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There is a way for pack rats to get rid of keepsakes and still feel as if they’ve kept them. (Hint: It involves a camera.)  By Kevyn Burger Special to the Star Tribune When Kraig King’s mother moved from the California house he grew up in to assisted living, she shipped a box to his St.Continue reading “Boomers, you can let go of those high school trophies. Here’s how to declutter without the heartbreak.”

In 18 years, a college degree could cost about $500,000 People worried about college affordability today can at least take this to heart: Getting a degree now is an absolute bargain compared to what it could cost if tuition keeps rising this fast for the next couple of decades. Tuition has been rising by about 6%Continue reading “MONEY:”

The sudden loss of a loved one can trigger a variety of psychiatric disorders in people with no history of mental illness, according to researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and colleagues at Columbia’s School of Social Work and Harvard Medical School. While previous studies have suggested there is a link betweenContinue reading “Unexpected Death of a Loved One Linked to Psychiatric Disorders”

By Indeed Editorial Team Insurance is something that provides financial protection and coverage in the event of an adverse event. Many people need insurance coverage, and they rely on their policies for various reasons, including for their medical needs and to protect their property and possessions. Selling insurance to clients is a potential career pathContinue reading “Is Insurance Sales a Good Career? (With Pros, Cons and Tips)”

Written by: Chris Muller With security deposits, movers, and entire days dedicated to packing—moving can be expensive. But there are plenty of cheap options you should consider. Here are some tips for moving on a budget. Moving ranks number three in life stressors, right up there after death and divorce. Think about that for a moment.Continue reading “7 simple tips for moving on a budget”

BY AMANDA LOUDI Long-term grief often goes undiagnosed even though treatment can be pivotal to overall well-being Some people are fortunate enough to find a life partner they consider their soul mate. Such was the case for Jodi, a patient of M. Katherine Shear, the Marion E. Kenworthy Professor of Psychiatry at the Columbia UniversityContinue reading “The Profound Sadness of Prolonged Grief”

Lupus is a type of autoimmune disease. This means it causes your body’s immune system to attack healthy tissues and organs instead of only attacking foreign substances that could harm your body. The disease can cause widespread damage to areas of the body, including the joints, skin, heart, blood vessels, brain, kidneys, bones, and lungs.Continue reading “The Effects of Lupus on the Body”

Do you have medications that you take regularly? If so, you could have lower out-of-pocket costs and greater convenience by having your prescriptions filled by mail. Save money and timeDepending on your benefit plan, you could save money by having your doctor prescribe a 3-month supply of medication by mail. You’ll have fewer refills andContinue reading “Advantages of Mail Order Prescriptions”

Difference between Retail Pharmacy, Home Delivery and Mail Order Pharmacy Getting the medications that you need is remarkably easy nowadays compared to only a few years ago. While the only option for doing so previously was to actually go down to the local pharmacy and to pick up what you need, the advent of homeContinue reading “Retail Pharmacy vs. Home Delivery vs. Mail Order Pharmacy”

A lawyer for shooting victims is seeking compensation for victims and families, citing the Texas House committee’s investigative report that found “systemic failures” in response to the tragedy. BY WILLIAM MELHADO On behalf of Uvalde mass shooting victims and their families, the California-based law firm Bonner & Bonner is seeking $27 billion from a litany ofContinue reading “Uvalde school district and a litany of law enforcement agencies could face $27 billion class-action lawsuit over shooting”