Mar

26

Social Security and Medicare Woes

Posted by cameron

March 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

We all know there are problems looming in both programs so yesterday’s annual press release, or announcement, concerning future shortfalls should come as no surprise. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson basically stated that Social Security will only be able to pay 78% of benefits by the year 2041. Medicare comes sooner with a payout of 78% […]

Mar

17

TopRetirements.com

Posted by cameron

March 17, 2008 | 3 Comments

I found a web site called Topretirement.com that is new to me. This is a site dedicated to those looking to retire in a different location and, in particular, searching for a retirement community. Here you will find retirement communities of various kinds around the country, plus Costa Rica. Community reviews are available, including tips […]

Mar

12

What About Our Children?

Posted by cameron

March 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

As the oldest baby boomers approach retirement I see many different approaches, or attitudes, towards retirement, debt, social security etc. Some people will retire as soon as possible while others will never retire. For some it’s about grabbing a paycheck from Uncle Sam while carrying on working. Some will travel the world with their new […]

Mar

6

Blogging Good for your Health?

Posted by cameron

March 6, 2008 | 1 Comment

Discovery News recently reported on an Australian research study suggesting that blogging is good for our health, at least mental well being. It seems we have a need to be connected to other people, less isolated etc. I don’t find the needs surprising but I do find it surprising that people can really attend to those […]

Mar

3

Ever Thought About Cryonics?

Posted by cameron

March 3, 2008 | 4 Comments

I was curiously ‘Googleing’ Cryogenics today and came across the Wikipedia definition, which refers to the study of very cold temperatures. The actual term I was curious about is Cryonics; the freezing of people so that one day in the far off future they might be ‘awakened’ and the future state of medicine can cure […]