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Hospitals Embracing Wellness to Combat Rising Healthcare Costs
Changes in lifestyle choices and a general emphasis on healthy living are fueling a wave of change in the healthcare industry, and this article by Jim Landers posted on www.dallasnews.com provides a thorough analysis of the movement. With a focus…
Candidates Talking About Money
Presidential candidate’s actions and words are often looked at under a microscope and are analyzed inside and out. Sometimes, they let slip a faux paus that gives great insight to how detached they may be from the average American. One…
Baby Boomers No Longer Largest Generation
Millennials have surpassed Baby Boomers in 2015 to become the largest generation by population in America. This may be one of the most important take aways from the past year as it affects almost every aspect of life in America,…
The Most Important Election in 80 Years
The Brookings Institute is saying that the upcoming election may be the most important election since 1932. The issues being talked about amongst candidates this political season have the potential to shape the economic and environmental landscape for decades to…
Secrets Held in Retirement
There are many things people might want to hide in retirement, whether it’s signs of aging out of embarrassment or financial wealth to stave off beggars. Another commonly kept secret is the amount of free time one might have now…
The Mechanics of Applying for Social Security
In addition to the “how” and “when” aspects of signing up for Social Security, there are a few tips that those “aging in” to the program should be aware of. The Motley Fool’s Dan Caplinger provides some thoughts in an…
AMAC Urges the IRS to Stop Attacking Churches and Charities
Dan Weber, President of the Association of Mature American Citizens, has sent a letter to the IRS on behalf of our members; strongly urging the IRS not to require Social Security numbers from those making donations to their churches. AMAC believes that…
Medicare in the Wake of Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers are putting a strain on the Medicare system and continue to add to that at a rate of 10,000 a day as they reach the age of 65. However, many experts think this is not the demographic to…
Baby Boomers in Today’s Work Place
Baby Boomers have recently been surpassed by Generation X and Millennials for the most represented generation in the work force. This has been seen by some as ageism, but it is starting to work for Boomers looking for work rather…
How Employers can Better Help in Retirement Savings
Many companies are moving and being urged to move towards programs for saving that better reflect their employee’s needs. Young workers that are entering the work force are acutely aware of the need to start saving early for both retirement…