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About Guardianship: Adult and Elder
According to the National Guardianship Association (NGA), guardianship is intended to protect and support the physical and mental well-being of individuals whose cognitive..
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Area Agencies on Aging: Low Cost Resources for Seniors and Their Caregivers
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) were created, under the Older Americans Act, to provide community assistance to seniors and their caregivers. There are currently 655 AAAs..
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Avoiding the Doughnut Hole: How to Steer Clear of Medicare's Part D Coverage Gap
By Gregg Newby, Contributing Writer Medicare Part D is supposed to provide seniors with access to affordable medicine, and for most people it does. But each year about one in..
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Basics of Estate Planning
By Lila Havens, Staff Writer An estate sounds like something only the rich and famous have. But whether you know it or not, you have an estate. An estate is the total of things..
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Creating a Budget that Works
By Diane Griffith, Staff Writer Are you paying for food with your credit card - then paying your credit card bill with another credit card? Are you panicking because the cost of..
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Don't Get Cheated by Health Fraud
The old adage is still as true as ever: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Like a good get-rich quick scheme, a facial cream that promises to remove all your..
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Estate Tax Facts and Tips
By Lila Havens, Staff Writer Benjamin Franklin said that, in life, nothing is certain except death and taxes. If you have a large estate, you can also be pretty sure the..
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Following the Money: How to Keep Track of Your Medical Expenses
By Gregg Newby, Contributing Writer Know how much you spend on health care in an average year? If not, you're hardly alone. In fact, the vast majority of people have no idea how..
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Government and Private Elder Resources
With so many options and questions regarding elder care, it is important that you be well-informed and have access to the most up-to-date information. This article will provide..
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Help with Your Medicare Costs
If you need help with your Medicare costs, here are some helpful resources to get you or someone you care for get started...
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Making Ends Meet: How to Save Money on Gas, Food and Other Basics
Are the rising costs of gasoline, food and other necessities leaving you with an empty wallet? Here are some ways to save money:..
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Managing Financially: Advice for People with Chronic Illness
No one ever plans to have a catastrophic illness. Most people go through life assuming that conditions such as organ failure, HIV/AIDS, cancer or hypertension will happen to..
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Need Help With Investments? Find a Financial Adviser
By Lila Havens, Staff Writer Most people have a pretty good idea of what stocks and bonds are. But do you know the difference between a 401(k) and a 403(b)? How about a..
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Not Ready for Retirement? No Problem!
Does life as you know it have to end on your 65th birthday? You may have big plans for retirement - or you may want to keep working. If so, maybe it's time to find the job you'll..
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Plan Ahead for a Happy Retirement
It may still be lurking in the distance - years away - but is it already starting to scare you? Some people can't wait to retire. Others worry they'll end up lonely, bored or..
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Preventing Hospital Overcharges: 5 Steps to Ensure an Accurate Bill
By Gregg Newby, Contributing Writer Hospital stays are expensive enough as it is. But when erroneous charges are added to the bill, the cost can be unbearable. Nobody likes to..
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The Need for Health Care Financial Planning
Whether you are 20 or 65, you need to plan for your financial future. How you plan depends on your age. Young adults often don't understand medical costs. They don't know how to..
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The Top 10 Ways to Prepare for Retirement
Have you started planning for retirement? If not, you're not alone. Only 42 percent of Americans even know how much they need to save. In fact, 25 percent of those who had 401(k)..
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Top 10 Things to Know About Part D Plans - Introduction to Medicare's New Prescription Drug Coverage
Part D is the prescription drug coverage provided by Medicare. If you're eligible for Medicare and you live in the United States and its territories, you qualify to enroll in a..
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Understanding the Three Medi's: Medicare, Medicaid, and Medigap
Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap sound alike, but what are they, who needs them, and what do they pay for? Understanding the different programs, what they cover, and when you are..
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