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Texas Says Gender Modification Surgery Is Child Abuse

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It's official. Gender modification will be considered child abuse in Texas says the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Commissioner Jaime Masters wrote to Texas Governor Greg Abbott in response to the Governor's letter last week asking the agency to, "please issue a determination of whether genital mutilation of a child for purposes of gender transitioning … [Read more...] about Texas Says Gender Modification Surgery Is Child Abuse

New rules offer agricultural workers some relief, but concerns remain

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Arimateo Villegas’ workdays this week have started at 5 a.m., an hour before the sun rises. Wearing a headlamp under a shade tunnel that covers blackberries, he selects the best berries and drops them into baskets hanging around his waist, then fills 6 oz. plastic containers that will soon line grocery store shelves.  This was his first week of work at Sandy Ridge Berry Farms … [Read more...] about New rules offer agricultural workers some relief, but concerns remain

Walter Albritton: A book everybody should read – about four things everybody should say | Columns

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I love hearing this counsel from a physician because this is what I have been preaching for 70 years. It is pure gospel. I know from personal experience these four phrases can resolve difficult relationships with grace and integrity. Why? Because it gives God a chance to melt and change our hearts!Forgiveness was a central theme in the teaching of Jesus. He made it clear that … [Read more...] about Walter Albritton: A book everybody should read – about four things everybody should say | Columns

Connecticut Seeks Volunteers for Pilot Retirement Program

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The Connecticut Retirement Security Authority (CRSA) is seeking businesses to volunteer to become part of a pilot program that will influence the design of Connecticut’s state-run retirement plan, which is expected to roll out in early 2022.The CRSA said the pilot program, which is scheduled to begin next month, will help shape the retirement plan, known as MyCTSavings, that … [Read more...] about Connecticut Seeks Volunteers for Pilot Retirement Program

Setting Up Your Suriving Spouse for Success Course at the Lewes Public Library

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A free class is being offered to the Public in August on Thursday the 19th from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Lewes Public Library. The class covers planning items critical to setting up a surviving spouse for financial success. This class will cover creating a seamless transition of financial success, survivorship pre-planning, social security survivor benefits, beneficiary IRA’s … [Read more...] about Setting Up Your Suriving Spouse for Success Course at the Lewes Public Library

Is Financial Freedom for Doctors Possible?

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Doctors are particularly bad at managing their personal finances and financial well-being for several reasons:We hate to admit when we don't know somethingWe got into medicine to help people, not for the moneyWe think of money as dirty in our professionWe trust other "professionals" to act in our best interest and succumb to poor investments at the hands of financial … [Read more...] about Is Financial Freedom for Doctors Possible?

Here’s How Much You Should Have in Your 401(k) Account, Based on Your Age

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FlamingoImages / Getty Images/iStockphotoRetirement seems like a far-off thing that we never really feel prepared for, but young people might be on a better path than they think. According to data from Fidelity’s retirement platform, people in their 20s have roughly $15,000 saved in their 401(k)s.See: Costco and 23 Companies With Surprisingly Great 401(k) PlansFind: How To … [Read more...] about Here’s How Much You Should Have in Your 401(k) Account, Based on Your Age

ESG Investments in Your 401(k)? Make Sure They Are What They Claim To Be

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Tinnakorn Jorruang / iStock.comWith more and more demand for retirement plans to increase environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing, a recent study notes that savings in these plans are invested in companies which directly contradict publicly stated corporate sustainability goals on climate change and racial justice.See: Could ESG Investing Change the Business … [Read more...] about ESG Investments in Your 401(k)? Make Sure They Are What They Claim To Be

Best 401k growth calculators to save for retirement revealed

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PENSION savers can use 401k growth calculators to check how much money they'll have for retirement. It's a key way to understand whether you'll have enough cash as you get older - or whether you need to ramp up your savings habits. 1Calculators are a handy way to check 401k growth - and whether you're on track for a comfortable retirementCredit: Getty A 401k allows you to … [Read more...] about Best 401k growth calculators to save for retirement revealed