I keep an eye on Barnes & Noble. They had a large store near Lincoln Center that's now a Century 21. People would browse there but buy from Amazon. They also sell Nook, an eBook reader that preceded the Kindle, but has since lost almost all of its market share. Since I share my Amazon … Continue reading Barnes & Noble fighting to stay alive
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Ways to modify your home for your old age
This has the classic list. Worth noting. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home/six-ways-to-make-your-home-ready-for-aging-in-place/2018/08/07/68eacb44-951d-11e8-a679-b09212fb69c2_story.html? Want to ‘age in place’? Make sure your home has these 6 things. (iStock) By Daniel Bortz August 8. 2018 Planning to stay in your home well into your golden years? Doing some renovations before you retire can help make your house more accessible and safe for your … Continue reading Ways to modify your home for your old age
Where you grow up virtually predetermines whether or not you can escape a life of poverty
Detailed New National Maps Show How Neighborhoods Shape Children for Life Some places lift children out of poverty. Others trap them there. Now cities are trying to do something about the difference. By Emily Badger and Quoctrung Bui Oct. 1, 2018 SEATTLE — The part of this city east of Northgate Mall looks like many of the neighborhoods … Continue reading Where you grow up virtually predetermines whether or not you can escape a life of poverty
1980s Universal life insurance isn’t working out for many because of low interest rates
Universal Life Insurance, a 1980s Sensation, Has Backfired A long decline in interest rates caused premiums to soar when they were supposed to stay level By Leslie Scism Updated Sept. 19, 2018 10:54 a.m. ET A popular insurance product of the 1980s and 1990s has come back to bite many older Americans. Universal life was a … Continue reading 1980s Universal life insurance isn’t working out for many because of low interest rates
Our healthcare system is irretrievably broken – Employer-Provided health insurance approaches $20,000 a year
Having just returned from Scandinavia where people don't go bankrupt (or die) because of healthcare costs, this article simply disgusts me. https://www.wsj.com/articles/employer-provided-health-insurance-approaches-20-000-a-year-1538575201? Employer-Provided Health Insurance Approaches $20,000 a Year Deductibles that workers must pay out of their pockets also rose, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation Nurse Kim Schrag helping Julie Larson hold her infant … Continue reading Our healthcare system is irretrievably broken – Employer-Provided health insurance approaches $20,000 a year
Are you in the US middle class?
This article includes fun and eye-opening calculators that you can use to determine if you're in the middle class, above, or below (based on US income levels). http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/09/06/are-you-in-the-american-middle-class
A different perspective on what being wealthy really does for you
The "Real" Advantage Of Being Wealthy - Mr. Tako Escapes mrtakoescapes.com · by Mr. Tako There’s a myth being propagated about the wealthy (mostly by movies, social media, and television) and it goes a little something like this: When you become wealthy you can buy whatever you want, and you won’t need to work anymore. Life is … Continue reading A different perspective on what being wealthy really does for you
Amazon Kindle Unlimited is now 50% off for new subscribers — a great deal
https://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/amazon-kindle-unlimited-is-now-50-off-for-new-subscribers Good e-Reader The latest news on Audiobooks, eBooks and eReaders Amazon Kindle Unlimited is now 50% off for new subscribers September 28, 2018 By Michael Kozlowski 2 Comments Amazon Kindle Unlimited is running a promotion where you can get a six month subscription for $4.99 per month, or $29.97 for the entire term. It normally costs $9.99 per month, … Continue reading Amazon Kindle Unlimited is now 50% off for new subscribers — a great deal
Social Security increase announcement explained by Motley Fool
https://www.fool.com/retirement/2018/09/22/a-preliminary-look-at-social-securitys-2019-cola.aspx A Preliminary Look at Social Security's 2019 COLA With the second important inflationary data point of three released, beneficiaries are getting a better idea of the "raise" they can expect next year. Sean Williams (TMFUltraLong) Sep 22, 2018 at 6:51AM For better or worse, Social Security is America's most important social program. It's responsible … Continue reading Social Security increase announcement explained by Motley Fool
Is this the next part of our economy that could deflate suddenly?
I've been intrigued by how many of my friends saw this New York Times article and think the energy boom is a legitimate area of concern for the economy. The Next Financial Crisis Lurks Underground Fueled by debt and years of easy credit, America’s energy boom is on shaky footing. Sept. 1, 2018 Zak Tebbal … Continue reading Is this the next part of our economy that could deflate suddenly?
Has your cash been refused recently?
One obvious factor that's not in this article is that cash is being seen more and more as something only used if you have something to hide. The US Treasury rules about the deposit or transport of anything over $10,000 is just the most obvious reflection of that attitude. Cash Is a Miracle. So Why … Continue reading Has your cash been refused recently?
Make your life simple — if you need a new iPhone, buy an iPhone 7
Note: If you like using corded earphones, you may need to stop no later than an iPhone 6. Just understand that the earphone plug is gone, the same as Touch ID. We're just holding off the inevitable. I'm quite happy with my iPhone 7 Plus. Not only does it do all the technical and daily … Continue reading Make your life simple — if you need a new iPhone, buy an iPhone 7
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