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I am self-employed and my lender tells me I will require a non-qualified mortgage. How is that different than a qualified mortgage? Qualified mortgages…
Month: September 2023
Ask the Medicare expert
Can Medicare help me choose a nursing home for my mother? While there is no substitute for visiting a facility, Medicare does have an online tool to help…
The baby boomer dilemma: Should you sell and rent?
A lot of baby boomers — people born between 1946 and 1964 — have made up their minds. About 85 percent tell researchers they are holding on to their…
Negotiate for what you want
Whether you are shopping at a flea market, deciding on next year’s vacation site, or making a contract, lawyer G. Richard Shell says success starts long…
Unlock the power of workplace connections
In the fast-paced modern work environments, the ability to establish meaningful connections with colleagues can be invaluable. Building friendships in the…
Prolonged grief disorder: Debating the controversial diagnosis
Prolonged grief disorder (PGD), a condition characterized by an extended and intense form of mourning, has become a subject of increasing interest within…
Bedtime stories and sleeping with robots
For many, counting sheep can feel like chasing greased-up lambs. An estimated 30 percent of Americans experience short-term insomnia, while 10 percent…
Discord rolls out new limited and unlimited parental controls
Responding to parent pressure, Discord is rolling out new parental controls. Discord is a voice and video social platform. With over roughly 150 million…
Quick tips for smartphone bliss
Roughly 85 percent of Americans have smartphones and many rely on them not just for texts and calls, but also web browsing, getting directions, ordering…
Can artificial intelligence bring back your loved one?
Think of a deceased loved one. If you could hear their voice one more time, or if you could ask them for advice, would you do it? James Vlahos wanted to…