How to start saving more money today

Gen Z adults aren’t saving their money. Only 15% of Gen Z regularly puts a portion of their paycheck into a savings account, according to a recent Bank of America survey. And just 1 in 5 Gen Zers are contributing to a retirement account. The survey gathered 1,097 responses from adults 18 and older and […]

How to avoid the worst of jet lag and maximize your travel

LONDON (AP) — It’s the bane of many travelers: jet lag. Nobody wants to lose out because they’re too tired to enjoy the delights of their vacation spot. Here are some tips on how to handle jet lag, wherever you might end up. What is jet lag? Scientists define jet lag as the effect on […]

I don’t know how to confront my meth-addicted nephew

DEAR ABBY: I am very close to my oldest sister’s three sons, especially “Lucas,” who is 38. He and I have communicated often and have seen each other (we live in different states) over the years. In a way, I have been his confidant. He knows I love him like a son.  Lucas is a […]

‘Couples Therapy’ host Orna Guralnik: How to improve communication

Any newly therapized couple will tell you “everybody should go to therapy.”  Orna Guralnik doesn’t agree. The New York-based psychoanalyst and host of the show “Couples Therapy” says many partnerships don’t need professional guidance — at least, until they do. “I don’t think people should wait forever,” she says. “I think if they’re getting stuck […]

How To Spend Money To Improve Your Life (Lessons From The Ultra Rich)

How to spend money to improve your life (lessons from the ultra rich) getty Money doesn’t solve all your problems. But it solves your money problems. A single liquidity event or consistent payments from a business or investments can elevate your life as long as you make the right calls on how to spend the […]

How to deal with annoying emails

If your day has ever been clouded by a coworker being annoying over email or Slack, you’re not alone. In fact, 44% of employees participating in a recent Kickresume survey said that written communication, which includes messages or emails, is a common site of workplace annoyance. Those annoyances play out in a number of ways: […]

Too many pills? How to talk to your doctor about reviewing what’s needed

Swallowing a handful of pills is a daily ritual for many people, from young adults coping with anxiety to older adults managing chronic conditions. Overall, 13% of people in the U.S. take five or more prescription drugs. For those 65 and older, that number is 42%. If you’re taking multiple meds, it’s smart to be […]