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Subscriptions, Automatic Renewals: the FTC and States
In the fall of 2021, the FTC issued a new policy statement pertaining to subscription offers, automatic renewals and negative option marketing. This seems to have fallen “under the radar” and I want to make sure you are aware! Automatic Renewals Automatic renewals and subscription models are used throughout the US in daily life. You […]
Burdens
The word burden, what does it mean to you? After a conversation I had this week, I got to thinking about the word “burden”. The Cambridge Dictionary provided a definition that resonates, “something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about“. This definition says more than “a heavy load” referenced so […]
New 988 Hotline
The new 988 Hotline was launched 7.15.2022. Verywell Health published an article this week to highlight the features of this service. https://www.verywellhealth.com/988-suicide-prevention-hotline-5547790. Here are highlights from this important resource. Overview Starting July 16, you can call or text 988 for help if you’re experiencing a mental health crisis The hotline can connect callers to trained […]
Palliative Care and Hospice Care
Palliative Care and Hospice Care are two terms that are distinctly different and often misunderstood. Let’s break down what they mean and the care involved with each. While the objective of both hospice and palliative care is pain and symptom relief, the prognosis and goals of care tend to be different. Palliative Care Services This […]
July 4th Facts and Trivia
Happy 4th of July! Celebrating July 4th and Independence is a National Holiday. Food, friends, family and fireworks mark this day throughout the US. Recently, I found something on the Regan Foundation Org website highlighting 4th of July facts and trivia that caught my eye 👀 that I’d like to share today. It’s fun to […]
IRS Changes Impact Retirement Accounts in 2022
The tax code is not exactly “bedtime reading” 🙂 I read an article this week on https://financebuzz.com/irs-retirement-changes?pid=1692 I’m sharing with my own information added! Want you to have a heads up to the 2022 IRS changes impacting retirement accounts. As you save for retirement, take note of the following changes. 1. Maximum contributions are higher […]
Long Distance Caregiving
Caregiving is a topic many (most) will or have faced in life. Long distance caregiving adds an additional element to the equation. Caregiving resources have developed quite a bit over the years. Knowing about and using resources when you need help with long distance and/or local caregiving is why I’m writing this post today. State […]
2022 Alzheimer’s Impact
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed in June as an opportunity to spread the word about and discuss Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The 2022 statistics infographic about from the Alzheimer’s Organization are staggering. Something I was reminded of this week is the correlation between heart […]
Simple Pleasures
Simple pleasures in everyday life are two little words everyone interprets personally! As summertime approaches, what are your simple pleasures? A Few Ideas One of the fun ways to incorporate simple pleasures into your everyday life is to close your eyes for a moment and think about things that bring a smile to your face. […]