Jun

13

Treadmill Stress Test

Posted by cameron

June 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If you haven’t had one this is a treat to look forward to…not. I had one two days ago to test blood flow in and around the heart. I went in casual; dressed for a nice walk on the treadmill. I wasn’t dressed down enough. They gave me an open front hospital smock, which was […]

Jun

4

England’s National Health Service News

Posted by cameron

June 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

It was interesting to see a BBC report that the British government is planning to privatise the management of failing health care services. It is not clear why they are failing but some hospitals are failing a criteria of quality care or other government standards. Of course there is much complaining from within the health system […]

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 […]

Feb

29

Failing Memory

Posted by cameron

February 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

It’s a standing joke in our house that if I’m going to the store for more than one item I make a list. Yes, two is a list. Even for a single item my wife isn’t always sure I’ll come back with the one item I went out for. I’m exaggerating a little, but not […]

Feb

5

If at First You Don’t Succeed

Posted by maureen

February 5, 2008 | 1 Comment

It has often struck me that among the common traits and characteristics of entrepreneurs are the less touted but familiar truths that many have had a fair share of failure too. Few of them have had a straight path to success. Infact, they might even argue that the learnt more from failure than […]

Feb

3

Taboo Words For Boomers

Posted by cameron

February 3, 2008 | 1 Comment

I’m curious about the so-called Marketing taboo words that people can’t say to Boomers. These are considered insulting, inaccurate or just plain silly. I remember most of these applying to my parents but I haven’t given them any serious thought related to me, until now. Following are the words and my take on it:

Senior Citizen: […]

Feb

1

John McCain

Posted by cameron

February 1, 2008 | 1 Comment

Have you ever wondered why John McCain worked with Ted Kennedy on the failed immigration Bill last year? I have. Everything in Washington is about politics and never how it appears on the surface. I read in a New York post article that exit polls in the Republican primary show McCain picking up 50% of […]

Jan

28

The Next President and Senior Citizens

Posted by cameron

January 28, 2008 | 1 Comment

Although not yet a “Senior”, like millions of others, I will become one during the next Presidency. There are many important issues but the fate of Medicare and Social Security will likely be managed by the next President. For this reason I pay particular attention to this topic. In previous posts I have mentioned that […]

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