Thursday, 3 September, 2026
A financial decision can be beneficial from one perspective but harmful from another. An investment sale may reduce portfolio risk while creating a large tax bill. A strategy that lowers this year’s taxes may produce much larger required distributions later. A strong investment portfolio may still fail if the retiree […]
Retirement planning involves much more than choosing investments or preparing an annual tax return. Retirees must coordinate income, Social Security, Medicare, taxes, investment risk, required minimum distributions, insurance, and estate planning. Three credentials frequently appear in these conversations: CFP®, CFA®, and CPA. Although their responsibilities sometimes overlap, each represents a […]
Eighty-two years later, the sight of American troops beneath the Arc de Triomphe remains one of the most powerful images of freedom in modern history. A historical clarification Paris was officially liberated on August 25, 1944, when German forces surrendered after an uprising by the French Resistance and the arrival […]
Imagine sitting in a café in Paris, checking into a hotel in Tokyo, shopping at a market in Mexico City or sending a message to a relative in Việt Nam. You may not speak the local language, but say “OK,” and there is a good chance the other person will […]
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to a landmark settlement valued at approximately $17 billion over allegations that it designed its platforms to keep children and teenagers online while failing to disclose the risks to their mental and physical health. The proposed agreement, announced on August […]
Original Medicare pays a large portion of approved medical expenses—but not everything. Beneficiaries may still be responsible for hospital deductibles, copayments and generally 20% of Medicare-approved outpatient costs. Original Medicare also has no annual out-of-pocket limit. Medicare Supplement Insurance, commonly called “Medigap,” helps pay some of these remaining expenses. What […]
America’s national parks offer older adults a wonderful opportunity to enjoy fresh air, gentle exercise, spectacular scenery, wildlife, and the history of the nation. In 2026, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees on several holidays and commemorative dates. As of August 23, 2026, four fee-free dates remain: August […]
Consumers—especially older adults—should check their medicine cabinets after nearly 40,000 bottles of a popular over-the-counter eye drop were recalled nationwide because the manufacturer could not guarantee that the product was sterile. Prestige Brands Holdings voluntarily recalled 39,060 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief. The recall began on July […]
Can certain foods prevent cancer? According to a recent WebMD overview, no single food can prevent or cure cancer. However, a healthy eating pattern—especially one rich in plant-based foods—may help lower the risk of developing certain cancers while also supporting heart health, digestion, weight control, and overall well-being. Build a […]
Information current through August 15, 2026, using CDC and FDA updates available through August 13. Most reported activity occurred from May through early August 2026. Key national numbers Category Confirmed illnesses Hospitalizations Deaths U.S.-acquired cases, May 1–Aug. 10 13,895 740 2 Iceberg-lettuce outbreak 9,481 398 2 Travel-associated cases acquired abroad […]