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marycoupland5
Mar 1, 20233 min read
Can I Deduct Medical Expenses on My Tax Return?
By John Waggoner, AARP February 2023 You might be able to write off costs if you itemize and have a lot of them. Lots of things qualify...
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marycoupland5
Mar 1, 20233 min read
What Afghanistan Teaches About Investments
By Mike Adams For more than twenty years, three different presidents promised to remove United States troops from Afghanistan. Despite...
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marycoupland5
Jan 28, 20234 min read
Tips for Splitting Caregiving Costs Between Siblings
By Bruce Horovitz, AARP January 2023 Practical ways to approach sharing parents’ long-term care expenses. Jaclyn Strauss has four words...
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marycoupland5
Jan 28, 20236 min read
Best Foods for Blood Pressure (and 6 worst)
By Hallie Levine, AARP January 2023 Help control your blood pressure numbers by watching what’s on your plate. Nearly half of all adults...
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marycoupland5
Jan 28, 20234 min read
Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023!
By Mike Adams Good riddance to 2022. It was a rotten year. I am not happy with the results, but we learned from 2008 and 2000 that these...
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marycoupland5
Jan 24, 20234 min read
How Do Baby Boomers Affect the Economy?
By Ben Casselman, The Morning NYT The baby boomers are (finally) retiring. That could reshape the economy for decades. Staying power The...
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marycoupland5
Jan 24, 20232 min read
How is the General Enrollment Period (GEP) for Medicare Different This Year?
Dear Marci, I missed my Initial Enrollment Period so am now planning to enroll this month during the General Enrollment Period. I’ve been...
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marycoupland5
Jan 24, 20231 min read
What are some Cyber Security Tips?
This article below outlines "What are some Cyber Security Tips" to help you stay safe online. Article Submitted by: Jeffrey B. Miller,...
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marycoupland5
Dec 30, 20222 min read
Have You Thought About the Legacy You Will Leave Behind?
By Johanna Munson, Peace of Mind Guide Have you thought about (and taken action on) the legacy you will leave behind for those who will...
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marycoupland5
Dec 26, 20226 min read
Why is Pickleball so Popular?
By June DeMelo, NY Times, December 2022 Everyone and their mother seems to be playing. What’s the draw — and is it really a workout? Now...
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marycoupland5
Dec 26, 20222 min read
MSC Cruises Plans Fourth U.S. Homeport in Texas
By Alison Fox, T&L, December 2022 “The prospect of developing a new homeport in Galveston is exciting because it represents a big step in...
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marycoupland5
Dec 26, 20225 min read
How to Make Your Home Safe for an Aging Parent
By Sharon Jayson, AARP Small changes — and big ones, too — can be put in place to accommodate your loved one. With loved ones living...
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marycoupland5
Dec 26, 20228 min read
Foods to Help Your Acid Reflux or Heartburn
By Barbara Stepko, AARP, December 2022 Tweak your diet with these 16 foods to help banish the burn before it becomes GERD. The meal may...
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marycoupland5
Dec 26, 20226 min read
10 Steps to Take as You Get Ready to Retire
By Donna Fuscaldo, AARP, December 2022 Start planning now for the lifestyle you want and what you’ll need financially to get there. A...
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marycoupland5
Dec 22, 20223 min read
Risks and Latest Treatments for Hearing Loss
By Elizabeth Agnvall, AARP, Dec 2022 Experts Demystify Hearing Loss A discussion covering the crucial connection between health and...
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marycoupland5
Dec 22, 20228 min read
10 Surprising Early Warning Signs of Osteoporosis
By Barbara Hannah Grufferman, AARP Dec 2022 10 Risks for Osteoporosis — and Its Early Warning Signs Know the habits that can weaken your...
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marycoupland5
Dec 22, 20225 min read
Will There Be A Recession?
By Mike Adams The answer is almost for sure “yes and no”. Yes and No? There are certain industries that have already entered a recession...
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marycoupland5
Nov 24, 20226 min read
10 Surprising Causes of Back Pain
By Kimberly Goad and Beth Howards, AARP, updated November 2022 Lifestyle adjustments could help prevent chronic lumbar challenges. If an...
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marycoupland5
Nov 24, 20224 min read
COPD and Lung Disease Symptoms you shouldn't ignore
By Rachel Nania, AARP November 2022 Often attributed to routine illnesses or age, these symptoms could signal something more serious. A...
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marycoupland5
Nov 24, 20228 min read
Password Hacking is NOT Magic
By Laura Moynihan Two-question survey: Question 1: Have you ever wondered how a magician pulls a dove out of a pocket that seemed empty...
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