Print me a pizza
For some of us, it sounds like a dream: a printer that can produce pizza. Send me to the office to make copies, teacher! Ok, so it doesn’t work quite that…
Month: May 2019
Tips for improving air conditioner efficiency
Summer is (nearly) upon us! After a wet, snowy, and cold winter — polar vortex, anyone? — a lot of people are welcoming warmer weather. But the heat can…
Older Americans in popular culture
Who says millennials are the only ones rocking popular culture? In honor of Older Americans Month, here are some men and women in popular culture who…
How to travel safely on public transportation
Public transportation is a great alternative for getting around, and is typically inexpensive as well. And while everyone needs to take basic safety…
Long-term care deduction
In 2019, you can deduct more of your long-term care premiums as a medical expense. 71+ – $5,270 61-70 – $4,220 51-60 – $1,580
The master estate plan
If you become incapacitated or die, what’s the plan? The American Institute for Economic Research can help you figure it out. Their new $10 publication…
Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month, with the 2019 theme being Connect, Create, Contribute. And lest you think this celebration is innately un-trendy, it…
Butterfly on milkweed
Make your family garden eco-friendly Gardens aren’t just about petunias, they can also help animals and encourage native plants. This year when you are…
Celebrating Mother’s Day
Arriving on the second Sunday each May, Mother’s Day is a celebrated tradition that can trace its official roots back to before the Civil War. According…
Ideas on sibling rivalry and how to handle it
The kids are fighting and their rivalry is about to drive mom and dad crazy. Name-calling, arguing, or physically fighting — sibling rivalry can take…