My father gifted his house to his four children too late to be able to qualify for Medicaid (it was inside the 3-year window) and pay for his nursing home. Three of my siblings took a HELOC to pay his bills and keep the house. I did not have the same desire. I paid off … Read more
Travel is once again on the rise as the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have been relaxed worldwide. But now that those formative years have passed, now traveling is about more than just getting away and having a good time. According to the Global Wellness Institute, “the future of travel is intention.” We can have a deeper … Read more
By KELVIN CHAN, AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Royal fans have poured into the heart of London to experience the flag-lined roads, pomp-filled processions and, above all, brave a mileslong line for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, who died after an unprecedented seven decades on the throne. And while … Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California launched a publicly funded website on Tuesday to promote the state’s abortion services, listing clinics, linking to financial help for travel and lodging and letting teenagers in other states know they don’t need their parents permission to get an abortion in the state. The website is part of Democratic Gov. … Read more
Despite all the efforts, no one can stop the inevitable process of aging. With time, the body begins to show signs of aging and it is absolutely a natural process. Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee recently dropped a post on her Instagram space where she explained the situation and said that controlling the phenomenon of aging is … Read more
Consumers See Health and Well-being as “Essential” Spend Category, Accenture Survey Finds Research highlights consumer-facing companies need to respond to redefined consumer priorities NEW YORK; Sept. 7, 2022 – Despite financial uncertainty, consumers are not willing to reduce the amount they spend on health and well-being, according to the latest in a series of consumer … Read more
BEIJING (AP) — The US government is suspending 26 flights by Chinese airlines from the United States to China in a dispute over anti-virus controls after Beijing suspended flights by American carriers. The Department of Transportation on Thursday complained Beijing violated an air travel agreement and treated airlines unfairly under a system that requires them … Read more
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Nevada-based discount airline aha! has stopped flying after its parent, ExpressJet Airlines, filed for bankruptcy protection and said it would sell its assets. ExpressJet said it faced lower-than-expected revenue because demand for travel weakened with new COVID-19 variants. It also said it was burdened with high costs, particularly for jet fuel. … Read more
___ As Amazon grows, so does its eye on consumers NEW YORK (AP) — From what you buy online, to how you remember tasks, to when you monitor your doorstep, Amazon is seemingly everywhere. And it appears the company doesn’t want to halt its reach anytime soon. In recent weeks, Amazon has said it will … Read more
It may be hard to believe, but 60% of Americans suffer from a chronic disease. Chronic disease is defined as a condition that lasts one year or more, and requires ongoing medical attention or limits activities of daily living, or both. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a staggering four in … Read more