Podcast

Live Longer (MM #5138)

Most of us have the desire to live longer. And we all know that a sensible diet and moderate exercise will help us achieve those goals. But one doctor claims that he has an addition to the basics. Sunshine is one of those, but the other might be controversial. This doctor recommends jump-starting your hydration…

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401k (MM #5137)

If you have a 401k, IRA, or any other type of retirement account that relies on stocks and bonds, you’re likely feeling nervous right now. With the potential for a recession near and the on-again, off-again tariffs from the White House looming, it only makes sense to worry. The closer you are to retirement age…

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Prize Patrol (MM #5136)

If you grew up as a baby boomer, anytime you see a giant ceremonial check, your mind likely drifts to the Publishers Clearing House and their prize patrol. Their contest forms have been found in our mailboxes for decades. The PCH is the latest iconic American company to file for bankruptcy. But they don’t plan…

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Stuffed Crust Pizza (MM #5135)

Domino’s is currently running a commercial for their new stuffed crust pizza. The premise of this ad is that people claim that Domino’s Parmesan Stuffed Crust pizza is better than their old version. There’s only one problem: they’ve never offered this style of pizza before. But people think they have. When you’re the top brand,…

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Krackel (MM #5134)

I read something the other day that surprised me. A candy bar that’s been around for over 80 years is no longer made in a full-size version. Hershey discontinued the regular full-size Krackel bar. Actually, it was first discontinued 28 years ago. It never totally went away. You could always find it in the Hershey…

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Real ID (MM #5133)

For the last 20 years, you’ve been told that the Real ID is coming. There have been numerous delays, but the day is almost here. On May 7th, you’ll need a passport or one to board an airplane. If you’ve been putting it off, you want to move quickly. While you don’t have to get…

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Price Of Stamps (MM #5132)

We haven’t bought any postage stamps in quite a while. I’ve lost track of how much they cost. Ever since the debut of the Forever Stamps, they haven’t listed the price on the front. The US Postal Service is floating a trial balloon. They want to raise the price of stamps by five cents this…

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Shop Early (MM #5131)

With the new Presidential tariffs going into effect, many manufacturers warn people that prices will rise. We all know that, but now some toy companies are telling parents they should shop early for Christmas. Yes, it’s still eight months away, but companies are worried. With so many toys imported worldwide, they’re already worried about their…

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Dementia (MM #5130)

When you’re young, you don’t worry about the future. You’re invincible. You can get through anything. But as you get older, you worry about things out of your control. You start thinking about things like Alzheimer’s and dementia. They’re not things you can easily prevent. However, researchers in Europe recently found that people who get…

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Vacuuming (MM #5129)

We all have pet peeves. I have more than my share. Sometimes, we have things that bother us that we don’t encounter often, but when we do, we make a note and add them to our list. I came across this over the weekend. My wife and I were dining at a brunch restaurant, and…

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