Point of View

UNITED STATES—I don’t know why I allow it to transpire to me every single year, but it happens: I stress over gift buying. What is it about Christmas that causes so many of us as Americans to pull out or stress out over purchasing the perfect Christmas gift or gifts for kids, siblings, relatives or parents. I constantly try...

UNITED STATES—I know we are ALL tired hearing about the words, ‘coronavirus,’ ‘COVID-19,’ ‘pandemic,’ ‘social distancing’ and ‘quarantine.’ These are all the terms of 2020 that have been part of the lexicon all over the place. With that said, there are some states that have partial shutdowns, some going to near full shutdowns and others, where things are still...

UNITED STATES—Good Morning, Toni: I read your Medicare column regularly and have never seen you address the issue of paying for Alzheimer facility care.  I am concerned that I may wipeout my 401K or savings if need arises due to a long-term care or Alzheimer’s need arises for me or my wife. Currently, my 88-year-old mother has been living in...

UNITED STATES—We sometimes get a bit too caught up in our own feelings and our own world to realize there is so much plight out there that we haven’t taken a second to think of. We might think our lives are bad, but it is nothing compared to what some others out there are enduring on a day to...

UNITED STATES—I know I am NOT the only person who thinks 2020 has been perhaps one of the worst years they’ve seen in their lifetime. An actual pandemic led to many states actually shutting down, businesses closing, people losing their jobs, money being tighter than it has ever been and just so much more chaos America. I know I...

UNITED STATES—Slot machines are the sought after games in casinos by gaming enthusiasts. Anyone can play the slots as it does not require skill like certain games offered in casinos, which is the main reason for its popularity. Online casinos made it possible for a person to enjoy real money slots in the comfort of their home. People all over...

UNITED STATES—Among the vast number of scenarios that experts were anticipating for the United States’ Presidential election, one was the most feared by market participants – a contested election result. Most seasoned investors believed that a contested outcome could lead to a spike in market volatility, as such a scenario could result in higher levels of social unrest with potential...

UNITED STATES—We have to do it America, and so many of us are NOT doing it. Do you know what I’m referring to? Saving. We need to save more money America. While 2020 has been unlike any year we’ve ever seen because of the Coronavirus pandemic, there were some bright spots for me to say the least: I was...

UNITED STATES—We all have to admit the 2020 shopping season is vastly different than what we have seen in the past. Many people have switched do doing a lot of online shopping, in addition trends like store pickup and curbside pickup have become the norm in this pandemic to ensure social distancing and the safety of patrons. It leads...

UNITED STATES—The future of the gaming industry looks very bright if the stats from the past year or two are anything to go by. A booming industry, mobile gaming revenue alone is set to reach some $363 million in Canada by 2025 and part of this has been its rise during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Our writers, including Michelle Thomas, have...