Yes, You Can Write Your Own Will (No Lawyer or Notary Required to Start) A lot of us put off writing a will for years because we assume it means…
Happy Wednesday, Beloved: Let’s Talk About the Mammogram You’ve Been Putting Off
TL;DR If you’re 40 or older, you’re due for a mammogram every two years, and most insurance covers it at no cost. If you don’t have insurance, Louisiana has a…
How to Talk to AI And Make It Work for You
How to Talk to AI: Prompting Basics for Beginners-Maelinda Turner LCSW, MDiv The biggest reason people bounce off AI tools after one try isn’t that the technology failed them; it’s…
Louisiana Medicaid Work Requirements: Protect Your Coverage
TL;DR Louisiana Medicaid work requirements begin January 1, 2027. Some adults ages 19 to 64 on expansion Medicaid will need to show 80 hours a month of work, school, volunteering…
Moreno’s Grand Jury Denials and Eugene Green’s Landry Visit
TL;DR The Moreno grand jury story keeps getting stranger. The mayor says she had nothing to do with the indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill, but Murrill says she has…
Moreno 2027 Budget: What Gets Cut and Who Pays
TL;DR New Orleans faces a gap of roughly $100 million next year. The Moreno 2027 budget closes it mostly with cuts. It eliminates 152 city jobs and cuts the Health…
New Orleans Budget Deficit: What It Means for Our Health
TL;DR The New Orleans budget deficit is back at roughly $100 million for 2027. Mayor Helena Moreno’s proposal cuts the city Health Department by nearly a third, puts the low-barrier…
AI-Powered Side Hustle Ideas for the Everyday Entrepreneur
Everybody’s got a side hustle these days, and there’s a good reason for it: one income stream feels riskier than it used to. What’s changed recently is how much AI…