On January 11, 2023, the U.S. government extended the COVID-19 public health emergency until April. This extension comes as a highly transmissible Omicron subvariant, known as “Kraken,” has caused an increase in hospitalizations. Since the emergency was originally declared in January 2020, it has been renewed every 90 days by …
The United States is “Out of the Pandemic Stage”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious-disease expert, stated the United States is “out of the pandemic phase.” The statement does not mean the COVID-19 pandemic is over, rather the level of hospitalizations and deaths has declined to a manageable point within the country. Fauci advises caution as the virus …
401(k)s and Retirement
While more Americans, about 9 million, are working later in life, retirement is still an inevitable stage in many workers’ lives. To some, the concept of retirement is daunting, ending the steady source of income. They are plagued with doubts like, “What if I outlast my savings?” Financially burdened by …
How to Overcome Burnout
Due to the pandemic, many people were forced to transition to a remote work style. As part of this transition, new technologies were introduced at record pace. Learning new technology can be difficult, especially when multiple platforms are being utilized. Working remotely also disrupted the elusive work-life balance so many …