Flea bites are rare with humans. They mainly affect your pets. The flea bites cause itchiness, redness, and swelling. It is essential that you take care and precautions to prevent the breeding and spreading of fleas. There are some good home flea treatments, which you can use for treating fleas. Baking soda Sprinkle baking soda on the carpets and the furniture, the places you will find the most infestation of fleas. Once you have sprinkled baking soda, brush it into the strains of the carpet thoroughly. The baking soda should reach inside the hair of the carpet. Once satisfied, vacuum the carpet well. This will boost the vacuuming process of getting rid of fleas from carpets and furniture. Dish soap This is quite an effective home flea treatment and easy too. Take some dish soap and mix it in warm water. Now pour the liquid into a dish and keep it in the room where you receive the most amount of flea activity. Do this in the nighttime as fleas are nocturnal creatures. The viscosity of the liquid traps the fleas and prevents them from spreading around. Change the liquid each day for better results. Lemon spray Boil a thin slice of lemon with a pint of water. Let the solution sit overnight and then pour it in a spray bottle. This solution is one of the easiest techniques of home flea treatment. Ensure you spray the liquid all over the house or the furniture and carpet and curtains, which witness the most flea activities. Rosemary Rosemary is an amazing natural flea repellant. Mix rosemary with some rue, wormwood, fennel, and peppermint into a pestle and mortar and grind into a powder. Now sprinkle this powder on carpets, furniture, window sills and doors to prevent any fleas to enter your house. It is always advised that you should stay away from chemicals and pesticides as they are more harmful than fleas. So take these natural DIY steps for home flea treatment.

We've always wanted to buy that designer handbag we've dreamed about. Whatever your budget, splurging on the right designer handbag can add a touch of glam to your spirit (and handbag collection!) Whether you're planning to go for a brand's signature style or opt for the classic retro of your favorite fashion brand, we have some tips for you. Whatever your budget size may be, read on. From totes and clutches to messenger bags, here's our definitive guide towards buying a better designer handbag. Do your homework: While it's lovely to go on a shopping spree, doing your homework and stopping for a minute thinking why you want a designer handbag can give you the answers you need. Are you looking for the latest trend or some of the best classics the industry offers? This boils down to personal taste, which is important to every individual. Think about what qualities makes your personality define you. Are you a top-of-the-game fashionista or a lover of the classics with a touch of finesse and royal appeal? Decide on function: Choosing a beautiful handbag is a good move but the better question is - how often will you use it? If you need a handbag to carry minimal essentials every day for brief periods of time, getting a clutch may be better suited to the task. If you love trotting around on your feet all day long, getting a cross body handbag can be useful. Base your handbag type on how you will be using. How many items will you pour into it? When and where will you use it the most? Pick your handbag: Now that you've decided on your budget and handbag type, it's finally time to pick one! For tote lovers, you can even get an open tote with magnetic closure. More so important than just buying a handbag on a whim, is actually trying it out and seeing how it feels. Try swinging over the shoulder strap and walking around a bit. Will it fit all your essentials? Check out the handbag inside out and see what fabric and materials it is composed of. A good handbag looks just as good on the inside as it does on the outside. Finally, if you feel comfortable with the handbag and it looks good on, chances are, it's the right one.

When it comes to the USA stock markets, bubbles are just about everywhere “ whether it is the dot com bubble, the stock bubble, the real estate bubble, the financial asset bubble and so on. This article compiles the biggest stock market crashes in United States' history which shaped the country, lost the economy billions of dollars and affected not just the nation but the entire world. The 1929 crash: After the Roaring Twenties came the Black Tuesday crash of October 29th, 1929. Since speculation had ruled the roost for the decade, the stock market had peaked by 1929 and then plummeted royally, becoming the ruin of many. Thousands of banks went bankrupt, businesses folded, employment skyrocketed, and people committed suicide, sending the country into the Great Depression which wasn't salvaged until the late 1930s. The 1869 crash: In the mid-1860s, the US government was in dire straits of money to rebuild the country after the Civil War ended, so they bought massive amounts of public debt, which the public believed would be bought back with gold. Jay Gould and James Fisk decided to take advantage of the same to make their millions, the result of which was that gold prices skyrocketed and stocks ended up crashing badly. The then-President Ulysses Grant infused the economy with old to reverse the damage, but everything was done and dusted by then. The 1987 crash: After that came 1987's Black Monday, when the spectacular bull market run of the economy, that began in 1982 and was fueled by businesses, ended badly. Infamously known as the largest one-day market crash in history, the crash causes the Dow Jones to drop by as much as 22.6% of its value. The late 1990s dot-com crash: The highly-speculative Dot-com bubble existed around the mid-late 1990s when the shares of early internet companies called Dot-coms soared to astounding heights on the NASDAQ stock index, making people rich. Excessive risk-taking took place due to the belief that the technology would create a New Economy, resulting in astronomical and inaccurate valuations and negative earnings. Early 2000 saw the stocks crash and NASDAQ crash by 4,000 points in a span of 2 years. 2010 flash crash: May 6th, 2010 was a red-letter day in US stock market history when all hell broke loose when the Dow Jones fell 1000 points, only to recover them 20 minutes later. While it may have seemed done and dusted, the market experienced several other flash crashes since then, and volatility increased when the public became hesitant to trust computers with their money. The worst part was no one could identity how or why the event happened.

