As we go into the darker months of the year, now is the time to reflect. How can we be happier and healthier as the year winds down? We are entering the time of togetherness, holidays, and endless festivities. That, in and of itself, can feel overall stressful. New rituals can change your life’s course.Continue reading "How To Start New Rituals To Be Happier and Healthier"
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With several new outbreaks affecting the entire country, many people are asking: Is my food still safe to eat? A new parasite is making its way around the country and affecting people nationwide. From popular food chains to grocery store purchases, people are nervous. With Cyclospora putting hundreds of people in the emergency room—including 2Continue reading "Is Your Food Safe to Eat?"
“Helping Consumers Stretch Their Dollars” June 1, 2026 Issued By: Thomas Hinton President & CEO American Consumer Council San Diego, CA (800)-544-0414 www.americanconsumercouncil.org ACC’s Overall Performance in FY 2025-2026: The American Consumer Council (ACC) is pleased to report high growth during the past fiscal year. As we begin our new budget year, ACC can reportContinue reading "ACC Annual Report for 2025-2026"
Dining out has become a luxury as prices for everything climb higher. As affordability worries permeate the minds of Americans, eating-out may not be as feasible for much longer. Even the price of a pizza has gone through the roof these past two years! To complicate matters, the tipping culture has had its complexities overContinue reading "Many Restaurants are Adding 3-5% Surcharges to Your Bill—Fair or Unfair?"
A growing number of Americans are leaving the United States and opting to work abroad. But workforce experts and human resource managers are asking, “Why?” While there are a number of explanations, data shows that after the Coronavirus that plagued the world for four years and altered so many lives, the number of Americans whoContinue reading "Americans Keep Leaving the USA to Work Abroad…But Why?"
With gas prices skyrocketing, Americans are struggling at the pump. This has paved the way for many to consider alternative options. In the last few months, gas has increased tenfold. With no end in sight for the gas price increase, it is time to consider a new way to drive less and save more money.Continue reading "How To Drive Less and Save More"
Job hugging is the new term that is taking over the workforce. Millions of people are guilty of doing it. However, is this a smart move—or foolish? Job hugging may appear like the right idea, but is this truly the case? Can job hugging actually be a bad thing? Here is everything you need toContinue reading "Job Hugging—Is it smart or foolish?"
Home-cooked meals are always going to be the clear winner. Whether it be your mother’s or grandmother’s hand that made those delicious meals, they remain in your memory. Beyond simple nostalgia, home-cooked meals can offer even more benefits: They can help you lose weight and maintain a healthy regime. In a time where health isContinue reading "Home-cooked Meals Reap Many Healthy Benefits"
Tax season 2026 is in full swing. It’s imperative to get all your documents in order and submitted on time and to the appropriate IRS filing centers. However, you must ensure that the documents are drafted properly. You can land in hot water should you make a mistake. The IRS is notorious for conducting audits,Continue reading "Top 5 IRS Audit Triggers to Beware Of"
The holidays are upon us, and so are the stresses. Each year, millions of Americans bear the cold to go shopping for their loved ones. And each year, with endless inundation of media and ads to do more, buy more, be more floods our nervous systems. This can wreak havoc on our mental health. ThisContinue reading "Reframe Your Mental Health This Month"