I don’t know about you, but I keep getting emails telling me how I can turn my hobby of writing into a profitable business. I am retired and have a good income, so I am not in a hurry to do extra work. This post summarizes and makes fun of the emails that I receive […]

You may be familiar with the Chinese calendar that assigns an animal and its attributes to each year. The Western Astrological system, similar to the Chinese system, is based on time periods of birth, each having 12 symbols or signs associated with personalities and fortunes. However, whereas the Chinese system is based on archetypal animals, […]

By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC Parenting plans and contact schedules are an important part of divorce proceedings. They help create a semblance of routine in this new chapter of family life for divorcing parents. And for the children  you love. I am a strong believer in co-parenting whenever possible to serve the best interest of your […]

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By Jerry Zezima In my hands, which are big and clumsy, tools are dangerous weapons, which is why I generally avoid using saws, hammers, drills and other menacing objects that could slice off a finger, crush a thumb, pummel a palm or otherwise destroy my hands. So imagine my surprise and delight to find out […]

Although we all deserve the best possible healthcare, in reality, discrimination and disparities in healthcare harm patients throughout the US. Patients can experience discrimination in healthcare based on their race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, and more. Biased treatment and limited access to care can lead to worse outcomes. Unfortunately, discrimination and disparities in healthcare are […]

Many of you know my primary income is from rental real estate, both commercial and residential. And I love to use Zelle because we often pay vendors and have checks lost in the mail never to be heard from again. If you use Zelle, whether it is to rent property, sell an item, or buy […]

 Women are less prepared for retirement than men. On average, women have 30% less saved for retirement than men. Only 47% of working women said they were on track to retire while only 37% of working men said they were on track or ahead of schedule. Women are behind in retirement planning. According to a […]

Healthy aging stories always inspire me, especially about older athletes. This one was a jaw-dropper, unlike anything I’ve ever seen. It’s not new but stays in mind when I think about our ageist society and what stereotypes we have of elders. As reported by CNN and New York affiliate WHAM, a man broke into the […]

Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed widespread financial hardship and market volatility that’s left many retirees questioning the safety of their investments. The current economic climate is uncertain, to say the least. What we’re experiencing today isn’t, or at least shouldn’t be a shock or surprise. Inflation and recession and the rise and fall […]