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-Medicare Advantage plans come with advantages, pitfalls
Just when the political ads have all but disappeared after the election this November, you will be bombarded with Medicare Advantage ads as open enrollment in the U.S. nears once…
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-Just when the political ads have all but disappeared after the election this November, you will be bombarded with Medicare Advantage ads as open enrollment in the U.S. nears once…
by March 17, 2024 8:40 am
-The housing situation in Northwest Arkansas has been discussed and reported on for years. Over the past four to five years, the primary focus has been affordability and availability as…
by March 16, 2024 5:22 pm
-For many parents, the first task after finding out they’re expecting is to get on a waitlist for an early childhood program. Even with quick action, it can be hard…
by March 13, 2024 5:13 pm
-The college admissions landscape has evolved significantly in recent years, as evidenced by tightening acceptance rates at selective and highly selective colleges and universities, the introduction of test-optional and test-free…
by March 12, 2024 5:52 pm
-The American workforce has seen a recent surge in the engagement of independent contractors by businesses. Professionals may prefer the autonomy and mobility that being an independent contractor provides, such…
by March 11, 2024 7:29 pm
-When it comes to retirement, most of the focus is on saving because helping clients save diligently throughout their working years provides a financial cushion, ensuring that they have the…
by March 7, 2024 10:10 am
-This year, I challenged my team at City Hall to renew its focus and energy on getting even more results for the people of Little Rock. As stewards of taxpayer…
by March 7, 2024 8:49 am
-International Women’s Day provides the opportunity to highlight the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and to address the diverse challenges women face every day. This year’s theme,…
by March 6, 2024 8:59 am
-Classrooms are a melting pot of personalities, academic abilities and learning styles. Teachers must be able to think quickly on their feet and adjust their strategies to meet students’ needs….
by March 5, 2024 9:29 am
-The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing. Organizations are adopting the technology in different areas throughout. AI has many benefits, but there are growing concerns about its usage including…
by March 4, 2024 8:01 am
-Pat and I graduated in 1967 as part of the first class to have “university” on our diplomas. After earning a master’s degree at the University of Oklahoma, I returned…
by February 28, 2024 11:19 am
-Nearly 90 years ago, electric cooperatives were the first utility to power — and empower — rural Arkansas. Today, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas continue to have a wide-ranging economic…
by February 25, 2024 11:32 am
-The tides are turning for cybersecurity regulation and enforcement. And if businesses do not adequately prepare, a wave—in the form of a breach, attack or hefty government fine—may pull them…
by February 11, 2024 8:10 am
-Do these thoughts sound familiar? “I don’t want to tick that person off.” “I don’t have time to deal with people’s feelings.” “Don’t rock the boat.” “Maybe if I ignore…
by February 6, 2024 3:51 pm
-If you have been to a clinic or a hospital recently, you may have noticed newly posted signs that read: “We respect you. Please respect our staff. Attacking a healthcare…
by February 4, 2024 10:35 am
-Every four years, I’m reminded of former Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton’s unheralded election as President of the United States. He entered the 1992 race a year earlier when incumbent President…
by January 22, 2024 4:45 pm
-Over the last 25 years, I have had an exciting career that has spanned various levels of government, various citizenship statuses and various responsibilities. I pride myself on being a…
by January 22, 2024 2:10 pm
-As someone who has been the founder of a half dozen businesses, the co-founder of several others, an owner in a half dozen more, an outside board member in still…
by January 15, 2024 4:28 pm
-There is a growing sentiment by many that employers overuse non-compete agreements and that low-wage employees should not be subject to such agreements at all. The common example used by…
by January 13, 2024 1:58 pm
-I’ve been traveling to Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas for more than 30 years. Those early memories are fond ones, but not inspiring, though now I see the region in a…