Point of View

Eating Out Can Be Dangerous

UNITED STATES—As Americans, it is common knowledge that many of us eat out way too much. I don’t think it has anything to do with not wanting to cook, it’s just after a long day of school, work or whatever stressor you have in life, you just don’t have the energy to slave in a kitchen. With that being...

Leaving Medicare Advantage Plan, Can I Return To Original Medicare?

UNITED STATES—Toni: Last year, I made a mistake and changed to a Medicare Advantage Plan because I understood from talking with my friends that this PPO plan has an in-network and out of network provider and facility list. I was led to believe that a Medicare Advantage PPO plan was like a Medicare Supplement. Boy, was I wrong! Many specialists...

Why Some Work, And Others Do Not!

UNITED STATES—Why is it some people work more than others? Is it some people just don’t have the drive when it comes to work? Is it that some people aren’t motivated to do anything, but the bare minimum? Why do we have so many Americans who are not willing to take the steps needed to deliver when it counts...

Student Athletes Getting Compensation

UNITED STATES—I have been a major advocate for this for years. The fact that Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California has passed legislation that will allow student athletes at community colleges and universities to be compensated while they are in school is amazing. Look, I had the same thought many Americans had before really getting to know student athletes...

Watching Kids Ain’t Easy

UNITED STATES—Look, I’m not a parent, but I have endured the chaos of watching kids, particularly my nieces and nephews throughout my lifetime. I’ve been deemed the cool uncle who spoils them relentlessly; they know if they can’t get it from their parents they might be able to get it from me. With that being said, I’ve learned a...

Fall Has Indeed Arrived!

UNITED STATES—I cannot tell you how ecstatic I am that summer has finally ended and fall/autumn has dawned upon us. All that clothing that has been in my closet that has gone unworn for months I can finally indulge in. I mean the jeans, sweaters, jackets, long sleeve shirts and so much more. Fall is not just about fall...

Just Completely Drained

UNITED STATES—There is no worse feeling than being under the weather. When I say under the weather I’m referring to being ill. Out of nowhere this weekend, I appeared to catch a cold. It started off minor, but it seemed to get progressively worse as the days moved along. How so? For starters, I had a runny nose. Nothing...

Spend Smarter, Shop Smarter

UNITED STATES—I have to be the first to admit that I have not been at the top of my game lately. How so? I’ve been eating quite unhealthy and it’s not because I want to, but because my schedule has been so hectic I don’t have the time needed to properly do what I KNOW I should be doing....

College Admissions Scandal Fallout

UNITED STATES—By now, most of you are well aware that actress Felicity Huffman has been sentenced in her role in the college admissions scandal where she paid someone off to alter the SAT scores for her daughter to help her get into an elite college. Yes, when the news first broke several months ago it left many people quite...

Is Going Paperless Worth It?

UNITED STATES—In our current society it seems everything is online nowadays. People pay their bills online; everything seems to be more convenient and easier if you utilize a desktop, laptop, cellphone or tablet. With that being said, I ask the question: what do you do if technology falters? Yup, it happens and it can place you in a dicey...