Columnists

Social Security Column… Beat The Heat; Go Online

Issue 28.11

If the dog days of summer have you turning up the air conditioning or fan, here’s a hot tip to keep cool. When the time comes to apply for your Medicare benefits, don’t worry about trudging into the heat and making your way […]

Geek Speak… Is Dial-Up Internet Still Viable?

Issue 28.11

While most people have made the move to high-speed internet, a significant number of people, especially retired people on fixed incomes are still trying to get by on dial-up internet through the phone line. My experience with my customers in this group is […]

Looking Back… Ending Your History

Issue 28.11

How do you know when you are finished with your story or bio? Deadlines can demand that you end or if you have lots of time, it’s possible to never finish. Remember, the important thing is to […]

Your Estate Matters… Your IRA Estate Plan

Issue 27.11

Planning for the treatment of your IRA at your death should include more than filling out the beneficiary form. You should consider ways to leverage your IRA account to even greater wealth by the way you pass it to […]

Behaviors Characterizing The Financially-Strapped

Issue 27.11

Part 1 In my line of work, I often have deep and meaningful conversations with families about the things which they care most about. I LOVE those conversations. I believe understanding these deeper passions is […]

A Space To Grieve And Heal

Issue 27.11

On occasion I have the privilege of being with a family when their loved one dies and have the honor of praying with the family at this precious moment. Creating the opportunity and space for family members to say their last words to […]

Social Security Column… Every Month Is “National Social Security Online” Month

Issue 27.11

Have you ever stopped to appreciate the many celebrations we enjoy in this country? For example, did you know that July is National Baked Beans Month? It’s also National Hot Dog Month. If beans and hot dogs are not on your diet, that’s […]

Genealogy Corner… Cyndi’s List http://www.cyndislist.com/

Issue 27.11

Cyndi’s List is proud to announce a newly upgraded web site. With improved navigation, a custom database, and a custom administrative interface, the upgrade means that everything will be quicker and easier for both visitors and for the site’s […]

Geek Speak… Remotely Controlling Your Computer

Issue 27.11

My son is watching the words I am typing as they “magically” appear on my home computer screen. I am not there. I am sitting in a hotel room in another state, typing this article on my home computer via my laptop using […]

Looking Back… Beginning Your Story

Issue 27.11

Hopefully you have by now gathered a rough draft or some ideas to edit into an account of your life or the person you are writing about. With a tentative outline in mind, write down the various topics or areas of your life […]