Monthly Archives: August 2022
August 2022 Best of the Web
This month, I have some fantastic resources to help you save more, invest smarter and retire sooner. More importantly, they include valuable wisdom to use those tools to live your best life. We’ll learn from the mistakes of others, examine
Life Expectancy Fell during COVID Pandemic, Especially for Hispanic and Black Males
A study published Tuesday in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS) has found that life expectancy in the U.S. fell by 4.5 and 3.6 years for Hispanic and Black males, respectively, in
Using Covid Relief Funds to Rehire Retired Teachers Could Help Address Teacher Shortage
With school districts across the country facing steep teacher shortages — causing class sizes to swell and threatening to stagnate student achievement — some states are offering bonuses to prevent their most experienced teachers from retiring. One solution involves states
FDA’s Announcement on Hearing Aids Could Save Relationships
About 1 in 3 Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and the FDA’s move last week to make hearing aids available over-the-counter (OTC) is a step forward in giving seniors access to care they need.
Charlie Crist to Take on Ron DeSantis for Florida Governor after Winning Democratic Primary
Rep. Charlie Crist (D) cruised to a primary victory over state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried in Florida on Tuesday and will face Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in November in the important race for Florida governor. “Charlie Crist has a proven
Retiree Group Endorses Richard Blumenthal for Re-election to U.S. Senate
Cites His Commitment to Expanding and Protecting Earned Social Security and Medicare Benefits West Hartford, CT – Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Richard Blumenthal for re-election to the U.S. Senate from Connecticut today.
Energy bill support plea from brewers and pubs
Pub and brewery bosses warn they risk closure this winter as they struggle to cope with soaring bills.
Pakistan floods: Disaster to cost more than $10bn, minister says
Unprecedented floods have killed more than 1,100 people and washed away roads, crops, homes and bridges.