Over the last decade, the rise in cost of prescription drugs combined with an economic downturn has made times difficult for consumers and drug companies alike. The rising cost of medication and increased difficulty for the individual to cover these costs is nothing new. In my experience, solutions for consumers affected by this situation have [...]
Remember those paper valentines we used to give and get as kids? Love has no age but today things are more complicated. This year our valentine attempts will have high highs and low lows while constructive action may overheat and de-construct. Check your personal thermostat and head for Palm Beach in your thong. Famous Pisces: [...]
Communicating with other people used to be pretty straightforward. You’d talk face-to-face, on the phone or write a letter. However, while I was researching my new book “Take Back Your Career” I discovered that very few people wanted to meet face-to-face or answer phone calls…..”what’s up with that?” I thought….and then a client explained that [...]
It’s a known fact that from 1946 to 1964, approximately 76 million American kids were born and they were referred to as the historic generation of Baby Boomers. Experts forecasted that when this historic generation of Baby Boomers would retire, it will pose a magnanimous threat to US economy. However, this is not the bad [...]
When it comes to retirement, it’s important to know what you want and plan ahead. Whether you prefer a beachside villa, a mountainside cabin, or a busy community, there are plenty of options to pick from right here within the United States. Although there are certainly myriad million-dollar mansions on the market, you don’t have [...]
After 28 years as a United States Marine and now with almost three years behind me training International Military students, I have come to realize that I am no longer the bullet-proof 20 year old Marine I once was. Hey give me a break, I’m a slow learner, but I do learn. What I have [...]
Baby Boomers are trying new things all the time. We have been given a longer lifespan than our parents and technology keeps us learning our whole lives. In addition, baby boomers are realizing that they may have spare time on their hands and a little disposable income. One great way to fill your spare time [...]
By Eva Mor, PhD A few days ago I visited Orlando, Florida. After fulfilling my professional obligations, we looked around for something to do and discovered that the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra was having a concert with an unusual program—Paul McCartney: A Symphonic Tribute. The twist was that McCartney’s songs were performed in a classical style [...]
There were almost 80,000,000 baby boomers born between 1946 and1964. We decided to look at each and every one of them and see how many of those boomers became famous. Not all of the boomers below became famous for the right reasons, but still, they are famous none the less. And by famous, we mean [...]
Time was, the “American Dream” consisted of certain goals that through hard work, some education, a bit of luck and a lot of determination, could be realized. Now, it seems the American Dream consists more of “nots” than “do’s.” The “NEW” American Dream is to: NOT have your house foreclosed or to NOT have the [...]
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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