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Talking about money can be a recipe for tension and miscommunication among family members. Bring in retirement and estate planningand your aging parentsand youve concocted a conversation no one really wants to have. Ivepreviously coveredhow aging parents can broach this subject with their adult children, but what about the reverse? How can adult children talk to their parents about their retirement, estate, and other long-term financial plans? Discussing retirement plans with your aging parents can be difficult, but it’s a necessary conversation to have....

They are a match made in heaven or, more accurately, France. Pommes aligot is thene plus ultraof cheesy mashed potatoes. Far from mere cheese-flavored potatoes, these could almost be called potato-y cheese. What is pommes aligot? Pommes aligot hails from Aubrac, a once-volcanic region in south-central France. Its somewhere in between mashed potatoes and fondue, and it is intense, stretchy, and rib-stickingly comforting. This dish is 43% cheese by mass....

A plurality of plurals today! If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Does todays Connections game require any special knowledge? Sports and celebrities make appearances today. The names will be pretty recognizable for most of us, even if you dont follow those areas closely....

Once Apple updates your iPhone to support RCS, texting an Android user won’t be so harrowing. In fact, it may almost seem like they have an iPhone of their own. What is RCS? RCS stands for Rich Communication Services, and is a messaging protocol similar to iMessage. Unlike iMessage, however, RCS isn’t brand-dependent. LikeiMessage, though, RCS is a feature-filled messaging solution. These features are not groundbreaking. They’ve been a part of rich messaging platforms, from WhatsApp to iMessage, for years....

Brilliant is a beauty queen. you might choose how many sliders you have, depending on what kind of switch youre replacing. (Since these are not directly wired, youll get to choose what these control). Most of the time, youll interact with the sliders to control lights nearby. Even still, I was impressed with the innovations. As with most smart devices, installation requires a neutral line (the white wire, usually). This solves the issue with the vast majority of self-installed switches....

Mac and cheese is one of Americas most beloved dishes. All varietiesgooey or baked, embellished or plainare welcome. Noodles draped in melted cheese and dairy; its a simple scoop of carb heaven. But when you need a vegan option, where do you begin? Why, with the cheese sauce, of course. Think of it this way: most dry pastas are already vegan, so youre halfway there. Use this cashew cheese sauce to take you the rest of the way....

ThePixel 8 Prois my personal favorite Android smartphone right now, and for good reason. It combines solid performance, fantastic cameras, and an excellent display in one package. The question is: Which one is better? Let’s dive into the data. The Pixel 8 Pro offers slick, rounded corners that feel good in your hands. Both devices also feature a USB-C charger on the bottom, as well as bottom-mounted speakers. The backs of the phones presents one of the biggest differences....

Todays puzzle might be a tad confusing, but dont worry, I wont STEER you wrong. If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Does todays Connections game require any special knowledge?...

Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless brining methods, divisive side dishes, and argumentative relatives. Its no wonder hosting can be stressful. Unless youve gotThe Right Stuffing, that is. Thanksgiving dinner is a dance. You dont have to remember a thing. And this year, weve created anprintable timelineyou can have for yourself. Be smart about strategy Make two smaller pans of sides instead of one big one. Youll have a backup pan of stuffing in that second wave of sides....

Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless brining methods, divisive side dishes, and argumentative relatives. Its no wonder hosting can be stressful. Unless youve gotThe Right Stuffing, that is. Your family might even compliment your great successas they shouldbut dont get too comfortable yet. Theres still an important task ahead: carving. From cutting board to serving platter, heres a guide on how to do it. Carving a turkey is not an activity to do in front of polite company....

Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless brining methods, divisive side dishes, and argumentative relatives. Its no wonder hosting can be stressful. Unless youve gotThe Right Stuffing, that is. I weld; I started blowing glass at fifteen. I like fire just fine. Introducing the Turk n Surf First, youre going to need to assemble your tools and ingredients. I bought three gallons of peanut oil for $64 and then a petite eleven-pound gobbler....

Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless brining methods, divisive side dishes, and argumentative relatives. Its no wonder hosting can be stressful. Unless youve gotThe Right Stuffing, that is. It’s hardly the main event of Thanksgiving, nor is it a runner-up. Yet this savory sauce is indisputably necessary at the table. you’re able to always zhuzh it up later. you oughta keep the butter happy. One essential part of making the sauce smooth is heating up your liquid before you begin....

Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless brining methods, divisive side dishes, and argumentative relatives. Its no wonder hosting can be stressful. Unless youve gotThe Right Stuffing, that is. The Thanksgiving meal makes me think of two things: turkey and pie. Weve talked plenty of turkey, so I think weve waited long enough. Side dishes vary from year to year, but dessert requires at least one pie. Making a pie can be challenging, but its worth the fresh, flavorful results....