At last, government officials are doing something about the harm media is causing children. For years, I’ve written about violence in the media. Research shows children who are persistently exposed to violent images learn aggressive behaviors, become desensitized to violence, and develop an exaggerated fear of becoming victims. Now, social... Read more →

In its newsletter for October 2024, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation cautioned people about interacting with their financial institution on social media. My advice is not to do it. You don’t want strangers, or even friends, to know where you have an account. Interacting with your financial institution on social... Read more →

A call from a debt collector about a bill from a healthcare provider can be stressful. The debt collection might pile on top of a difficult health situation for you and your family. Medical bills can be confusing and unclear. Some people pay the amount shown in the debt collection... Read more →

Finally, I got around to buying some metal straws. My daughter uses them because her dentist said it would help prevent getting brown stains on teeth. I've been wanting to have some to take with me when I go to a restaurant to avoid making plastic waste by getting a... Read more →

These days, October is the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Make your list and start comparing prices. You may find prices in October that are as good as Black Friday deals. And, you won’t need to worry as much that the store will be out of what you’re looking... Read more →