Biggest Threats to a Comfortable Retirement?
Submitted by Jack Conlisk, Edward Jones Financial Advisor If you save and invest for decades, you’d like to know you can retire without financial worries. Nonetheless, you still have to be aware of some threats to a comfortable retirement—and how to respond to them. These threats include: Inflation – Inflation has been high recently, but […]
Can You Lengthen Your Life?
Researchers Explore How to Stay Healthy Longer Want the secret to living a longer and healthier life? Scientists have found ways to prolong the healthy lifespans of worms, mice, and even monkeys. Their work has revealed exciting new clues about the biology of aging. But solid evidence still shows that the best way to boost […]
How Much Will I Need to Retire
By Krista McBeath, McBeath Financial Group As a retirement planner, my mission is to help you achieve your retirement goals. When people consult with me, they often want to know if they have saved enough in their IRA or 401K to enjoy the retirement of their dreams without running out of money. For those […]
Alzheimer’s Association Empowering Through Education
Enduring and overcoming stigma is an ongoing challenge for people living with Alzheimer’s and their care partners. Those living with the disease say myths and misconceptions others have about the disease can make a dementia diagnosis even more challenging. This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter is providing numerous […]
A Plant-Based Prescription for Migraines
Information from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine www.pcrm.org Research has shown surprising links between migraines and food. Certain foods can cause migraines, while others can prevent or even treat them. Physicians Committee research published in the Journal of Headache and Pain found that a plant-based diet reduces migraine pain. The severity of participants’ worst […]
Still Dreaming of Jeannie
By Nick Thomas No doubt many a teenage lad, and even a few adults, developed a major crush on Barbara Eden during her 5-season run in the 60s sitcom “I Dream of Jeannie.” Now 91, fans are delighted to see the actress looking so youthful and healthy. “I have exercised all my life and […]
No One Like a Mother
By Sherry Gordon-Harris, Health Alliance We all know one, you may even be one, or you were blessed to be raised by one. You know exactly what I am talking about. A mom—otherwise known as Mommy, Momma, Mother, Mama and a slew of other nicknames that come with her role. Some of these moms […]
Building Essential Caregiver Skills
Submitted by Annette Morrison, CRS-A/D, M.S., CCSI Case Coordination LLC Jenny wasn’t prepared for the way mom refused to get dressed for her doctor’s appointment at 9am. Geraldine normally moved slowly, but this morning—the one morning they didn’t have time to waste—she was stubbornly refusing to get ready while doing silly things. She spread […]
Tax Deductions for the Self-Employed
Submitted by Diversified Financial Solutions Many people have questions about expenses and tax deductions for the self-employed. Here are 21 items that may help you. Advertising: Any materials for marketing your business (e.g. flyers, signage, ads, branded promo items, events, or trade shows) and the cost of developing those (e.g. agency or designer […]
Big News From Rich Little
By Nick Thomas For those of us who lived through the 70s and 80s, the comedic impressionist Rich Little was everywhere on television. While he guest-starred in many classic TV shows, Little will always be remembered for his hilarious appearances on the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast TV series in the 1970s and early 80s. […]
