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8 Common Tax Deductions Anyone Can Claim
By John Waggoner, AARP March 2023 Learn about the 8 Common Above-the-Line Deductions Anyone Can Claim. Take these write-offs on your...
marycoupland5
Mar 30, 20234 min read
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How to Enjoy Life When You Know the End is Near
By Ann Brenoff, AARP February 2023 Here's what friends with Cancer have to say about it. Lately, I've been thinking a lot about death and...
marycoupland5
Mar 28, 20234 min read
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Does Medicare Consider Me Homebound?
Dear Marci, I learned that Medicare may cover home health care for people who are homebound. How do I know if I am considered homebound?...
marycoupland5
Mar 28, 20232 min read
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A Shocking Situation!
The homeless guy just wanted $20. He offered to cut my client’s lawn, but he had made the same offer a few months before, and the lawn...
marycoupland5
Mar 28, 20233 min read
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What does your Blood Type say about your Health?
By Hallie Levine, AARP, February 2023 What does your blood type say about your health? Knowing your blood type could give clues to your...
marycoupland5
Mar 4, 20235 min read
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What is Computer Vision Syndrome?
By Dr. