Opinion
Like most people, you probably want to leave something behind for your loved ones and possibly to some charitable organizations. In other words, you want to create a legacy. But how?
To leave the legacy you want, you need to construct a comprehensive estate plan. There’s not a “one-size-fits-all...
Like many people, you may spend decades putting money into your IRA and your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. But eventually you will want to take this money out – if you must start withdrawing some of it. How can you make the best use of these funds?
To begin with, here’s some...
Health Habit: What to Look for in Yogurt
Buying yogurt can be a very confusing and overwhelming experience if you’re not sure what to look for. Supermarkets offer a variety of brands, flavors and types to choose from. How do you choose? Do you just choose the prettiest label? Or...
Plant-based eating has been shown to lower risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, certain cancers, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and a myriad of other diseases. More people are incorporating plant-based foods into their diets these days. With the increase of plant-based eating and...
It’s a fairly predictable pattern: When the stock market rises, more people invest, but after a large-scale drop, many of these same people head for the exits. But by staying out of the financial markets, and only putting their money in “safe” vehicles that offer few or no growth prospects, are...
The percentage of obese children and adolescents has more than tripled since the 1970’s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For the sake of this article, “childhood obesity” or “children” will include both children and adolescents. Several factors contribute to childhood...
According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) last year’s flu season was rough. Clinics and emergency departments received high volume of people with influenza. The flu viruses are known to affect the nose, throat and lungs with various complications such as ear and sinus...
Now that summer is winding down, it will soon be “back-to-school” time. When children are young, your logistics for the new academic year may involve little more than a trip to buy school supplies. But if you’d like to send your kids (or grandkids) to college someday, you need to plan far ahead to...
Stress is most likely a commonality among us all. It can lead to anxiety if not dealt with. Believe it or not, if left unchecked it can lead to health problems such as insomnia, high blood pressure, obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Stress can affect your moods and behaviors. If you notice...
Watching the Democratic debates reminded me of an old question: What is the difference between a Democrat and a cannibal? Cannibals won’t eat their own
A long-time Cameron business will disappear Saturday (17th) when Eagan’s Furniture Store will have an auction to get rid of all remaining...
