Writing a legacy letter: Send love forward
Who knows what the world will be like 50 or 100 years from now. Will robots do everything for us? Will work be optional? Whatever the future holds, human…
Year: 2026
Leg cramps can be minimized
One unwelcome highlight of aging is leg cramps. Nearly 60 percent of older adults report the plague. There are several causes. Dehydration and electrolyte…
Why student debt is an issue
You love your 18-year-old. You want to make him happy. So would you hand him the keys to a Ferrari, a bottle of tequila, and tell him to figure out what’s…
Navigating student Aid: Make some decisions on college financing
If your child is in the junior year of high school, financial aid for college is top of mind, time to make some decisions. Bottom line: The kids are going…
Is the Parent PLUS option for you?
. Parent PLUS loans are federal loans, the easiest loans you will ever get, and one of most expensive, to pay for a student’s college. They aren’t for…
Is travel insurance worth the extra cost?
Travel insurance is more than just a box you can check when you purchase airline tickets. It can cover a wide variety of issues, from minor snafus like…
The Year of Confusion: What did the ancient Romans do during January?
The Romans did nothing during January because January didn’t exist. According to the BBC, the early Roman calendar contained only 304 days and ten months….
It’s not too late to celebrate Mari Lwyd
If you’re Welsh, you might have dusted off your festive horse skull for Christmas, but this weird and wonderful tradition has been part of midwinter…
National Bird Day: How to help our fine feathered friends
Three days are set aside each year to celebrate birds, but January 5, National Bird Day, remains the oldest and most focused on conservation, education,…
Resolutions are an ancient tradition
If you are joining millions of Americans in making New Year’s resolutions, you are continuing an ancient tradition. begun 4,000 years ago in Babylon….