KFF Health News: Honey, Sweetie, Dearie – The Perils of Elderspeak
A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his assisted living apartment in Roseville, California. An aide who was…
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The Investment I Learned About in the Streets of New York City
I’ve been writing about options strategies a lot lately – particularly selling options, because it’s an excellent strategy for generating income in markets…
Alliance Protects Voting Rights With Key Victory in North Carolina
North Carolina state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin conceded his loss to Justice Alison Riggs on Wednesday, ending a lengthy fight in which…
Senate Confirms Frank Bisignano as SSA Commissioner Despite Controversy Over His DOGE Connections, Lack of Relevant Experience
The Senate confirmed Frank Bisignano to head the Social Security Administration (SSA) along party lines on Tuesday, with a 53-47 vote. His term…
Alliance Marks Older Americans Month
Thursday, May 1 was the first day of Older Americans Month. Historically, this month commemorates older Americans and provides an opportunity for us…
Retirees Congratulate Jan Schakowsky on Exceptional Career in Congress
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL) announced on Monday that she will not seek another term in Congress. She has represented Illinois’ 9th congressional district…
Should We Put Our Kid in Daycare?
Now that Little Matchstick is more than a year old, other parents and our family members have started asking, “are you putting him…
Why Market Volatility Can Be Your Best Friend
When the market crashes – or even just pulls back, as we’ve seen lately – a lot of attention is paid to volatility….
ASML Holding: A Potential Value Play in the Semiconductor Space
ASML Holding (Nasdaq: ASML) is a little-known mainstay in the world of semiconductor manufacturing. If you’ve never heard of this Dutch tech giant,…