August 2015

Where In The US Do Older Americans Have A Well-Being Edge Over Younger Folks?

Study looked for biggest jumps in satisfaction between young and older. It looks like our longing for restorative tropical vacations has a point – if you’re 55 or older, for the highest level of well-being in the United States you should head straight to the Hawaiian Islands. And stay there. It’s no secret that sometimes …

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One Writer’s Very Strong Conviction That The Iran Nuclear Deal Is The Best Way To Keep That Nation From Getting Nuclear Bomb

He says that the critics arguing for war should be the first to the frontlines. If I were always wrong about predictions or analyses, I would shut my mouth instead of proving to everyone that I’m a fool. Too bad it doesn’t work that way in Washington. The same people who have been wrong on …

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Baby Boomers Are The First Tech-Savvy Retirees – And Have The Home Renovations To Prove It

Newest retirees want state-of-the-art technologies in homes and home offices for consulting work. Time to throw out the notion of the “stuffy” grandparents houses like we used to visit in our childhoods. Who doesn’t remember as kids going to visit the grandparents, and how the house seemed to us more like a museum than a …

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Snoozeville: Republicans Play Softball During First Round of Debates

Get the popcorn ready – but you want to wash it down with some strong booze (drinking game included). If you couldn’t sit through the two hours of the 2016 Republican Presidential Debate ‘Voters First’ Forum on CSPAN, not only do I understand, but I’ve got you covered. The event was organized by New Hampshire’s …

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Sunshine State Spotlight: Rise In Reverse Mortgages Sets Example For The Rest Of The Country

Plus: A local loan originator explains the top two federal changes that are making the biggest difference. With the economy recovering from the Great Recession and home values rising in Florida, Donna Linton says all of this is paving the way for more people in her home state to turn to reverse mortgages, including those …

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