May

31

Senior Citizens Need Immigrants

Posted by cameron

May 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment

This may be a very unpopular thing to say but I think it is the truth. I will draw the line at illegal immigrants but we must recognize the fact that we older folks will need more legal immigrants in the very near future. Our need stems from the fact that there will be too […]

May

30

Why Elderly People Need AAA

Posted by cameron

May 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I’m taking a trip soon and this got me to thinking about this. Below is my list of reasons why older people should get AAA coverage:

Older people have more accidents than younger people. You may need a tow.
There is a serious lack of public transport in this country so you will be on your own […]

May

29

AARP Membership

Posted by cameron

May 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I can’t quite decide if AARP is a company selling me products or an organization representing me along with all other retirees. They are constantly sending information about benefits of joining so I’m trying to determine if I need or want them. I was a member for one year but am no longer involved. I […]

May

27

8 Reasons Why Older People Need Cell Phones

Posted by cameron

May 27, 2007 | 3 Comments

A few years ago my wife took a wrong turn in a blizzard and ended up stranded and not knowing exactly where she was. Of course, she wasn’t dressed for the bitterly cold weather and neither did she have a cell phone. She walked some distance across an open field and eventually found a home […]

May

25

Summer Hanging Basket

Posted by maureen

May 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Hanging baskets are one of the easiest ways to bring color and pizazz to the outside of your house and give it a welcome appearance. Today there are many types of baskets available including the plastic coated wire baskets which come complete with the fibrous matting liner which help retain water. Here is a suggestion […]

May

24

Fire Pits For Summer Fun

Posted by maureen

May 24, 2007 | 1 Comment

Fire pits are becoming increasingly popular and are a great addition to any patio area. They offer a great way to spend a romantic evening, roast marshmallows with friends and family while telling campfire stories or cooking in your own back yard. Whatever your reasons you will need to consider a few things when buying […]

May

23

Value Mutual Funds

Posted by cameron

May 23, 2007 | 2 Comments

As a holder of both large cap growth oriented funds and the more steady Value funds I have been interested to understand why value funds have outperformed the so-called growth funds. Looking at history it seems there was always a Ying and Yang relationship between the two styles of investing. Growth funds would outperform for […]

May

22

Social Security Tax Trap

Posted by cameron

May 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment

So you get your new statement from Social Security and it projected an increase of approximately 3% this year and 4 % last year. You think you are doing well. Think again. You are slowly but surely sliding into the Social Security Tax Trap. The Social Security payment increases each year when the government takes […]

May

20

Breast Cancer- Medical Updates

Posted by maureen

May 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I am really encouraged by the increasing number of possible breakthrough treatments and drugs concerning breast cancer. Today the number of women with breast cancer surviving more than five years after diagnosis is 89% (in America) However, it is still the most common cancer among women, except for nonmelanoma skin cancers. The chance of developing […]

May

18

Super Foods- You Are What You Eat

Posted by maureen

May 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

We have all heard the old adage” you are what you eat’ but how much truth is hidden in those lines? Today science is discovering more evidence that proper food choices can have a dramatic, lifelong impact on your overall health. Experts say more than a dozen easy-to-find ’super foods’ can do wonders for your […]

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