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Do You Have McDonald’s Money?

Ahhh, nothing like being with your parent(s) during a car ride and realizing ¬– you’re hungry. You might have the munchies too but perhaps that appetite is based on something else. No less, you’re aware that there is food already at the house, or something you can make. However, you don’t desire either of those options. Instead, you ask your parent(s), “Can I get something to eat?” Your mom might respond with “We got food at the house?” You come right back with, “Can we get some McDonalds?” Finally, it happens. Those five words, “Do you have McDonald’s money?” hits you like a ton of bricks as you feel shut down from the satisfaction of fast food. Now, it can go two ways. Your parent(s) might cave in because they didn’t want to be at the house either; you just gave them a reason to join you. Or they stick to their guns and stand on that firm “no” as their decision. Once your’re home, that left over spaghetti becomes your homie, lover, and friend.

In 1905. Georgia native Robert Sengstacke Abbott founded, edited, and published the Chicago Defender, for decades the country’s dominant African American newspaper. Through the pages of the Defender, Abbott exercised enormous influence on the rise of the Black community in Chicago, Illinois, and on national African American culture.

The paper started out with a 25cent investment and a four-page pamphlet, increasing circulation with every edition. The Defender played an important role in encouraging African Americans to migrate from the south for better economic opportunities. The success of the paper made Abbott one of the first African American self-made millionaires.

His foundation helped to give birth to numerous publications including Jet, Ebony, Black Enterprise, Right On!, Essence and more.

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ou’ve selected your insurance plan for the year. Now, it’s time to start using your benefits, beginning with an annual wellness exam.

An annual wellness exam with a health care provider is important for everyone, but especially for older adults. As we age, we are more likely to develop chronic health conditions, according to Dr. J.B. Sobel, chief medical officer for Cigna Medicare, which serves hundreds of thousands of older adults through its products. An annual wellness exam can help detect potential health issues early so they can be addressed before they worsen, he added

“By meeting with your primary care provider early in the year, you can highlight the things that are important to you, and work together to develop a plan for your care for the year ahead,” Sobel said. “This will ensure you live each day with vitality, happiness and improved health.”

Many providers will reach out to schedule an annual wellness exam. If your provider doesn’t contact you, make sure to call them.

A number of annual check-ups are available at no extra cost to those with Medicare. They include a “Welcome to Medicare” visit for customers who have just reached Medicare eligibility and an “Annual Wellness Exam” for existing customers. Many Medicare Advantage (MA) plans offer more extensive annual visits at no extra cost. Some even offer incentives for completing a visit. Talk with your provider and Medicare insurer about your benefits.

Each annual exam may be a little different. Regardless of the type, Sobel offers the following tips to ensure you get the most from your visit.Prepare. Before you go, write down anything you’d like to discuss with your health care provider, including changes to your health over the past year. Bring your prescription and over-the-counter medications with you. Ask plenty of questions and take notes. You might even want to take along a family member, trusted friend or caregiver to ensure you understand