It’s that time of the year. Open enrollment for Medicare. From the 15th of October through 7 December. That’s true for folks who are already in the program. But, trust me, the first time you sign up for Medicare, it’s just as confusing.’
Category Archives: Economy
Friday the 13th
First, you should know that I don’t suffer from triskaidekaphobia (fear of Friday the 13th). But, today’s post covers an issue that many of you may come to fear, should you not heed the warnings herein.
Sacre Bleu!
First, I should explain that I am constantly seeking out wine bargains. Because I enjoy a good glass (or bottle) of wine routinely.
A decade birthday!
So, today is my younger daughter’s birthday. (She is my middle child, but, for almost a decade, she was my youngest child. Until a surprise child arrived when she was almost 8 years old.)
Best Colleges?
Yesterday, we talked about the top high schools in the US. Today, we’ll regard how colleges rank.
Gaslighting Excellence
Turning Point for Union Representation?
On 24 August 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) finalized a rule that will shorten the time for folks to call for a union election. IT also removes the discretion that had been afforded the various NLRB directors to delay hearings.
Labor Day 2023
Labor Day- that is the first Monday in September.
Labor Day used to signify that school was about to start- tomorrow! But, that calendar is no longer in vogue. Some schools started last week and some even began two weeks ago. Others won’t start for yet a few more days. But, it still is the harbinger of summer’s end for most of us. (Yes, I know that Autumn begins on 23 September [it used to be on 21 September], but the pools close today…)
Administrative Bloat
My good buddy, Andy, routinely bitches and moans about the bloated administrative costs that cause university/college tuitions to be so darned high.
Ivy? State? Community and then College?
So many kids are debating about going to college- and which college to attend nowadays.