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It's always great to have a list like that to refer to especially when it comes to charities.
Commented 7 days ago on Don’t get tricked by a charity scammer during the COVID-19 pandemic at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Don’t get tricked by a charity scammer during the COVID-19 pandemic
Fraudsters are always busy trying steal your money. When a new emergency comes along, they look in their bag of tricks and repurpose scams that have worked in the past or they dream up something new. With social media reaching so many people and even the ability to text millions, consumers nee...
Some great posts this time. Wonderful ideas and stories.
Commented Mar 6, 2020 on Baby boomers contemplate grief, quarantine, hoarding, and love at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Baby boomers contemplate grief, quarantine, hoarding, and love
You never know what's going to happen next in life. One day, you could lose someone you love or you could be in the middle of a pandemic. So, enjoy every day to its fullest. That's the recommendation of our boomer blogging group. This week's articles are as follows: Over at A Healing Spirit,...
I wanted Harriet to win Best Picture. It was wonderful and what a story.
Commented Feb 18, 2020 on Academy Award nominated movies for 2019 still largely violent at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Academy Award nominated movies for 2019 still largely violent
It makes me so happy when the Academy Awards are over. Then, I can stop watching violent movies. So this year, although there were some great movies, the majority still were overly violent and largely male oriented. Here are my picks for the best movies made in 2019: Best picture I liked “1917”...
Sounds like a fun conference you attended. I love your outfit.I bet you had fun in San Diego. One of my favorite places to hang out.
Commented Jan 22, 2020 on Baby boomers enjoying the New Year and making plans for 2020 at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Baby boomers enjoying the New Year and making plans for 2020
Last week, I was fortunate to be able to attend a conference in San Diego on women’s history. Sponsored by the National Women’s History Alliance, an organization that promotes women’s history, the conference featured discussions on how to plan activities to celebrate the 100th anniversary this...
I'm praying he'll have a heart attack. Yes, I really said that. He assaults us every day.
Commented Jan 9, 2020 on Top consumer stories for 2019 at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Top consumer stories for 2019
As usual, most of the end-of-the-year, round-up articles are about national issues or corporations. If consumers are mentioned, it’s usually about how they’re responding to some corporation. For the most part, it’s been a grim year for consumers. With the Trump administration that is so prob...
Well, I'm glad I don't have to worry about snow here in LA but great tips. Carbon Monoxide poisoning is a scary thing.
Commented Dec 30, 2019 on Keep warm safely this winter at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Keep warm safely this winter
Last February, I had trouble getting out of my driveway in about 3 feet of snow when my power went out. I intensely dislike winter snowstorms here in the Seattle area. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reminds families to be aware of safety in and around the home this winter. The age...
That's so interesting. I don't think I've ever come across someone wanting a gift card, but if I do, I'll be aware. Thanks.
Commented Dec 24, 2019 on Tips for buying gift cards at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Tips for buying gift cards
Gift cards are a popular, convenient gift for the holidays. This holiday season, more than half of Americans plan to buy gift cards, according to the National Retail Federation. They’ll purchase an average of four gift cards worth about $49 each. Spending on gift cards is expected to reach $29...
Those free trials drive me nuts. I just had a charge for a pair of sox that apparently were on auto-renew that I never saw when I ordered them. I canceled but it screwed up my checking account. Now I'm on a trial for Amazon Prime but I want to see Mrs. Maisel. Decisions, decisions.
Commented Dec 10, 2019 on Attorneys generals ask FTC to protect consumers from bogus ‘free trial offer’ deals at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Attorneys generals ask FTC to protect consumers from bogus ‘free trial offer’ deals
Twenty-three attorneys general urged the Federal Trade Commission Tuesday to adopt regulations to prevent consumers from being tricked by negative option marketing schemes. In a letter to the agency, they argue that the FTC should use its rulemaking authority to expand existing regulations. “W...
I had no idea about the abandon cart idea. That's good to know.
Commented Dec 6, 2019 on Tips for shopping on Cyber Monday at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Tips for shopping on Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday has a reputation for being the leftovers from Black Friday. However, it can actually have the better deals. Americans spent an estimated 27 percent more money online on Cyber Monday than on Black Friday last year. One reason is probably it’s more convenient to order deals on Cyber...
Originally, paying off a house was the plan until 2008 happened. Now, there are a whole bunch of us renting.
