"In one of the toughest markets for entry-level jobs in years, several second-tier cities—including Raleigh, N.C.—rise above the pack for their strong hiring, decent salaries and affordability. Instead of Atlanta or Chicago, consider Birmingham, Ala., or Milwaukee. Or think Baltimore, in lieu of Washington, D.C. Those alternative cities, along with Austin, Texas, rank as the... Continue Reading →
A million baby boomers will be sitting in judgement: "So when you listen to ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ and you’re hearing the real Judy Garland vocal placed position where it should be based on the picture, and you’re hearing that orchestra enveloping you, it is a version that you’ve never heard before, and you’ll never... Continue Reading →
What could the bill mean for your pocketbook? Answer these questions to learn more about the individual impacts of the wide-ranging legislation. (Your answers are not tracked by The Times.) How Will Trump’s Big Bill Affect Your Wallet? https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/business/trump-tax-bill-personal-finances.html?unlocked_article_code=1.WU8.KTV_.QqJ6tUlIqDzu&smid=nytcore-android-share
Feast your eyes on these stunning cloisonne pieces: They are made with flat pieces of garnet. Not only that, "There is even more going on beneath the surface of cloisonné objects. Each cell was filled with a paste-like blend of calcite, quartz and beeswax. This was not a glue to fix the garnet in place,... Continue Reading →
Yet another arena for retirees to become an expert in. This is a good summary https://nashp.org/what-health-care-provisions-of-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-mean-for-states/
https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/issue-brief/inflation-reduction-act-health-insurance-subsidies-what-is-their-impact-and-what-would-happen-if-they-expire/ A few headlines: Annual Premium Payments Would Increase for All Subsidy Eligible Enrollees if Enhanced Subsidies Expire Floridians and Texans Receive $1.9 and $1.3 Billion in Enhanced IRA Subsidies, Respectively, in 2023 The Vast Majority of Marketplace Enrollees Will Experience Significant Increases in Their Monthly Premium Payments if Enhanced Subsidies Expire Among States Using... Continue Reading →
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