Monthly Archives: August 2011

Insurance Gaps for Ireen Floods

Posted on August 31, 2011 by scannon

Sometimes cheaper is not always better. We think we can get away with cheaper coverage until we experience the result of our decision when a major event happens. Hurricane Irene will most likely prove to be one of the 10 … Continue reading →

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Better Business Bureau Warns of Job Scams

Posted on August 24, 2011 by scannon

It’s a tough time for job seekers, and scammers are taking advantage of that through online posts, according to KXTV News 10. The Better Business Bureau says people in the Sacramento region are complaining of job scams, especially work-at-home schemes. … Continue reading →

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Social Security Disability – Running Out Of Money?

Posted on August 22, 2011 by scannon

Laid-off workers and baby boomers are flooding Social Security’s disability program with benefit claims, pushing the financially strapped system toward the brink of insolvincy. Applications are up nearly 50% over a decade ago as people with disabilities lose their jobs … Continue reading →

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Redefining Poverty – The Plight of the Elderly in CA

Posted on August 19, 2011 by scannon

???The federal government’s standard of need bears little relation to reality for many senior citizens, particularly in high-cost housing. This article presents a view many of us are not aware of. Many of our povershed seniors feel that “America is … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s Hitting People Under 50

Posted on August 18, 2011 by scannon

Found this article in the Paper this morning. It addresses situations where Alzheimer’s is starting to affect people under 50 years. “At 65 and younger, most people don’t expect this diagnosis. They have many responsibilities, and they haven’t slowed down, … Continue reading →

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