Tips and fees eat into our money
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Just when so many of us are struggling financially with the rising cost of everything, along comes yet another way to ... Continue Reading →
Who is stealing from us?
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We think we would know when we’re being scammed, but would we really? Financial exploitation of seniors can take many ... Continue Reading →
Decluttering – Do it your way
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Consider this a firsthand account of clearing clutter. I read several self-help books; I sought advice from those who call themselves experts.
But ... Continue Reading →
Watch for food safety recalls
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The website for the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is a good place to watch for recalls and alerts. ... Continue Reading →
Covid is still here
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As of this writing, there are still between 1,500 and 2,000 Covid deaths per week in the U.S. alone. Pause a moment to consider that number.
Various charts, ... Continue Reading →
Pet ownership can involve heavy lifting
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For seniors, several questions arise when we consider whether we should adopt another pet after the death of a long-loved companion. There’s the ... Continue Reading →
Why are seniors targeted for scams?
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In one year alone, seniors lost over $3 billion to scammers, and it’s gotten worse every year. The 60-69 age group was bad enough, but the dollar ... Continue Reading →
Is AARP membership worth having?
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I remember feeling uneasy when the first AARP envelope showed up in my mailbox. It was one thing to quietly hit the Big Five-O, and it was another thing ... Continue Reading →
Blue Zone residents live longer
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In several parts of the world, large populations regularly live into their 90s and even pass 100 years. Those parts of the world where seniors live ... Continue Reading →
Home insurance costs rise
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When I got my home insurance bill and it showed a massive premium for my policy renewal, I actually laughed. I flipped the page over, believing ... Continue Reading →
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