The Holidays Are Fast Approaching

UNITED STATES—It is hard to fathom this, but in about a month the biggest food holiday of the year, Thanksgiving will be upon us....

A Bit More Veggies Matter

UNITED STATES—I have to admit I have been skirting around eating my veggies lately and it is something that concerns me. I will admit...

Medicare Premiums And Deductibles Increase In 2024

UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I have recently enrolled in Medicare and received my 2024 Medicare and You handbook and cannot find what the 2024 Medicare...

Can The Brain Have A Turn Off Switch?

UNITED STATES—Gosh, the brain is such a fascinating organ. I recall as an undergraduate while double majoring in English, Film Studies and Psychology, I...

Do You Track What You Spend?

UNITED STATES—This might sound like a stupid question, but unfortunately it is not. Money it is something we all want more of. It is...

Try New Things You Might Be Surprised

UNITED STATES—I will admit that I am a bit hesitant to try new things at times. Not because I don’t want to do them,...

October 15 Is Here…Know Your Medicare Annual Enrollment Options

UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, I turned 65 in February and did not enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan. I’ve been told that I must...

Junk Mail Debacle

UNITED STATES—Ugh, I sometimes get so much junk mail in the mail that it absolutely drives me crazy. A few months ago, I took...

Holiday Merchandise Way Too Early

UNITED STATES—I was recently out and about, and I could not believe my eyes. I know it is late September, so I expected to...

Kids Are Massive Balls Of Energy

UNITED STATES—Kids are a lot, a lot more than what most people realize, if they’re not parents. I had the pleasure of babysitting my...