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5 financial arguments worth fixing before they become problems

Posted on January 17, 2013 by scannon

5 financial arguments worth fixing before they become problems by: Lynnette Khalfani-Cox | from: AARP | Updated January 2013 Bickering about money is the top source of friction among couples in the United States, trumping disagreements over kids, work, chores … Continue reading →

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Legal Documents You Need Now!

Posted on November 28, 2012 by scannon

The following is an excerpt from AARP Education & Outreach. It addresses the legal documents that we need in place in order to ensure that our wishes are laid out and our loved ones are protected should some unforeseen incident incapacitate us. We … Continue reading →

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Few Baby Boomers Financially Prepared For Retirement

Posted on September 6, 2011 by scannon

According to the Insured Retirement Institute only 54% of baby boomers have tried to calculate a financial goal for retirement, just 45% have consulted with a financial planner and 43% do not consider themselves knowledgeable about making financial investments. In … Continue reading →

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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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