Blame it all on my British roots, but I’ve never preferred coffee. I like hanging out in coffee shops. I don’t mind smelling like I’ve hung out in a coffee shop all day. But, for me, I like tea.

Every morning I need my Barry’s Irish Breakfast Tea with a dash of milk and sugar. Without this, I will be a Grumpy Gus. Don’t give me Lipton or Twining’s — these are not the same.

In case you were wondering: yes, I do bring my preferred tea with me when I go out of town. And — while I like a good morning cuppa — I’ve never understood kombucha tea.

What is kombucha, anyway? I know you were already thinking about it. Kombucha sounds like either someone sneezing or the thing...

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Safeguarding your future funds

Retirement planning is crucial for a secure financial future. However, one often overlooked factor that can significantly impact your retirement funds is inflation. Let’s explore why inflation poses a threat to retirement planning and I will present six simple and interesting ways to reduce the damage it can cause.

Understanding Inflation’s Impact: Inflation refers to the gradual increase in the cost of goods and services over time. While moderate inflation is a normal part of a healthy economy, it can erode the purchasing power of your retirement savings. This means that the money you’ve diligently saved may not stretch as far when you retire...

Did you know that The Beatles’ album Let It Be is technically a soundtrack? It accompanies the 1970 documentary of the same title. If the film came back to theaters, I would probably go see it by myself.

You see, I don’t attend many movies with groups anymore. Part of that is a life stage issue — most of my friends are married and have small kids. It’s hard to justify the added babysitter expense if we want to go out for the evening.

Before that, I was always the guy who arrived early. Because of my promptness, I ended up saving seats for the whole group. I’d start declaring my group’s territory by draping my jacket over a pair of seats. Then I’d put my popcorn and drink...