Commented Nov 18, 2019 on Number of retirees with mortgages increases dramatically at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Number of retirees with mortgages increases dramatically
Retirement is different than it used to be. Many more retirees are still trying to pay off their homes. One of four homeowners 30 years ago who were in their late 60s and 70s still had a mortgage. These days, nearly half have one. When people turned 80, mortgages used to be unusual, with just ...
I try to eat organic as much as possible. Our local grocery store has a great selection and we have farmer's markets. You still have to be careful to make sure it's certified. The easiest way is to stay away from packaged food as much as possible. It's full of bad stuff, for the most part.
Commented Nov 4, 2019 on Eating organic food for a week can reduce pesticide levels in the body, study shows at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Eating organic food for a week can reduce pesticide levels in the body, study shows
I’m a big proponent of organic foods. My dad, Minor H. Slingsby, died of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He was a farmer. I didn’t know non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma was linked to pesticide exposure when my dad was diagnosed with the disease. None of his doctors in Central Washington state said anything abou...
I've been getting flooded with all that too. I joined Kaiser, which I like but kept my dental and vision on a Cigna plan because I didn't want to change my dentist and Optometrist. Although, I love that Kaiser is all through the same system. It makes everything easy.
Commented Oct 30, 2019 on Don't be pressured into buying or switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during open enrollment at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Don't be pressured into buying or switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during open enrollment
It’s that time of year again. Advertisements for Medicare Advantage plans are flooding my mailbox and email. I’m even getting phone calls about the plans. And, every time I turn on the TV, there’s another ad about Medicare advantage, with infomercials to be tolerated, too. From Oct. 15 to Dec....
I can't imagine having 4 servings of red meat per week. I usually stick to fish or chicken. However, every once in a while I may have a burger or filet.
Commented Oct 19, 2019 on Researchers who say red meat isn’t that harmful after all are wrong at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Researchers who say red meat isn’t that harmful after all are wrong
Public health officials for years have urged Americans to limit consumption of red and processed meats because of concerns that these foods are linked to heart disease, cancer, and other diseases. However, recently, an international group of researchers conducted an analysis and concluded that...
The idea of finding love online is a scary thought although I've heard of some successful outcomes. Good to know about Match.com. I'd be interested in knowing which other sites are suspect.
Commented Oct 5, 2019 on Match.com used fake ads that tricked consumers into paying for subscriptions, FTC charges at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Match.com used fake ads that tricked consumers into paying for subscriptions, FTC charges
The Federal Trade Commission is suing online dating service Match Group, the owner of Match.com, Tinder, OKCupid, and other dating sites, alleging that the company used fake love interest ads to trick hundreds of thousands of consumers into buying subscriptions on Match.com. The FTC also alleg...
This is all so true, Rita. A friend of mine who specializes in non-profits and is a consultant for them suggested Team Rubicon for donations to Hurricane Dorian. She said they are on the up and up and doing great work there. (She does not work for them, but knows how to vet them out)
Commented Sep 9, 2019 on Use caution when donating to victims of Hurricane Dorian at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Use caution when donating to victims of Hurricane Dorian
When a natural disaster occurs, scammers appear everywhere quickly to try to get your money. “The destruction that Hurricane Dorian wreaked across the Bahamas is nothing short of a true humanitarian crisis – entire communities underwater, homes completely destroyed, and lives tragically lost,”...
That's kind of alarming. Something to think about for sure.
Commented Aug 26, 2019 on How to reduce the amount of plastic you eat at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
How to reduce the amount of plastic you eat
That’s right, you read it correctly. Humans, like animals, are eating plastic. We’ve all read about dead animals found filled with plastic, but it’s important for humans to realize that they, too, are consuming plastic. I recently wrote about how to reduce the amount of plastic we use in our li...
In California, chain restaurants have to post their calorie counts and it's so alarming. What you thought was a healthy salad takes up your entire day's budget. I love Maggianno's but taking home an extra dinner usually lasts for a week of meals.
Commented Aug 17, 2019 on Cheesecake Factory wins another Xtreme Eating Award, with Cracker Barrel, Jimmy John’s, and Topgolf winning first-time awards at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Cheesecake Factory wins another Xtreme Eating Award, with Cracker Barrel, Jimmy John’s, and Topgolf winning first-time awards
The Cheesecake Factory’s Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are the 21st menu item from that chain to receive one of the Xtreme Eating Awards from the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The organization has given the awards for bad food to America’s restaurant chains since...
Those types of scams are so rampant. I never take a call from Social Security or the IRS. I either call them or use their official websites that have a verification code.