Fashion and age are a peculiar pair and one that many try grasping in the wrong way. While a change in fashion is required with age, it does not always mean that you are prepared to let go of modern fashion trends. The solution, of course, is to dress as per your heart’s wants. However, you can make modern fashion make look good on you with just a few simple tricks. So in this article, we talk about the different dresses and casual fashions styles that go perfectly with women over 60.

Skirts

Skirts are one of the best fashion choices and definitely one of the most comfortable. The trick here is of course how you style it to go with your aura. Tennis shoes or boots are a perfect combination to go with skirts, which give out an aged feel but not an old look. Coming to the top, a simple cut shirt or t-shirt work best but ensure to tuck it into the hem of the skirt. Colors such as white and beige are great choices and can be combined with other simple colors, making it a great casual dress combination for those over 60.

Fleeces and cardigans

Body type is an important aspect to keep while selecting your wardrobe; however, no matter which body type you are, a comfortable and body-hugging fleece jacket is the perfect companion for your evening walk. When it comes to an evening party it is time to ditch that fleece jacket and sport a long-line cardigan to ensure your fashion stays spot on. Structured cardigans, or “coatigans” as they are now called, are also a brilliant choice when it comes to occasions that require a smarter choice of dressing. A few things to look out for are a lesser number of buttons, a slight nip at the waist, and avoiding a hooded coat. Longer length cardigans do a great job of giving women over 60 a casual look as well, giving them more dresses to choose from.

Waistlines

While many can retain their proportionate body types long into their old age, not everyone is blessed with such a tender physique. For such people, tight elastic waistlines can be a major fashion disaster. While elastic waistlines may seem like a pretty comfortable option, it is not a good fashion statement at this age, and especially with a slouching tummy. Two simple ways to steer clear of this mishap is to either wear a long top to simply cover up the waistline or if you want to put an emphasis on the waistline then you can tuck your top in and pull out a little bit of it just to cover up the waistline of the sweatpants. Trousers with loose tie waistlines are also very much in fashion so you can opt for those as an alternative too. This combination is another great option for casual dresses for women over 60.

Denim skirts

Denim has made a huge comeback in this era’s fashion lines although you want to jump back into the wagon. However, the days of flaunting denim are long gone so there are a few small snips women over 60 need to make while sporting out the denim look to suit a casual dressing sense. The cut is an important aspect to pay heed to. Clingy skirts are to be avoided, rather look for airy denim skirts that will allow your structure to breathe. Getting caught in a denim death grip is the last fashion disaster one wants.

Leggings and full sleeves

Leggings have never gone out of fashion, and they never will, and are probably your best friends if you need to steer clear of tight trousers. Go for simple and sober leggings and make sure to not repeat them without washing or it may lead to a lot of itches. The golden rule is to cover up the buttocks with a long shirt or top. Full-sleeved tops are also a great fashion choice for women over 60 with the three-fourth sleeve being extra popular. A black legging and a three-fourth sleeve shirt combo are sure to make a subtle statement. Such a combination brings a comfortable element in the options of casual dresses for women over 60.

A lot of people invest in Medicare plans without understanding the cost involved in the same. When making a decision to invest in Medicare, it is best to compare the costs of different Medicare plans and the features so as to make a well-informed decision. When you compare the costs, you will be able to assess which plan will be the right choice for you and your family. Bifurcating Medicare costs There are a number of costs associated with a Medicare plan and they have been bifurcated below for a better understanding: Part A Premium Medicare Part A is also known as premium-free Part A because a lot of people need not pay a monthly premium for the same. If you have already paid the Medicare taxes for a period not exceeding 30 quarters, you will be required to pay a premium of around $422 for Part A. Furthermore, those who have paid taxes for a period ranging between 30 to 39 quarters, their premium for Part A will be around $232. For Part A inpatient and coinsurance services, you will need to understand the costs well. You have to pay a deductible of around $1340 for every benefit period. However, you do not pay anything for coinsurance for each benefit period of up to 60 days. Between 60 to 90 days, however, you will have to pay around $335 as coinsurance every day of each benefit period. For days exceeding 91, you will have to pay around $670 as coinsurance per day for each benefit period. Part B Premium The premium amount for Medicare Part B will cost you around $134 or higher based on your income. People who receive Social Security benefits will have to pay about $130. The deductible and coinsurance for Part B are around $183 per annum. Once the deductible has been paid, you will have to pay around 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for a majority of the medical services, durable medical equipment, and outpatient therapy. Part C Premium The premium for Medicare Part C will vary by plan. You will have to compare the Medicare costs for Part C before deciding on a plan. Part D Premium The premium for Part D will also vary by plan; however, higher income consumers will have to pay a higher amount. The best is to compare costs before choosing a plan. These are the basic costs and deductibles associated with every plan under Medicare insurance. You need to compare the costs for especially for Plan C and D before you make a choice as the costs will have an impact on your budget.