Whether or not you’ve begun the estate planning process, you may have thought about what you want your legacy to be after you’ve passed. For many people, this means setting and achieving philanthropic goals during their lifetime and for years to come.
he stark truth is that a significant share of older workers -- age 55-64 -- are not anywhere near being on track to afford retirement. The median retirement account balance for older workers is only $15,000. Even the highest income workers -- those earning over $200,000 per year who are in the top ten percent of the income distribution -- do not have enough money to retire and maintain their standard of living. Their median account balance is under a year’s salary at $200,000 and 15% of the highest earners have no retirement plan except Social Security.
London (CNN)Vitamin D supplements do not improve bone mineral density or prevent fractures or falls in adults, finds a large study that advises health professionals to stop recommending the supplements to most patients.
Becoming an entrepreneur is an exciting adventure. With that first-time excitement also come a lot of lessons to learn. One thing new entrepreneurs struggle with is wanting to be in tight control of every detail in order to try and get every single facet perfect before moving on to the next step.....However, this kind of approach can delay the release of your product, as well as significantly damage your business.
According to the government's food safety protocol, your leftovers may have a much shorter shelf life than you thought. Food poisoning sends more than 100,000 Americans to the hospital each year and can lead to long-term health issues, so, if something seems funky, err on the side of caution. Most meats should stay in the fridge for only a couple days, and even unopened packages should be tossed after two weeks. Meat-free items like pizza should only be kept for three to four days.
Many companies in the next few weeks will offer employees a chance to review and enroll in workplace benefits for the following year. During this open-enrollment period, many people focus on their health insurance, which makes perfect sense...Your company's annual benefits open-enrollment period is a good time to consider additional benefits to help you cover the gaps in health insurance coverage.
