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- Memory Loss: What’s Normal and What Isn’t? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Gloria Hao SchneiderMost of us have moments or glitches when we have trouble remembering something that just happened, like where we placed our keys when we got home, or the name of someone you met 10 minutes earlier. In younger people, there could be a host of reasons why these things happen. There are many ...
Views: 0 - Talking About End-Of-Life Issues: Some Doctors Hesitate - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Sky PalmaWhen terminally ill patients are feeling relatively well, doctors may sometimes avoid discussing important end-of-life care issues with them, a new study has found. In January of 2009, the Journal of Cancer surveyed close to 4,000 physicians and asked them how they would counsel a ...
Views: 43(1 vote) - Nine Mistakes People Make When Caring for a Dying Parent - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Sky PalmaThinking that they’re off the hook if a sibling is doing the primary care Although it's rare for siblings to care for a parent equally, ideally, it should be a family responsibility. Not treating it as such will haunt you later on, even if you live far away from your ailing parent. Sometimes ...
Views: 47(1 vote) - Senior Citizen Communities Struggle With Hard Times - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Sky PalmaThe real estate industry is in a virtual free fall. Even as rental rates drop, vacancy rates are soaring in many locations. When the market hits bottom, the value of commercial real estate may settle at depression levels, according to some independent reports. This is a major reason assisted ...
Views: 32(1 vote) - Finding an Assisted Living Facility That is the Right Fit for Your Loved One - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Sky PalmaSeniors who are in need of round the clock assistance are prime candidates for a lifestyle change that may include an assisted living facility. Here are some guidelines that can help you in your search: How can you be sure an assisted living environment is the right fit? Seniors have to retain ...
Views: 35(1 vote) - Senior Brainpower: How do U.S. Seniors match up Against British Seniors? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Sky PalmaAt the Peninsula School, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Michigan, researchers have conducted the first international comparative of cognitive function in older adults in the U.S. and Britain. The results showed that U.S. seniors preformed significantly better than their ...
Views: 38(1 vote) - Senior Housing That Promotes an Active Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Sky PalmaHow Can a Retirement Community Promote an Active Lifestyle? At least one member of the family must be 55-years-old or older in an active adult retirement community. This is also known as an age-qualified planned community. The community offers homes and features that allow seniors to live ...
Views: 30 - “Senior Proofing” Bathrooms – Ways to Prevent Falls and other Accidents - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Gloria Hao SchneiderMany seniors fall victim to neglecting personal hygiene, not out of forgetfulness, but because navigating themselves through a slippery bathtub or shower is not only exhausting, but also downright scary. Although they may resist it in the beginning, seniors who wish to stay at home and prolong ...
Views: 43 - Get Retirement Savings Safety, Liquidity AND Great Returns - Cake & Eat it too! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Roger ElyAll my clients have one thing in common they want their retirement money safe but they don't want to "tie" it up - they want to enjoy it! So here's a way to "have your cake and eat it too". Many of you are looking for a safe environment to put your money to avoid the volatility of the market ...
Views: 64(3 votes) - The CRASH of 2010 - This is NOT a Drill - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Roger ElyDespite what the current administration says and would like us to believe, the current financial crisis is not over; in fact it's probably just beginning. If you're paying attention, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that we're on the verge of a catastrophic collapse in the market that ...
Views: 56(2 votes) - Traditional Retirement Planning is in Trouble - Don't Get Comfortable the 3 Legged Stool is Broken - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Roger ElyIf you're over 60, you're probably familiar with the traditional "Three Legged Stool" model of saving for retirement; SOCIAL SECURITY, PENSIONS, SAVINGS. You may have used this method in planning your retirement income. Well don't get too comfortable - the stool's broken! If you've watched the ...
Views: 78 - Boomer Women: Are You Being the Best You Can Be? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothWhen you look back at your life are you proud of who you are and what you have become? Are you the person you thought you would be? As a woman in your fifties or beyond you have had more than several decades as an adult. I am sure you had hopes and dreams, goals and plans. At least I hope you ...
Views: 99 - Boomer Women: 1 Mistake You Can Avoid in Your Retirement - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothDo you know what that 1 mistake might be? Can you guess? Let me just say that it’s not as difficult as you might think. This mistake can be avoided if you just pay attention. Now I know that doesn’t sound as though that should be very difficult but you would be surprised! As a woman born ...
Views: 95 - Count the Ways to Start Planning for Your Summer or Your Retirement - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothWhat does planning for your summer vacation and planning for your retirement have to do with each other? I can just hear some of you saying “they have nothing to do with each other” and others saying “they have a LOT to do with each other.” What do you think? I have been working and ...
Views: 89 - Boomer Generation Faces The New Retirement - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Cathy SeversonFrom the very beginning, baby boomers were set up to fail at the retirement game. Our shear numbers made it difficult for institutions, social security and employers to put enough away for us to retire. We bought into the myth of retirement. But, just because life hasn’t worked out exactly as ...
Views: 124 - ***The 2 Biggest Retirement Misconceptions - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Bill LoseyWe’ve all heard about the “new retirement”, the mix of work and play that many of us assume we will have in our lives one day. We do not expect “retirement” to be all leisure. While this is becoming a cultural assumption among baby boomers, it is interesting to see that certain financial ...
Views: 150(2 votes) - Enjoying Personal Car With A Car Finance Loan - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Brayden CoxBuying a car is a big decision one must understand. Nowadays, a lot of people especially those who belong in the average life status couldn't able to afford to buy a certain car in cash. That's why, the need of a car finance loan is very evident in the market. There are lots of car finance ...
Views: 142(8 votes) - Can a Cup of Coffee Destroy Your Retirement Goals? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Cathy SeversonIf anyone was going to succeed at retirement it is was Al. An accomplished artist, we first met at a Christmas party of a mutual friend. He was eagerly awaiting retirement as an administrator from a large California university. He was looking forward to entering a new career as an artist. ...
Views: 137(2 votes) - Money Management Tips You Can Bank On - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Bern BuentipoWith the current economic climate everyone is looking for money management tips that will help ensure financial security. We all want to save money and get the best value for our dollar, yet it often seems as if we struggle just to make ends meet, leaving little left at the end of each ...
Views: 175(4 votes) - Boomer Retirement: What are the Challenges of Being Retired? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Cathy SeversonWhat are your retirement goals and dreams? The boomer retirement will be different from former generations. There are new challenges to being retired. It still to be determined whether it will better or worse. Will the boomer retirement be a happy one? Do you want to have a retirement ...
Views: 107 - ***Obamacare - Separating Facts From Myths - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Bill LoseyConfusing doesn’t even begin to describe it. Throughout the very long debate over health care reform, a great deal of misinformation (spurred by presumption or misunderstanding) was circulating. Additionally, many changes and alterations to the proposed law were made along the way. At this ...
Views: 195(5 votes) - Recovering From Retirement Denial - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from William TaberHardly a week goes by without a personal finance magazine commenting in one way or another that Americans are ill-prepared for retirement. Yet, in spite of these alarming and repetitive warnings, we Americans and specifically we Iowans appear to be in denial that the post World War II ...
Views: 187(7 votes) - A Million Dollars Isn’t What It Used To Be - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from William TaberThose of us in the boomer generation may remember a television show called “The Millionaire” where an anonymous philanthropist gave unsuspecting ordinary Joe citizens a check for $1,000,000 and watched how their lives were vastly changed by the ability to buy virtually anything they wanted in ...
Views: 214(6 votes) - ***Bill Losey: How To Find A Trusted Financial Advisor - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Bill LoseyQuestion: My husband and I have made the decision to start working with a financial planner this year. The problem is there are so many to choose from. How do I know who I can trust and who is a good fit for me? Sally, NY Answer: Sally, the term “financial advisor” is a very broad term so ...
Views: 134(4 votes) - Investing to Retire Early - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Ricky DPreparing for your retirement is a task that should never be ignored. While most people would like to "deal with it later", saving early for this soon-to-be stage of your life can make a huge difference in the future, particularly if you desire to quit your job and enjoy life sooner. ...
