One of the most important decisions you will make in retirement is when to begin receiving your Social Security benefits. Yet this decision often depends on another: whether you plan to retire or keep working. The following are some pointers to help you make both decisions with confidence. When you can claim Social Security benefits Understanding your Social Security … [Read more...] about Will You Retire or Keep Working? Your Answer May Impact Your Social Security Check
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Protecting Our Vulnerable Front-Line Workers
by Dr. MarkAlain Déry, DO, MPH, FACOI The United States makes up less than 5 percent of the world’s population. Yet we have 25 percent of the world’s coronavirus cases — and those cases are not distributed evenly among the population. It has been well-documented that racial and ethnic minorities have sustained a disproportionate burden of illness and death … [Read more...] about Protecting Our Vulnerable Front-Line Workers
LGBTQ Horoscopes July 14-27, 2020
In Bed, Trapped by a Net, but Still Getting Stuff Done. If you follow astrology, you may have heard about the planet Mars recently moving into the sign of Aries. Remember that planets traverse 30° segments of the sky and function beneficially, mischievously, destructively, neutrally etc. Mars entering into Aries means Mars can do his thing, and this will be occurring … [Read more...] about LGBTQ Horoscopes July 14-27, 2020
The “Official” Dish July 14, 2020
Dear Ambush Nation, Two steps forward and one step back seems to be the path we are on as both a state and country in terms of our response to COVID-19. Here in Louisiana, and in New Orleans in particular, we have done a good job of flattening the curve and stopping the spread of coronavirus. But as time has passed and we have begun to ease restrictions, cases … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish July 14, 2020
What Do the Letters After A Financial Advisor’s Name Mean?
Professionals in many industries tout their education and professional experience as a way to demonstrate their expertise and set themselves apart. The financial industry is a prime example, with almost 200 professional credentials advisors can obtain to sharpen their ability to serve clients well. If you are searching for a financial advisor and seeking clarity on what the … [Read more...] about What Do the Letters After A Financial Advisor’s Name Mean?
A Mask for 28 Days Can Help COVID Go Away
by Dr. MarkAlain Déry COVID-19 is the first global pandemic of the internet era. Information is now transferred at the speed of light rather than the speed of Morse code. This gives us a big advantage over our ancestors--if we use it effectively. The virus crosses national borders, so our response must do the same. We need a global mobilization for everyone on our … [Read more...] about A Mask for 28 Days Can Help COVID Go Away
SCOTUS, Trans Inclusion, & the “Network of Mutuality”
The recent Supreme Court ruling in Bostock V. Clayton County, GA affording job protection to LGBT+ people was a landmark decision that represented the culmination of a decades-long struggle. The fact that it was handed down this month in the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement is appropriate considering its origins in the 1950s during the social turmoil of the civil … [Read more...] about SCOTUS, Trans Inclusion, & the “Network of Mutuality”
Strange Times
It has been so long since we last got together. So, wash your hands, pour a cocktail, maybe stop by Betty’s later but let’s chat, shall we? The world as we knew it has changed so much that one might not recognize it even though we so desperately want things to be the same. Like it used to be. Or do we really? Perhaps more importantly should we want to go back to a time … [Read more...] about Strange Times
Bartender of the Month: Grant Dane Kay at the Crossing NOLA
Now that the city has moved into Phase 2 with many bars having reopened, I am very excited to resume my column celebrating some of the hardest working people in the hospitality industry -- bartenders. My bartender for the month of June was delayed slightly (I actually had him slated for March), but it seems fitting that he is the first one back after our hiatus in … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month: Grant Dane Kay at the Crossing NOLA
Social Distancing Style
How do you temper your desire for social interaction with fear for your safety and that of others during this time of COVID-19? It is a fine balance, especially for a very social person like myself, who craves human contact. One thing I discovered was even though large gatherings have been cancelled, life hasn’t been, and with common sense, precaution and safety, … [Read more...] about Social Distancing Style