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The author (left) had to care for her mother's finances after a dementia diagnosis.
  • My mother saved for retirement but did not account for health issues such as her dementia diagnosis.
  • I quickly had to sort her finances, living arrangements, and healthcare.
  • She had to spend down her savings and sell her home to afford care, and eventually go on Medicaid.

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Carol Klenfner has found a renewed sense of competition after picking up ping pong later in life.
  • Carol Klenfner credits ping pong for keeping her mind sharp and active in her 80s.
  • She began playing table tennis in her late 60s after seeing a documentary on senior athletes.
  • Klenfner's daily exercise routine and competitive spirit highlight the benefits of active

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Author Alexa Mellardo smiling with her mom
My mom gives great advice and always reminds me to cherish the small moments in life.
  • I have a great relationship with my mom, and her advice has stuck with me throughout my life.
  • She taught me long-distance relationships can be sustained with thoughtful texts & impromptu calls.
  • Mom often reminds me to cherish each phase of life and not to take things too personally.

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LG will present a home robot named CLOiD at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. With humanoid robotics sure to feature heavily at this year's tech conference, LG has teased its home assistant before a full unveiling in January.

The company says CLOiD's two articulated arms with five individually actuated fingers are designed to help with a variety of household tasks. However, LG has not yet given a specific


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Deloitte recorded 4.8% annual revenue growth in its most recent financial year.
  • The Big Four — EY, Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC — are the world's largest accounting and consulting firms.
  • The firms pull in billions annually, but are at a transformative moment as AI reshapes the industry.
  • This is how the Big Four said they performed in their most recent financial years.

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Madison, Wisconsin, was ranked as one of the best college towns in the US.
  • College towns can significantly impact the student experience.
  • WalletHub analyzed over 400 US cities based on affordability, social scene, and academics.
  • Top college towns include Austin, Texas; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Madison, Wisconsin.

Lively college towns are pinnacles of American higher education.

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I think Virgin Islands National Park is one of the best to visit in the winter.
  • After traveling to all 63 US national parks, I've narrowed down my favorites to visit in the winter.
  • Parks like Joshua Tree, Death Valley, and Saguaro have milder temperatures in the winter months.
  • Dry Tortugas and Virgin Islands National Park are great if you're craving a tropical getaway.

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Brazilian regulators have reached a settlement with Apple after a yearslong investigation into the company's App Store fee practices as well as its policies against third-party app stores. As first reported by Brazilian tech site tecnoblog, the nation's Administrative Council of Economic Defense (CADE) said it has accepted Apple's proposed agreement that will address claims of anticompetitive


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Networking during the holidays can pay off in the new year.
  • Job seekers can use the holiday season to network and reconnect with contacts.
  • Holiday messages offer a natural way to reach recruiters and hiring managers during slow periods.
  • Networking at holiday parties can help job seekers practice and build connections for the new year.

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