Views: 176(8 votes) - ***5 Retirement Planning Blunders - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Bill LoseyRetiring from ones job can be a stressful time but it doesn’t have to be. Realize that it’s natural to be nervous, anxious and/or confused when you’re going through a major life change. Your decision to retire is causing you to step outside your comfort zone and is forcing you to make many new ...
Views: 141(6 votes) - What type of retiree will you be? Part 4 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann HarrisonWhat's your retirement style? I've identified four different types of retiree - Activists, Individualists, Specialists and Traditionalists. Traditionalists want a traditional 'rest and relaxation', 'pottering about' type of retirement. They don't want to change the world, or even ...
Views: 116(2 votes) - What type of retiree will you be? Part 3 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann HarrisonWhat’s your retirement style? I've identified four different types of retiree - Activists, Individualists, Specialists and Traditionalists. Specialists are the enthusiasts, the devotees, the people who have a continuing (often lifelong) passion for their work - they love what they do so ...
Views: 109(3 votes) - What type of retiree will you be? Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann HarrisonWhat’s your retirement style? I've identified four different types of retiree - Activists, Individualists, Specialists and Traditionalists. I think of Individualists as the self-actualisers of the second half of life - they have the need to fulfil their potential and be all that they can ...
Views: 102(2 votes) - What type of retiree will you be? Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann HarrisonWhat’s your retirement style? I've identified four different types of retiree - Activists, Individualists, Specialists and Traditionalists. Activists are the movers and shakers in retirement, the trailblazers - the ones who start new charities and foundations. They are the ones who fight ...
Views: 110(2 votes) - How to Add Six Figures to Your Retirement Fund - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Sally FontaineRetirement planning is one of the most important plans for the future an individual can have, because it will allow you to know how you will live during your retirement years. There are many things to consider during this process, including the future costs of daily living expenses, your ideal ...
Views: 120(3 votes) - Make time for an everyday adventure - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann HarrisonTwo of the potential pitfalls of the 'Routine' stage of retirement are becoming set in your ways by having too rigid a routine and leaving no time or scope for fun and spontaneity in your life. With that in mind, here are my top ten ideas for bringing more everyday 'adventures' into your ...
Views: 101(2 votes) - The 6 Stages of Retirement - Stage 6 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann Harrison'It's just a stage you're going through...' how many times have well-meaning friends and family members said that to you over the course of your lifetime? And don't expect them to stop now, because, as far as retirement is concerned, there are six identified stages that most retirees go through ...
Views: 111(2 votes) - ***Your Retirement Portfolio: The Potential Of The BRIC Nations - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Bill LoseyBrazil. Russia. India. China. These four nations have some of the fastest-growing economies on earth and are becoming drivers in the world economy. In the coming decades, they may command as much attention as the U.S., Japan and other “heavy hitters” … or more. The future aside, we know one ...
Views: 481(17 votes) - The 6 Stages of Retirement - Stage 5 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann Harrison'It's just a stage you're going through...' - how many times have well-meaning friends and family members said that to you over the course of your lifetime? And don't expect them to stop now, because, as far as retirement is concerned, there are six identified stages that most retirees go ...
Views: 126(2 votes) - The 6 Stages of Retirement - Stage 4 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann Harrison'It's just a stage you're going through...' - how many times have well-meaning friends and family members said that to you over the course of your lifetime? And don't expect them to stop now, because, as far as retirement is concerned, there are six identified stages that most retirees go ...
Views: 117(2 votes) - The 6 Stages of Retirement - Stage 3 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann Harrison'It's just a stage you're going through...' - how many times have well-meaning friends and family members said that to you over the course of your lifetime? And don't expect them to stop now, because, as far as retirement is concerned, there are six identified stages that most retirees go ...
Views: 118(3 votes) - The 6 Stages of Retirement - Stage 2 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann Harrison'It's just a stage you're going through...' - how many times have well-meaning friends and family members said that to you over the course of your lifetime? And don't expect them to stop now that you're about to retire, because, as far as retirement is concerned, there are six identified stages ...
