Image by Olga DeLawrence For Baby Boomers nearing retirement, or already there, tax season isn’t just about paperwork. It’s a key opportunity to protect long-term savings, reduce taxable income, and preserve wealth for the future. With the right strategies, Boomers can hold onto more of their hard-earned money and avoid common pitfalls that eat into retirement income. As the financial landscape changes, so do the rules and opportunities around taxation. Whether someone is living off Social Security, drawing from retirement accounts, or still earning part-time income, the IRS still wants its share. But that doesn’t mean older adults are powerless.…
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Coach Roger Gorayeb and former player Jang Bualee. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Coach Roger Gorayeb is happy to see Jang Bualee’s volleyball career continue to flourish–this time as team manager and assistant coach for Nakhon Ratchasima–after his former import took Philippine volleyball to greater heights from its humble beginnings. READ: AVC: Thai coach Jang Bualee has full circle moment in return to PH Article continues after this advertisement Gorayeb and Bualee were reunited at the AVC Champions League during the match between Nakhon Ratchasima and PLDT on Tuesday at the Philsports Arena. Bualee was Gorayeb’s resident import at San…
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I have a confession: I used to be intimidated by making homemade dressings. Like, how could something so simple as a Caesar dressing require so much work? The chopping, the mixing, the constant worrying about whether or not the emulsion would separate. I know I’m not the only one who’s had dressing anxiety! But guess what? Caesar dressing doesn’t have to be a complex ordeal involving mystery ingredients or overly-complicated techniques. You can make a super easy, creamy Caesar dressing in just minutes. You just need a blender and a handful of ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.…
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In recent years, there has been a growing wave of curiosity around glucagon, the lesser-known counterpart to insulin. While insulin often gets the spotlight in conversations about blood sugar, glucagon quietly does the work behind the scenes to ensure your body has enough glucose during fasting, exercise, or low sugar levels. This balance between insulin and glucagon is vital to keeping your metabolism running smoothly. Researchers have long studied glucagon as a hormone that increases blood sugar levels. But modern research has brought it back into the spotlight for more reasons. It is now recognized not just as a key…
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The NBA Playoffs officially started over the weekend, kicking off what will end up being about two and a half months of postseason basketball. In theory, that’s very fun, but some of the opening games got me thinking about a few things the NBA can take from the WNBA to make their playoffs more thrilling. Let’s be so honest here: Sunday’s 131-80 score between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies was not exactly the “playoff basketball” we want. The thought of even having to endure three more games of this series when we know the outcome is yawn-inducing.…
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At Cisco, sustainability is not just a once-a-year commitment – it’s a part of how we help partners in their efforts to make more sustainable, cost-effective decisions every day. Cisco Refresh, one of Cisco’s longest-standing initiatives, is one example of an offering that provides both business and sustainability benefits to customers. Today, Cisco Refresh continues to be an important part of Cisco’s efforts to evolve to a circular business model. Now in its third decade, Cisco Refresh sells certified, remanufactured Cisco products at lower prices than new ones, but with all the same warranty and service options as them. This…
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As a marketing professional, I am best friends with data. If we zoom in to the absolute core of my job nature, you will find visual customer data.
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Worried about cyberattacks on mutual funds? Learn how to protect your investments, track your data, and stay safe in case of digital breaches. In April 2025, a cyberattack on Nippon India Mutual Fund sent shockwaves through India’s investing community. As one of the country’s largest asset management companies (AMCs), Nippon is trusted by millions. When their systems went down — making it impossible for investors to access portfolios or perform transactions — it raised serious questions about safety, transparency, and investor protection in the digital era. While Nippon stated that investor money and data were not affected, the event left…
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An insurance agent talks with clients inside a shopping center in Miami, on Dec. 5, 2023. Once someone enrolls in an Affordable Care Act plan, they can get help with sticky insurance issues from caseworkers at the federal government. Many caseworkers were cut in the recent round of federal layoffs. Rebecca Blackwell/AP hide caption toggle caption Rebecca Blackwell/AP They’re the fixers, the ones who step in when Affordable Care Act enrollees have a problem with their coverage, like a newborn incorrectly left off a policy or discovering that a rogue broker had signed them up or switched their plan without…
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On Monday, April 21, U.S. markets closed lower as President Trump intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising fresh concerns over the central bank’s independence. Tech stocks led the sell-off, pulling all major indexes into negative territory. Ongoing trade tensions with China weighed on investor sentiment while anticipation built around upcoming corporate earnings reports. All 11 sectors in the S&P 500 ended the day in the red, with energy, consumer discretionary, and information technology stocks posting the largest losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.48% to 38,170.41, the S&P 500 declined 2.36% to 5,158.20, and the…