The first voice you hear on the recording is mine. “Here we are,” I say. My tone is cheerful, but a catch in my throat betrays how nervous I am. Then, a little grandly, I pronounce my father’s name: “John James Vlahos.”
Source: A Son’s Race to Give His Dying Father Artificial Immortality
My Comments:
Pretty interesting piece. I might look into doing this for my kids and hopefully grandkids.
If you’ve saved a lot for retirement, do you have any regrets about what you may have given up to achieve your financial security?
Last week, a reader, who is not a millennial, asked what if you get to retirement age and can’t enjoy your money because you’re infirm. It’s a question I’m sure is behind why many young adults delay retirement saving.
“I recently turned 50, have what I believe to be a reasonably decent amount saved for retirement but also face some significant insecurity regarding my current (well-paying) gig,” Steve wrote. “I am consequently struggling with wanting to be ‘the ant’ and save enough for retirement but also worry about getting to my 60s and regretting not having done more when I was younger and had the money.”
Source: One millennial’s advice to peers on saving for retirement: Don’t live by FOMO
My Comments:
Started reading Michelle’s column in the Sunday paper and decided to sign up for her blog. Really like her advice.
I think in this context, they’re absolutely necessary. The Internet is like a bunch of fast food restaurants, all within a click’s reach, yelling at your face:
“HEY YOU. READ MY SHIT.”
“NO, READ MINE.”
“YOU’VE GOTTA READ THIS SHIT.”
“THIS SHIT IS VERY PERTINENT RIGHT NOW.” “
“IF YOU DON’T READ THIS, YOU’LL NEVER BE A GOOD“<>
While some nutritionists might tell you that calorie counting and portion control aren’t necessary for a healthy lifestyle, I want to appropriate them for discussing content consumption.
Source: Read like you’re on a diet
How much time does it really take for a healthy person to become measurably less healthy? Less than you might think.
According to new research from the University of Liverpool, just two weeks without regular physical activity can lead to muscular and metabolic changes that could potentially increase one’s risk of diabetes, heart disease, and possibly even premature death.
Source: Time
My Comments:
This is really good advice. I have tested this concept before and it is absolutely true. After a couple weeks my motivation drops and I feel like a**.
Some expecting parents may forget to prepare for what will likely be their biggest expense when the baby arrives: child care.
When asked how much they think it costs to raise a baby, 54 percent of people planning to have children in the next three years said they expect to spend less than $5,000 a year, according to a recent survey by the personal finance site NerdWallet.
Source: WAPO