Views: 106(2 votes) - The 6 Stages of Retirement - Stage 1 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann Harrison'Retirement is often viewed as an 'event' when retirement is actually both a process (requiring planning and adjustment) and a life stage (lasting for multiple years.)'Christine A. Price, Ph.D 'It's just a stage you're going through...' - how many times have well-meaning friends and family ...
Views: 163(2 votes) - ***What's In Your Retirement Investment Portfolio? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Bill LoseyThe stock market is unsettled … and perhaps its fluctuations are unsettling you. It’s a stressful time for the economy and Wall Street, and you may be concerned about your portfolio given what’s going on with oil prices, the real estate market, and rising unemployment figures. It may be a good ...
Views: 115(2 votes) - ***To Roth or Not to Roth? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Bill LoseyThat is the question being contemplated by millions of American’s and their tax preparers. In case you haven’t heard, beginning January 1, 2010, any investor may convert their traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Unlike prior years where where there were income limitations, no IRS income limits will ...
Views: 109(3 votes) - ***Your Stock Market Correction Protection Plan - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Bill LoseyQuestion: This stock market is nuts! How am I supposed to protect my IRA and 401k from losing money when I’ve only got three years until I retire? Bonnie, Ohio Answer: A few years before retiring, if possible, you should begin to accumulate an amount of money that's equivalent to 2-5 ...
Views: 156(3 votes) - Boomer Women: When Work Interferes with Your Life & How to Change it - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothHas your work ever interfered with your ‘other life?’ That ‘real’ life that does not include work, even if it’s work you love? What I mean is true leisure. Not thinking about, planning about or doing anything even close to work. I am talking especially for those of you entrepreneurial types. ...
Views: 108(1 vote) - How Much Employment For Senior Citizens Is Available? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Raymond AngusWhere is all the employment for senior citizens? How can it be identified and applied for. Is it only available locally, or are the employment openings for seniors national? Are your carefully laid plans for a pleasant tour, although perhaps not royal, through your golden years seem to be ...
Views: 119(1 vote) - Is There Much Employment For Retirees Available? - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Raymond AngusAre you a senior citizen seeking employment for retirees? Have your medical benefits been reduced significantly? Has your hard earned pension suffered a hit by your former employer? Has the threat on Social Security and its future solvency caused you some sleepless nights? Whatever the ...
Views: 133(3 votes) - ESTATE PLANNING - Why it’s right for everyone - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Suzanne QuinnIn her new book, Own Your Life, 7 Essential Steps to Independence, author, speaker and lawyer Suzanne B. Quinn guides the reader through the seven essential steps to personal and financial security and independence. This article is an excerpt from her book, comprising one of the seven ...
Views: 113(3 votes) - Baby Boomer Women: Is Your Career Where You Want it to Be? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothYou go to school, you get your education, you get your experience and your working world should be in pretty good shape right? While that may be true for many of you I’ll bet my bottom dollar it’s not true for each of you. Would you like this to be true for you? Heck Yes! Why wouldn’t you? ...
Views: 105(1 vote) - Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Annette VaillancourtSome of the more stressful times in life are those of transition. A transition time may be welcomed and planned or unwelcome and unexpected. Either way, what makes times of transition stressful are the myriad ways that we need to adapt to and navigate the changes ahead. When you are in a ...
Views: 106(2 votes) - ***Retirement Resolutions for Your 20's, 30's & 40's - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Bill LoseyQuestion: In a recent post you had strategies for strengthening your retirement picture for people in their 50’s and 60’s. What about those of us in our 20’s to 40’s? Maxine, Tenafly, NJ Answer: Maxine, I didn’t mean to leave you and the other youngsters out. Here’s a checklist to get you ...
Views: 132(3 votes) - ***Retirement Resolutions for Your 50's & 60's - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Bill LoseyQuestion: My husband and I (age 62 and 57) want to make some resolutions to sure up our retirement picture in 2010. Any thoughts you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Bea, Stamford, CT Answer: Bea, here’s a checklist to get you on track in 2010! 1. If you haven’t maxed out ...
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