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Feb92023 by adminNo Comments

Orca mothers make ‘lifelong sacrifice’ for sons

Science

Center for Whale ResearchBy Victoria GillScience correspondent, BBC NewsA study of orcas in the North Pacific has revealed that mothers make a "lifelong sacrifice" for their sons.Rearing a son significantly reduced a female killer whale's chance of reproducing in the future. The energy they need to feed sons appears to compromise their health, leaving them less able to reproduce and raise other young."Mothers sacrifice their own food and their own energy," said Prof Darren Croft from the University of Exeter. Orcas remain closely bonded to their families throughout their lives. But while young female offspring become independent in adulthood, males depend on their mothers - even demanding a share of the food that their matriarchs catch. Prof Croft described it as a "new insight into the co...

Jul222018 by adminNo Comments

Here's how to save for your child who may need life-long care

Finance

If you have a family member with a significant disability, you may be wondering how to care for her or him. Special needs trusts are an option but they often require substantial amounts of money — as much as $ 100,000 up front — and the services of a lawyer. A less expensive way of establishing a trust for a family member with special needs is the pooled trust, available to people with modest assets. Whether or not you have one of these special needs trusts, the ABLE account is another way to set money aside. Not only is it less expensive, it’s much easier. ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts f...