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My Cat Had Gastrointestinal Lymphoma: Saying Goodbye to Adah

On June 6, 2026, I lost my cat Adah. I'm still in shock, still crying on and off, and honestly still reaching for her out of habit. She was 8 years old and had been by my side for 7 of them. Writing this is hard, but I know it's something I need to do, because if you're searching for information about feline gastrointestinal lymphoma or trying to figure out what comes next after losing your cat, I want you to know you're not alone. I've been right where you are. Adah wasn't just a cat to me; she was like a daughter. She was the one who helped me survive losing my Maltese dog back in February 2019. I got her at the end of March that same year. She was actually my first cat ever. And somehow, without me even realizing it, she became the center of my world. I had no idea that choosing her would be one of the best decisions of my life or that letting her go would be one of the hardest. ⚡ Key Takeaways 🐱 Feline GI lymphoma is the most common c...

Why An IRA Is Essential Even If You Have A 401k

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I recently woke up and realized I am 44 years old. It sounds funny to say, but for the longest time, I just drifted along thinking retirement was this far-off thing that old people do. But now, hitting my mid-40s with a husband, a duplex we are renting, and a whole zoo of pets to feed, the reality is setting in. I have about 20 years left to really aggressively save money if I want to stop working one day. I have a 401k through my job, and I contribute to it, but I started to get this nagging feeling that it wasn't enough. Disclosure: This post contains referral links; as a SoFi customer, I earn a small amount from qualifying sign-ups. I appreciate your support. That's why I finally opened an account with SoFi a couple of months ago. I went with their Robo Traditional IRA. I'll be honest with you: I chose the Robo option because I know absolutely nothing about investing. I didn't want to pick stocks and mess it up. I also realized after the fact that a Roth IRA might...