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Education Overload

UNITED STATES—My grandparents once told me no matter how much education you have you can always learn more. I have two Bachelor Degrees; one in English with a concentration in film studies and another in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Sociology and now I’m working on my Doctoral Degree in English. I told myself after pursuing graduate school I...

The Entitlement Factor With Younger Generations

UNITED STATES—I’ve wanted to discuss this topic for a while and the time has finally come. I am referring to issues involving younger generations who seem to have this entitlement factor that drives me absolutely bonkers people. Something has transpired between the year 1986 and onward, where a lot of people born, not all of them, have this entitlement...

Does Common Sense Exist Anymore?

UNITED STATES—I really don’t understand the behavior in this country anymore. It just feels like people do not care about others. Things have to operate their way and be damned what others think. It is almost like the notion of chivalry being dead. I don’t think chivalry is dead. There are guys out there who are still gentlemen and...

The Long Slow Slide To Infamy

UNITED STATES—Fallen celebrity status can be a gradual, torturous route to ignominy because it’s not easy for the most fervent of fans to relinquish their devotion to their worshiped idols. Hearing seemingly authentic accusations doesn’t immediately switch off the support of our heroes, because it would then require us to also switch off the belief in ourselves. How could we...

Is It Financially Better To Rent Or Buy An Apartment?

UNITED STATES—Our attitudes towards where we live have shifted in recent years. News from the UK reports that renters have doubled in the past 20 years, with many enjoying the flexibility of not being tied down to a house, and others unable to get their foot on the ladder. Our attitudes to homeowning have grown to be more transient...

Why Is My Medicare Part B Premium Costing $723?

UNITED STATES—Toni: My Medicare began on August 1st and on September 3rd I received my first bill which is $723 for my Medicare Part B. This bill is due September 25th and is not giving me very much time to have this paid. I do not see this Medicare cost anywhere on the Medicare site and have not received a...

Stress Changing Medicare Plan

UNITED STATES—Morning Toni: When I first got Medicare, I picked a Medicare supplement plan F. Two years ago, I was approached by a telemarking phone call. He talked me into plan K to save some money since I was in good health and could answer the health questions. I was hospitalized in March 2020 due to low sugar when I...

Four Essential Tips For Choosing A San Francisco-based UI/UX Agency

UNITED STATES—San Francisco is home to hundreds of UX/UI design agencies. This is the place where many tech startups start their career, and they wouldn’t be able to build an attractive digital product without specialized help. However, how do you choose a reliable team that will surely meet all of your requirements?  This post will find some tips that will...

MyMedicare.gov Account Is Important To Processing Medicare Claims

UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, my husband recently retired from his job and because I am over 65, I needed to sign up for Medicare. I had to go to the local Social Security with the Request for Employment Information signed my husband’s HR department to sign up for Medicare Part B. I asked if I needed to do anything else...

The Rise Of Online Casinos In India

UNITED STATES—Gambling is not a new concept in India; people in the country have been doing it for centuries. But with the recent introduction of online casinos, particularly foreign ones, the popularity of gambling in the country has grown even further. Studies show that 40% of all the Indians who use the internet have gambled online at least once. In...