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[4 Sep 2010 | Comments Off | ]

September 2010 – A descriptive term in reference to the increase in prescription drugs, especially pain medications, which has caused an increased overdose rate for many people, especially Baby Boomers, who initially request the medication for pain such as arthritis. Doctors have been over prescribing these medications.
Definition for Pharmageddon

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[24 Jul 2010 | Comments Off | ]

Information on Kendrick Meek was handed out at the St. Petersburg Pier in Florida.
The fold-out pamphlet was provided by a democratic supporter for Obama.
Be sure you vote this November.
Kendrick Meek, if elected will aim to:
Create jobs
Advocate for the veterans
Fight to make our country a leader in alternative energy (as in SOLAR energy)
Protect Floridians from health insurance company abuse
Defend Medicare for seniors.
KendrickMeek.com

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[20 Jul 2010 | Comments Off | ]

…there are plenty of ways to make a little of extra cash without having to deal with an alarm clock and a commute. Here are a few creative ways to boost your retirement income.
http://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/articles/2010/07/19/21-ways-to-make-extra-money-in-retirement.html
21 Ways to Make Extra Money in Retirement – US News and World Report.

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[23 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | ]

With the economy not doing as well at is has been in previous years many Baby Boomers are putting off their retirement and working past 65. This means that most Baby Boomers are staying in their big cities ‘up North’ for a longer time, and not making the move to Florida as you might expect. States such as Florida have actually lost some population during the recession. This will change if and when the economy improves and housing prices regain strength. The Baby Boomers can then retire, sell their house …

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[19 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | ]

Did you know that if you signed up (and were approved) for the US Government Mortgage Assistant Program that your credit score could be reduced by as much as 100 points! Most, if not all, borrowers were not told this when they signed up for the assistance.
An example on how the Obama administration’s loan assistance program can prevent select people from finding employment. Lack of credit can cause you to be denied a loan to get a car you may need for going to and from work. The reduction in …

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[18 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | ]

It is 2010 and the federal governement needs to start paying back all the money the borrowed from Social Security – the problem? The US Government has already spent that money (or gave it away to Haiti and Chile). How will the US Government pay this money back so that all of the hard working tax-paying Americans can retire? The governments plan is to prevent people from retiring by adding to their debt and increasing the age people can retire.
This is the same situation as someone who has a large …

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[14 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | ]
Packing Up the Uhaul and Heading to Florida

This is a scene many people who enter retirement and head to Florida. Most don’t know the best place to live in Florida, so it is better to visit a few times before deciding to ditch the cold weather in NY, CT, or where ever you are from Up North. It is also best to move with as little as possible – especially if you are moving to Florida – this is because when you are there you will most likely spend a great deal of time OUTDOORS sight-seeing. Not …

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[16 Jan 2010 | Comments Off | ]

You want to preserve your spending abilities in relation to inflation in later years.

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[16 Jan 2010 | Comments Off | ]

Most people either have to or want to work in some form after they have retired. Many make their hobbies their work – but some need to work for financial reasons.

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[16 Jan 2010 | Comments Off | ]

Many people facing retirement will often need to help out others such as family members who are less fortunate to own a home. There is also the planning of who inherits the home later on.