Author: TECH

It is almost midnight. Your bed is warm, your phone is in your hand, and your toothbrush is sitting ten feet away in the bathroom. You know you should get up, you want clean teeth, and somehow those ten feet feel like a genuinely unreasonable request. If that scene lands a little too hard, you are in good company. ADHD hygiene struggles are one of the quietly hardest parts of daily life for a lot of adults, and they have almost nothing to do with wanting to be clean. Brushing, showering, flossing, washing your hair: knowing how to do these…

There is a moment almost every successful entrepreneur hits. The business is finally throwing off real cash, you are ready to start building wealth outside the company, and rental property looks like the obvious move. So you walk into your bank, the same bank that has watched six figures flow through your accounts for years, and ask for an investment property loan. And they turn you down. Not because you cannot afford it. Because your tax returns, optimized by a good accountant to minimize taxable income, make you look broke on paper. Every write-off that saved you money in April…

Experts say exercise, mental stimulation, healthy eating, quality sleep and stress management can help support long-term brain health.

Retirement may be approaching quickly for millions of Americans without access to a dedicated workplace retirement plan. Starting in your 50s or early 60s is far from ideal, but it doesn’t mean you’ve run out of options. Several moves could still improve your retirement plan, from taking advantage of higher contribution limits to reconsidering when you stop working and claim Social Security.Will you be able to retire comfortably? Take this quiz and find out.Millions are approaching retirement without a workplace plan New data from AARP shows that about 40% of private-sector workers ages 55 to 65 lack a workplace retirement…

Do you ever wonder where you’re headed in life or whether your daily choices are really aligned with what matters most to you? Having a clear sense of purpose can make it easier to make decisions, set meaningful goals, and stay focused when life gets busy. That’s where a personal mission statement can help. A mission statement gives you a simple way to put your values, strengths, priorities, and aspirations into words. It can serve as a personal compass, helping you stay connected to the kind of person you want to be and the impact you want to make. You…

Millions of Americans will receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income payments in September, and the calendar is unusually straightforward compared with months affected by weekends or federal holidays.The first payments are scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, when Supplemental Security Income recipients are due to receive their monthly benefit. Trump announces that teenager lifeguard who rescued boy will receive high civilian honor at White HouseThe Social Security Administration typically sends SSI on the first day of the month unless that date falls on a weekend or holiday. September 1 falls on a Tuesday in 2026, so no adjustment is needed.After that,…

In a relationship, selfishness and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike. This morning I saw a middle-aged woman slam the car door in her husband’s face and storm off into a grocery store. Then an hour later I couldn’t help but notice two 20-something friends sitting next to me at a local coffee shop, the man staring down at his phone the entire time his friend shared with him her concerns about some seemingly complicated family matters. And just now I came across someone’s rant on social media about their significant other that concluded with, “ALL MEN…

Hawaiʻi is recognizing “Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month” with events throughout the state this September. Suicide remains a significant public health challenge with long-lasting effects on individuals, families, and communities. The most recent results from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed an estimated 13.9 million U.S. adults age 18 or older had serious thoughts of suicide in 2025. In Hawaiʻi, suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death overall. Adults ages 25 to 34 have the highest rate of suicide. The state of Hawaiʻi recognizes September as “Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month,” with Sept. 10 observed globally as…

Social Security recipients are just weeks away from finding out how much their benefits could increase in 2027, with the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) expected to be announced in October.Social Security is one of the most important social programs in the U.S. The increase is designed to help millions of Americans keep up with inflation, with the new rate set to determine how much beneficiaries receive in their monthly checks next year.Social security benefits are adjusted for inflation each year. The benefit goes up most years however there have been occasions — 2009, 2010, and 2015 — when inflation was…

Fondation Bonne Action Umugiraneza, chaired by Burundi’s First Lady Angeline Ndayishimiye, was recognised for its work in healthcare, education and social support. Fondation Bonne Action Umugiraneza of Burundi has received the 2026 United Nations Population Award in the institutional category, earning recognition for its work to improve healthcare, education and social support for vulnerable women, children and families. Burundi’s First Lady Angeline Ndayishimiye, who chairs the foundation, was congratulated by Merck Foundation, its long-term partner.  The award was presented at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The 2026 honour is the 41st edition of the United Nations Population Award,…