Butter. Burgers. Sausages. Store-bought pastries, cakes and cookies. Oh, and sodas, sweet or diet. They’re all bad, and they all increase our risk of dementia – by a lot. So reports one of the largest and most chilling studies ever, involving around 60,000 people in their 40s, 50s and 60s. The study, involving massive numbers … Read more
I inherited a house in San Francisco from my aunt. My aunt had rented her basement to an older couple (probably illegally) for a few years at below market prices. I don’t believe there was a lease, and it’s probably against building code to have tenants in the basement. The couple’s family lives nearby. I … Read more
And those over 70 who walk an average of 4,500 steps per day have a 77% lower risk than those who walk less than 2,000 steps per day. In fact, the general conclusion of the study is that if you’re retired, you should buy some sort of pedometer or step counter, keep track of your … Read more
In 2019, I purchased a 1,400 square foot, three-bedroom home in Atlanta, Georgia for $196,000. I thought I could earn some extra income by renting out the guest rooms on Airbnb, especially since I travel a lot for work and was rarely home. Unfortunately, bookings dried up in 2020. No one wanted to share a … Read more
