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Mrs. Clooney took his name; would you?
Amal Alamuddin was well-known in many important circles long before she snagged the world’s most eligible bachelor. But Amal Alamuddin is now Amal Clooney, according to her law firm’s website. That the 36-year-old British attorney has decided to take her famous husband’s…
Continuing Education Classes To Focus On Women And Finances
No matter how intelligent they may be, no matter what their status in the work world, Jean Leonard knows that women tend to put financial matters on the back burner. “A lot of women don’t have the time to focus on…
The Problem With Too Much Leisure in Retirement
Implicit in the typical retirement images of walks on the beach, exotic travel, playing golf and other various forms of leisure activity, is that the whole goal of retirement is to do all of those activities and none of the one that most of…
Thanks to Obamacare, Health Costs Soared This Year
On November 15, open enrollment in the Obamacare exchanges begins again. Before the second act of our national healthcare drama commences, let’s review what we’ve learned in Act I. For starters, everyone now knows that federal officials are challenged when…
Simple ways to prevent identity theft
Last year, 384 Alaskans reported they were victims of identity theft and nearly $2 million was lost in fraud schemes, according to the “2013 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book.” Identity theft is a growing problem. Whatever we can do to…
401(k) Conundrum: Lots of Cash, No Best Way to Make It Last
Even if you’ve socked plenty of money away in your 401(k) plan and invested it carefully, some of your toughest decisions lie ahead. And don’t expect much help or clarity from the government or your employer. Strategies for drawing down lump-sum…
Air Travel Disability Complaints Up In August 2014
Air travel disability related complaints filed with the DOT were 81 in August, up from 71 in July 2014, the Aviation Consumer Report says. The latest Air Travel Consumer Report released on Thursday shows a small decline in quality of assistance…
Privia Health, Aledade Aim To Put Doctors Back In The Driver’s Seat
While running a wellness program in the Washington D.C. area, Jeff Butler repeatedly heard doctors question their ability to keep their private practice afloat in the midst of health care reform. “They were saying hospitals want to buy us, we…
It’s time to re-enroll for Medicare Part D
YORKTOWN – It’s time to re-enroll or do your first sign up for Medicare Part D, the federal government’s prescription drug component for those on Medicare and Medicaid. LifeStream Services, the local Aging and Disability Resource Center, can help guide people…
Breaking the Mold seminar to feature Wal-Mart executive
After seven years, Breaking the Mold in East Texas has grown to more than 40 businesses and public agencies coming together to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The annual event began when the Workforce Solutions of East Texas, East…