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Understanding Your Social Security… Honoring Our Service Members On Memorial Day

Issue 21.16

Traditionally on Memorial Day we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Social Security respects the heroism and courage of our military service members, and we remember those who have given their lives in defense of freedom. The unexpected loss of a service member is a difficult experience for […]

Is There Really Such A Thing As A No-Fee Loan Or Re-Finance? And, Am I Past The Age When It Makes Sense To Re-Finance My Mortgage To Lower Rate?

Issue 21.16

I get these questions on a weekly basis. Am I too old to re-finance my mortgage? And, secondly how far below my current interest rate does the market have to drop before it makes sense for us to re-finance?

First, we are never too old to re-finance from a qualifying standpoint! If you […]

Tell Me About Your Hearing Aids

Issue 21.16

As Doctors of Audiology, our patients often implore us to “tell me about your hearing aids.” Our patients are commonly under the false assumption that we have one specific hearing aid at our clinic that we recommend to all of our patients. This is not the case and requires a deeper discussion of […]

Thyroid And Your Eyes

Issue 21.16

Every so often, during an eye exam, I’ll notice some things that cause me to ask a patient if they have ever been diagnosed with any thyroid disorders. More often than not the patient knows they have a thyroid problem but are unaware of the possible affects it can have on their eyes, […]

Principles of Freedom – What Makes A Good Candidate?

Issue 21.16

We are well into an election season that has garnered more attention than any in recent memory – especially this early in the process. Most of the attention is being fixed on the race for the Presidency, but perhaps more importantly in our daily lives, we need to become informed about the candidates […]

Healthy Foods Can Be Ruining Your Teeth

Issue 21.16

Certain “healthy” food fads have been concerning me lately. We have had several patients that are very health conscious, but have been getting many cavities. Upon questioning them, I have found that they stay away from sodas, exercise, get plenty of rest and are eating almost a vegetarian diet. I think they have […]

Genealogy Corner… Papers and Files

Issue 21.16

Genealogists save a lot of notes, photocopies, and all sorts of papers. At some point, they will need to be organized. I would like to encourage you to review your notes and your files. It is amazing what you will find that you already have. Most of us go off on a research […]

3 Simple Estate Planning Questions You Must Answer

Issue 20.16

Maybe you’re still young or in good health, but whatever reasons you have for not thinking about your estate yet, it’s time to make sure a few practical matters are resolved. None of us know the exact moment of your passing and lack of preparation can leave your family scrambling and stressed instead […]

Purchasing New Air Conditioners

Issue 20.16

There are many things to consider at the time you purchase a new air conditioner or furnace for your home, but it’s important to seriously take notice of the maintenance agreement you’ll receive. You want to make sure that you take advantage of planned maintenance agreements offered by your professionals at S&S Mechanical […]

Got Floaters And Flashes? What You Can Do!

Issue 20.16

Do you have small specks, clouds or what appears to be ‘little tiny bugs’ moving into your field of vision? These are called floaters. You can often see them when looking at a plain background, like a blank wall or blue sky. These floaters are actually tiny clumps of cells or material inside […]