending. Manage credit wisely. Balance fun and finances in retirement. Recognize the Challenges of Holiday SpendingIt can be easy to get caught up in the spirit of the season. You might have invitations to atte...
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British Airways Holidays further extends double tier points offer – Business Traveller
24Jul By adminNo Comments
Travel

British Airways Holidays further extends double tier points offer – Business Traveller

British Airways has once again extended its double tier points offer on flights taken as part of selected package holidays. The carrier first launched the offer in 2021 to encourage customers to book during the Covid pandemic, but has extended the promotion several times, most recently in May of this year. The offer is now valid for travel up until 31 December, 2024, for customers booking a minimum five-night package (flight and hotel or flight and car hire). Note that bookings must originate in the UK to be eligible for the double tier points, and the terms and conditions for the offer stipulate that the hotel/car element of the package must be used (hotel occupied and or car rental hired) for the full booked duration. A reminder for those readers still holding British Airways eVouchers...
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