August 15, 2014

This weekend may be one of the best times of the year to buy a car. A look at five years of industry sales data found that prices are lowest in the month of August, with Saturdays and Sundays the best days of the week to buy. The first few days of the month usually bring the best bargains on car prices. Source Link

Eating out usually means eating more. A study showed that people consume an average of about 200 calories more a day than when they cook at home. Those extra calories at the restaurant typically come from more energy-dense foods, larger portions, and more empty calories such as sugar-sweetened beverages. Source Link

What’s the go-to gift for grandma? How about a tablet? A new report says one-in-four Americans over 55 owns a tablet computer. Experts say the tablet computer poses much less of a challenge to operate than a laptop or desktop, and has just as much power and versatility with apps. Source Link