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Legal-Ease: New rules for forwarding mail prompts need for updated powers of attorney

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Last month, the U.S. Postal Service introduced new requirements to forward mail. Under the new requirements, someone can forward his or her mail at a post office or online.

Michael Reagan: Americans are being hurt by the politics of hate

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“The more we learn about the 2020 election the more ILLEGITIMATE it becomes. America deserves to know whether we have a FAKE president in the oval office.”

Liz Weston: Does a 401(k) employer match tempt you to cash out?

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Many companies try to help their workers to save for retirement. Employers often offer 401(k)s, company matches and automatic enrollment to encourage saving.

Dr. Jessica Johnson: Social media often toxic for young people

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Meta, formerly known as Facebook, Inc., is being sued by a bipartisan group of 42 attorneys general who are alleging that the algorithms and notifications on its social media platforms are addictive and have greatly contributed to the mental health crisis of our nation’s young people. Thirty-three of the attorneys general filed a federal suit against Meta in the Northern District of California, and the remaining nine filed in their respective states.

John Grindrod: For me, what once mattered, fashion

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Most know that when it comes to aging, much changes. Not only do we know this when we look at old photos of our wrinkle-free visages but we also know it when we debate whether a trip up a staircase at home is really all that necessary. Beyond the physical changes, at least for me, there are also changes in my thought processes as far as my points of emphases.

Jerry Zezima: Think pink and smile

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I have to brace myself for this, but when it comes to straight teeth and beautiful smiles, my granddaughter and I are bridging generations by wearing braces.

Holy Cow! History: Young George’s booze-filled election

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There’s no escaping it. Campaign ’24 is in full swing, and before long, your TV and computer screens will be dominated by commercials asking for your vote. That’s how politicians win elections these days. All that advertising is expensive, and a candidate better be prepared to shell out serious bucks if he’s serious about winning.

Mark Figley: American students should be held to account for rash political declarations

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Following the diabolical October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, America found out just how far its colleges and universities have fallen when it comes to human compassion and understanding of the world at large.

Lori Borgman: The lighter side of aging

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Someone once said, “With age comes wisdom.”

Legal-Ease: Value of insurance hard to overstate, even with legal entities

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People face unforeseen, unfortunate events all the time. Sometimes the unfortunate events are mistakes or accidents. Other times, Mother Nature or society creates situations where negative things happen for which people are financially responsible.