It’s tax preparation time and there is no better time to take stock of your finances. Tax reporting forms are piling up and you’re beginning to sort through receipts from last year for deductions (telling yourself next year will be the year you get organized!) As you look over how much money you made and [...]
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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 [...]
Monday, January 30, 2012
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: [...]
Friday, January 27, 2012
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 [...]
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
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 [...]
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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 [...]
Monday, January 16, 2012
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 [...]
Friday, January 6, 2012
Tips for Boomers Caring for Elderly Parents The idea of adult children caring for aging parents can be difficult for both parties to accept. Parents often feel they should not have to depend on their children, while the adult children may have their own kids to be concerned about. There are ways to make the [...]
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
“Making the Golden Years Golden” Author Ms. R. was 89 years old when she called our agency for home care. She had gone through some minor surgery, and needed someone to be with her for a few days until she fully recovered. She had a wonderful demeanor and a life full of social activities. Like [...]
Monday, January 2, 2012
I’ve been a glasses-wearer my entire life. From my first pair of pink wire-frames I had in kindergarten to my clear plastic frames today, I feel that my glasses have become a part of who I am. My mom is a completely different story. I’ve watched her struggle with vision over the past five years– [...]
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