Bob Walko

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Losing your voice as you age isn’t just frustrating, it can change your relationships, your work, and even your confidence. And it’s more common than you might think. Buzz Bruggeman starts his morning every day just like this: “Breathe and do your screaming exercise,” he told Ivanhoe. As both a lawyer and an entrepreneur, Buzz built his career on the power of his voice. But last year, he began noticing something troubling. His once steady voice was now a mutter.

Some pet owners are left scrambling after Nationwide’s decision to drop about 100,000 pet insurance policies. It blames the high cost of veterinary care. Whether searching for a new company or signing up for coverage for the first time, there are things to consider when picking a pet insurance plan. Between fancy food, vet visits, dog walkers, and daycare, a new study by the MarketWatch says U.S. pet owners will spend an average of $28,000 over a pet’s lifetime.

ORLANDO, Fla. (IVANHOE NEWSWIRE) - Instead of stepping into a financial office, many people are logging onto social media for money-saving steps. Financial influencers or "finfluencers" are everywhere, attracting young people looking to invest. In fact, 25 percent of 18-to-24-year-olds are using social media when seeking financial advice. Experts are warning people to be careful who they trust. "It's hard to know, what's good advice.