Some of you know that I lost both of my pets last Fall – one died of old age and the other tragically. I was a mess and I was depressed….for a long time… When I was ready – I adopted two kittens – thinking that two would not make me the source of all…
I've written about the economy and seniors before – but it is a message that needs to be repeated – so here it is again! YOU SHOULD NOT BE DEPENDENT ON SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security will post nearly $600 billion in deficits over the next decade as the economy struggles to recover and millions of…
NYC girl scouts circa early 1950's – some of whom I am still in contact with Yesterday was my birthday… Starting over the weekend, many friends on Facebook wished me a happy birthday. [FYI – Facebook posts the date of your birth if you want it to show. Twitter and other…
This "baby" got married last week! I often say that I don't believe in coincidences – I believe that all things are related even if they may not seem so to others. For example – my son got married on January 5th – to his long time g.f. – presided over by…
On January 1, 2011 the first wave of baby boomers started turning 65 and are now eligible for Medicare… Some worry there won't be sufficient funds in either Medicare or Social Security to last for the rest of their lives. Many boomers will not yet retire as they can not yet afford to do so!…
Seniors know that we are now in Open Season for changing our Medicare Advantage providers if we so choose. We know this as our mailboxes are filled with ads from every company in our zip code which provides this insurance! BUT – in 2010 we MUST make any changes by the end of this December. …