Friday, May 9, 2025
Care.com has agreed to an $8.5 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) following allegations of deceiving caregivers and families using its platform. According to the complaint, Care.com engaged in deceptive advertising by overstating the number of available jobs and making unsubstantiated claims about potential earnings, luring caregivers into […]
Retirees have been increasingly choosing to settle in Arizona in recent years for various reasons, including its favorable climate, economic conditions, tax benefits, housing options, and social and health services. Here’s an overview of these factors and how they impact retirees: Economy Arizona has a diverse and growing economy, driven […]
As of August 26, 2024, the world’s oldest living person is Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who is 116 years old. She was born on May 23, 1908, in Osaka, Japan. Tomiko has lived a long and active life, which she attributes to her regular physical activities and connection with […]
John Alfred Tinniswood, the world’s oldest living man, is celebrating his 112th birthday today, August 26, 2024. Born in Liverpool in 1912, Tinniswood has lived through remarkable periods of history and attributes his long life primarily to “just luck.” He doesn’t claim to have any special secrets for longevity but […]
Over the past five years, Social Security scams have increasingly targeted seniors. Identifying Social Security Scams: Unsolicited Calls or Emails: Scammers often contact individuals via phone calls, emails, or text messages, claiming to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA typically contacts individuals by mail for official communications, […]
Some of my friends, one after another, are departing from this world. Those who remain are anxious and apprehensive: “When will it be my turn?” It is well understood that birth is followed by death, but what happens before and after still leaves many worried and concerned. There are two […]
The latest prostate cancer screening guidelines emphasize informed decision-making for men considering PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) testing. Key recommendations include: Age Recommendations: Men aged 55 to 69 should discuss the potential benefits and harms of PSA screening with their healthcare provider before making a decision. Men at higher risk, such as […]
When a survivor of a deceased Social Security beneficiary remarries, the impact on their survivor benefits depends on the type of benefits they receive and their age at the time of remarriage: Survivor Benefits for Widows and Widowers: Generally, if you remarry before you reach the age of 60 (or […]
16th Century 1542: Portuguese explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo navigates the coast of California and names present-day San Pedro Bay “Bay of Smokes” due to the smoke from Native American campfires. 18th Century 1769: Spanish expedition led by Gaspar de Portolà and accompanied by Franciscan missionary Junípero Serra reaches the area […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. These tasks include reasoning, learning, problem-solving, perception, language understanding, and decision-making. AI can be categorized into two main types: Narrow AI (Weak AI): This type of AI is designed to perform […]