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You're a winner! (No, you aren't)
Every year, just like the swallows returning to the old mission at San Juan Capistrano, in the late summer and early fall Publishers Clearing House deluges consumers with TV ads and email spam attempting to lure th…
What do YOU think of living here?
No question.
Before you judge addicts, read this
I’ve been an alcohol/drug counselor for the past 18 years. Recently, I’ve become concerned about the lack of understanding expressed in letters to the editor regarding addiction and addicts.
It's the fund that keeps on giving
In 2000, the estate of Gladys Langroise created a $15 million Donor Advised Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation. Mrs. Langroise was a well-educated philanth…
E-Gen might be bridging eras
Could I be a fossil from another age who is sometimes guilty in this #MeToo era?
Six ways to predict happiness
Using rates of depression, suicide, employment, divorce, and volunteerism, the research site Wallethub this month announced 2018’s “Happiest States.” While the U.S. continues to drop in international happiness rank…
Forget Florence: Here come the robots
I live in hope.
When financial pressure squeezes your brain
Debts and liens are not the same! This week I had a consumer call me with a real problem. The consumer had gone through filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, then tried selling their home to cash out the equity and start …
Here's your brain on social media
Yo, it’s Chat Day.
Beyond busy: Living a life of intention
A decade ago after being smacked upside the head with my own mortality when I suffered my second coronary “event” I made many changes in my life. Recognizing that we’re not guaranteed a certain number of years and …
Slot machines won't save racing, foes say
Second of two parts. The first part was published Sept. 5.
Jelly-belly not worth the risks
This is one of those pot and kettle things — I’m in no position to point fingers. But whenever I reach for a tempting sweet I see the same image: Yellow, gummy, jiggly, and wholly unpleasant.
Remainder of the hurricane season may be more active
The Atlantic and Caribbean tropical storm and hurricane season began on June 1 and we’ve seen nine named storms as of Sunday. The normal amount for an entire season ending on Nov. 30 is 11.
Beware of hinky credit card settings and check scams
ABU & COF COULD COST YOU: A consumer called me recently with a new wrinkle that every credit or debit card user needs to be aware of. The story is this: The consumer spotted a couple of charges on his credit card t…
Ditch horse racing proposition at the polls
Everyone seems to have picked a side regarding Proposition 1.