Have you ever discovered you’re all out of a certain ingredient when you’re in the middle of preparing a recipe? I hate when that happens. And I don’t want to run to the store. For me, an unscheduled trip like that could easily cost $40, maybe more. That’s just how impulsive I can be. I’ve…
Should You Rent in Retirement?
Some people rent in retirement because they don’t have much choice; they can’t afford to own homes. But financial planners say renting can make more sense than owning in some circumstances, even for retirees who can afford the costs of homeownership. Renting offers flexibility as well as freedom from all the chores and expenses of…
Grand Performances
Dance and music school recitals create life-long memories. Make sure those memories are all good memories by adhering to a few etiquette rules. Applaud for Everyone While you’re there to show your support and pride in your child’s performance, it’s important to show all the kids your appreciation for their hard work and months of…
VIDEO: Locals Hear Dog Stranded on Cliff Barking for Help After 4 Days—Here’s What They Did Next
Animal lovers in Malaysia crossed a river and hiked a steep mountain to save a stray dog that had been stranded on a cliffside for four days. They could hear the canine barking and see it on the cliffside from a far distance below. It appeared in distress. Francis Poh and three other volunteers set out…
Concerned Family Helps Rescue Giant Pacific Octopus Stranded at Low Tide in State Park
A young girl and her family who found a giant Pacific octopus stranded in a state park at low tide helped rescue the creature by alerting park authorities. The octopus likely would not have survived without all of their help. On March 15, a family from Vancouver, British Columbia, was visiting Bay View State Park, Washington, when…
Melodies From a River of Harmonies: The Music of Frederick Loewe
In “Marry Me,” a 2022 romantic comedy starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson, a mega- pop star has a relationship with a random fan who holds up a “Marry Me” sign at one of her concerts. The movie was promoted as a vehicle for Lopez’s songs and those of Maluma, a Colombian pop star who…
‘Try to Cancel Me’: NBC Sports Broadcasting Legend Quits Job to Speak Truth to Power on Podcast
She was the crown jewel of NBC Sports television. A winner of Emmys and trailblazer for women in broadcasting, Michele Tafoya reached millions of viewers in living rooms across America—all from the sidelines on “Monday Night Football.” After nearly 30 years on the air, Tafoya left it all to start podcasting on Salem and speaking her…
Regulators Focus on Frauds Targeting Seniors
April 5, 2023
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By Lisa Gerstner From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Andrew Hartnett, deputy commissioner of the Iowa Insurance Division and president of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), explains how to best protect vulnerable seniors. Question: Protecting seniors from fraud and exploitation is part of NASAA’s mission. What types of scams are targeting seniors lately? Answer: States…
Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Apr. 5)
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery fell 10 cents to $80.61 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for June delivery rose 5 cents to $84.99 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for May delivery rose 8 cents to $2.82 a gallon. May heating oil rose 6 cents to $2.73 a gallon. May natural gas rose 4 cents…
Book Review: ‘While Time Remains: A North Korean Defector’s Search for Freedom in America’
In her new book, “While Time Remains: A North Korean Defector’s Search for Freedom in America,” Yeonmi Park issues an ominous warning about what the future may hold for America if the present course is not reversed. Park was born in North Korea and endured a horrible existence in her early years, which she wrote about…
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