Solar Energy Financial Overview

Posted by cameron

March 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

It has been estimated that Venture Capital Investment in solar energy has tripled over the last 2 or 3 years. It seems the time is right for companies to invent solutions that will tap into the tidal wave of interest in alternative and renewable energy. Its about time since today’s solutions ride on technology that […]

In 1997, FDA rules cleared the way for pharmaceutical companies to begin direct to consumer advertising for prescription drugs. Previously, prescription drug makers promoted their products exclusively to health-care professionals, who processed the drug information for their patients Direct-To-Consumer advertising has opened the door to numerous drug ads during the course of an evenings viewing. […]

Ode to the Rag ‘n bone Man

Posted by maureen

March 28, 2007 | 5 Comments

Growing up in England a familiar sight each year was the Rag and Bone man. He rode his horse drawn cart around the streets buying old rags, bones and anything else people would sell him. His cry of “Rag n Bone” was often shortened to “raa-boh”, and as soon as we heard it we would […]

Components Of A “Green” Home

Posted by cameron

March 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment

“Seek first to understand” – Steven Covey.
In a previous post I stated a need for my retirement house to be as “green” as practical. You can read that post here. That could mean a simple strategy to have the best possible insulation or it could mean having a home that runs entirely on renewable […]

Gardening: My Favorite Gardening Tools/Aids

Posted by maureen

March 23, 2007 | 1 Comment

Gardening is a great hobby for all ages although the likelihood of gardening as a hobby increases with age, 33 percent of those aged 60 and older list gardening as one of their hobbies. It’s easy to see why. It’s a great hobby if you like to spend time outdoors getting in touch with […]

The People History Review

Posted by cameron

March 21, 2007 | 4 Comments

This is a sponsored review of a very interesting site called The People History. It is not only a history of people from 1920 through 2006 but also a collection of real people’s memories. If you like taking a walk down memory lane then you will find this interesting and nostalgic. I can’t tell you […]

11 Features of Our Ideal Retirement House.

Posted by cameron

March 21, 2007 | 7 Comments

Our present home reflects our past. It is ideally suited for family life. Now we are in an empty nest and retirement is on the horizon we are thinking about how we want to live going forward. It is time to get past the generalizations of a far off future and to start applying some […]

New Home Plans For Older People.

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March 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

According to the National Home Builders Association approximately 19% of new homes will be built for people aged 55 and above in 2007. That is almost one in every five new homes built. Almost half will be in communities designed for the older group. The number of people 65 years or older will double in […]

IRS Retirement Forms and Worksheets

Posted by cameron

March 18, 2007 | 1 Comment

I have pulled together a series of links to important but separate IRS documents because I thought it would be good to have the information in one place.
Traditional IRA
Publication 590 is the core document. The following links drill down inside 590 to the relevant information:
Early withdrawal penalty - applies before age 59 1/2
Minimum withdrawal […]

My Top Ten Favorite Things Irish.

Posted by maureen

March 16, 2007 | 3 Comments

St.Patrick’s day is the Irish national holiday that celebrates Saint Patrick (386-493), the patron saint of Ireland. It is held on March 17 and the St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin Ireland is part of a five-day festival. The first St. Patrick’s day parade was held in New York City on March 17, 1766 when […]

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