Yes, You Can Go for a Run

Stay home. That’s the first rule of self-quarantine, and of social distancing. But after a while you may be itching to get outside and move, and I have good news for you: if you’re able to do it all on your lonesome, it’s fine to go out for a run.

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Author: Beth Skwarecki on Vitals, shared by Beth Skwarecki to Lifehacker

What older people should know about divorce

According to Pew research, the divorce rate for those 50 and older has doubled since 1990. In many cases, Texas residents who are ending their marriages will have an attorney to help them navigate the process of doing so. However, it may also be a good idea to have a financial adviser on a divorce team as well. A financial adviser will likely be able to help with potential challenges arising from the passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, or TCJA.

For instance, it is important to understand how alimony rules have changed since the TCJA came into existence. Alimony payments are no longer considered income to the recipient, and these payments are no longer a tax write-off for the individuals making them. However, any money that is distributed to an individual through a retirement plan could be taxable to the recipient. It is possible that the payee will insist that funds come from a retirement account instead of a personal account.

In addition to financial issues that could arise in a divorce, it is important to consider how the end of a marriage could impact an estate plan. In many cases, it won’t be possible to change the beneficiary on a retirement plan or pension until the divorce is final. This is because a spouse is typically the beneficiary by default.

Regardless of how old a person is when he or she gets divorced, it may be necessary to divide marital assets as part of a final divorce settlement. If retirement assets are split as part of that settlement, it may be necessary to do so through a qualified domestic relations order, or QDRO. An attorney may be able to draft the document or explain what happens if assets are split without one.


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Author: On behalf of Katie L. Lewis of Katie L. Lewis, P.C. Family Law

How Long Does the Coronavirus Live on Different Surfaces?

Will I get sick from opening a package? What about handling a library book? Is it safe to drink from a water fountain? What about lifting weights at the gym? Do I need to worry about my toddler’s habit of putting everything in his mouth? We know that the coronavirus can survive for a little while on surfaces, which…

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Author: Rachel Fairbank on Vitals, shared by Beth Skwarecki to Lifehacker

Bleach Kills the Coronavirus, Too

If you’ve braved the crowds at your local store only to find the disinfectant aisle picked clean, you might be absolutely freaking out right about now. Don’t lose all hope just yet: Coronavirus panic may have wiped out the national supply of hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes, but I bet your store still has plenty of…

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Author: A.A. Newton on Vitals, shared by A.A. Newton to Lifehacker

Make a ‘Dirty Quarantini’ With Whatever Brine You Have in Your Fridge

It seems that a lot of us are going to be spending more time at home, which could lead to boredom, ennui, and a good bit of alcohol consumption. Twitter—which is a very fun place—seems to be excited about these potential “quarantinis,” which have two forms: “a regular martini you drink alone in your house,” and this…

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Author: Claire Lower on Skillet, shared by Claire Lower to Lifehacker