Commented Jul 21, 2019 on Latest scam: Medicare will give you a free DNA test kit in exchange for your personal information at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Latest scam: Medicare will give you a free DNA test kit in exchange for your personal information
Callers claiming to be from Medicare are asking people for their Medicare numbers, Social Security numbers, and other personal information in exchange for DNA test kits. The callers may say the test is a free way to get early diagnoses for diseases such as cancer, or why not take advantage of ...
You're right about that. People who are heavy drinkers, especially.
Commented Jul 4, 2019 on Cancer warning on alcohol requested by consumer, health groups at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Cancer warning on alcohol requested by consumer, health groups
The Consumer Federation of America joined other consumer and public health groups Wednesday in calling for a warning statement on alcoholic beverages to increase consumer awareness of the link between alcohol and cancer. The groups asked the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Ta...
My cable company makes me nuts. We have Spectrum and the initial package with a "deal" included the Internet, TV, and phone. We don't use the extra phone because we only use our cellphones. We've asked to take the phone off but it would actually make the charge higher. Makes no sense at all. Why should I pay for something I don't use?
Commented Jun 9, 2019 on Do you pay hidden fees? at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Do you pay hidden fees?
Every month as part of my Comcast TV package, I pay Comcast $10 for sports programs that I never watch. That’s $120 a year. It’s so irritating. Most of the 3,480 Americans who wrote to Consumer Reports over the past 13 months, as part of the organization’s “What the Fee?!” campaign, are angr...
I found a product at a spa called Coola that you can buy on Amazon that has safe ingredients. I have to admit that because I wear contacts I often "forget" to wear sunscreen. I always get some in my eye at some point and it burns. I usually walk in the early morning and otherwise don't spend a lot of time directly in the sun. Tell that to my age spots. LOL
Commented May 26, 2019 on Most sunscreens contain possible harmful ingredients or don’t protect well from the sun, consumer group analysis shows at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Most sunscreens contain possible harmful ingredients or don’t protect well from the sun, consumer group analysis shows
Researchers from the Environmental Working Group found that two-thirds of sunscreen products it analyzed offer inferior sun protection or contain worrisome ingredients, such as oxybenzone. On Wednesday, the EWG released its 13th Annual Guide to Sunscreens, which rates the safety and effectiven...
We had a great cruise on Royal Caribbean a while back. We also got a great deal on a Cunard Cruise through Vacations to go and got upgraded when we boarded to the Queen's Grill at the same price. You never know. I love Holland America too.
Commented May 19, 2019 on How to plan a cruise at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
How to plan a cruise
Going on a cruise is quite an adventure, I learned as a first-time cruise goer in late March. It was a seven-day cruise to the Caribbean with stops in Jamaica, Grand Cayman Island, Costa Maya, Mexico, and Cozumel, Mexico. The purpose of the cruise was to celebrate my sister’s 80th birthday. My...
Those are such great tips. We live in an area with a lot of young film students. They are always crossing the street or walking their dogs with their noses in their cell phones. It's scary. The other day an 80-year-old man was killed in a crosswalk in LA because some impatient jerk couldn't wait for him to cross the street. Then, he took off and left him there. It's frightening.
Commented May 6, 2019 on Pedestrians: Pay attention when crossing the street and don’t eat pizza at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Pedestrians: Pay attention when crossing the street and don’t eat pizza
As a careful driver, I’m very respectful of pedestrians. I know they have the right of way in the crosswalk and can cross at any corner, even if a crosswalk isn’t painted there. I always stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. However, I’m becoming impatient with pedestrians who stroll across the ...
Excellent info as always about finances.
Commented Apr 22, 2019 on How to improve your finances during Financial Literacy Month at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
How to improve your finances during Financial Literacy Month
It’s a good time during April’s Financial Literacy Month to take a look at how you handle your finances. What is financial literacy? It’s knowing how to manage your personal finances. How are Americans doing with financial literacy? In a survey of 1,500 people, respondents estimated that lacki...
I always love Southwest and had the worst experience flying American. Dirty plane and bad service. Sounds about right to me.
Commented Apr 14, 2019 on Delta tops airlines ratings for 2018 at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Delta tops airlines ratings for 2018
Delta Air Lines is No. 1, and JetBlue is No. 2, according to the 29th annual Airline Quality Rating released Monday. Key findings show that three of the four factors tracked – involuntary denied boardings, mishandled bags, and customer complaints – improved for the airline industry in 2018. ...
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