Recently Standard & Poor’s lowered its outlook on the United States long-term credit rating from stable to negative. This was seen as a warning to lawmakers who have been unable to agree on a long-term plan for cutting the deficit. Credit ratings are as important to a country as credit scores are to individuals....
Second in a series on Identity Theft. All too often the people you have to worry about stealing your identity and your money is not some stranger on the Internet. More likely it is one of your relatives, guests, or workers who come to your home. The elderly and infirm are especially vulnerable. Beverly...
Oftentimes I find myself sitting alone at various restaurants and coffee shops writing articles. Sometimes my notepad and laptop catch people’s attention and when they learn that I’m a religion reporter, it can lead to some interesting conversations. Right now, for example, I’m writing this column at the Southington Chile’s and have the Gita...
DEAR DOCTOR KATHLEEN, I was married for 60 years to the most wonderful man I’ve ever known. He was my best friend and we did everything together. He passed away suddenly 5 months ago and I felt empty. I feel lost. I thought I would feel better by now. When I look at our...