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Teeth And The Golden Years… Make A Lasting Choice

Issue 5.10

In past articles I have extolled the many advantages for seniors and their overall physical health to be able to eat properly when they are battling the aging process. There is enjoyment and satisfaction being able to enjoy a meal alone or with […]

Health Tips For Golfers… Prevention Is Key To Back Pain

Issue 5.10

Many avid golfers contort their bodies into oddly twisted postures, generating a great deal of torque. Couple this motion with a bent-over stance, repeat 120 times over three or four hours, add the fatigue that comes with several miles of walking, and you’ve […]

How’s Our Health Over The Past Decade?… The Good News And The Bad News

Issue 5.10

In the year 2000, the government, under a program titled, “Healthy People”, set some health goals for the nation to reach by the year 2010. The results were a mixture of both positive and negative. For one, there are more obese Americans than […]

It’s The Small And Simple Things… The Big Things Will Take Care Of Themselves

Issue 5.10

The longer I live, the more I realize that life is made up of a lot of small and simple things. In fact, it’s the little details of our life that really contribute to who and what we become. Most of us focus […]

The Genealogy Corner… Tips For Using New FamilySearch

Issue 5.10

The following tips are suggested by the Family History Department for using New FamilySearch:

1. New FamilySearch provides excellent online helps. Members should view the short video tutorial and the Help section […]

Geek Speak… Computer-based Phone Service

Issue 5.10

By now, most people have heard of such things as VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) and Magic Jack. Many wonder if their computer can do this and, if it does, will it save them money and provide good service.

January 29th, 2010 | Category: Shaun McCausland | Comments are closed

Looking Back … Dancing Through Life

Issue 5.10

After a year of so of ballet lessons came the opportunity to perform in high school plays and musicals. My world of dance expanded from ballet to musical comedy theatre as I danced in “Our Town,” and other long forgotten musicals. Then came […]

Understanding Your Social Security… What To Do If Social Security Pays You Too Much

Issue 5.10

What should you do if Social Security pays you too much? That may seem like a strange idea at first, as most people worry about not having enough money. If you receive monthly Social Security or Supplemental Security Income […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly… Some Trust Disputes Cost More Than Probate

Issue 4.10

Many people use trusts to achieve specific estate planning goals. Such trusts are designed to save money by avoiding probate fees and delays, and by deferring or reducing estate taxes. For example, a revocable “living trust” can avoid the cost and delays associated […]

Senior Finances… Estate Planning vs. Advanced Estate Planning

Issue 4.10

Everyone has an estate. Rich or poor, it doesn’t matter. When you die, you leave behind an estate. For some, this can mean property, cash money, assets and more. For others it could be as simple as the $10 bill in their wallet […]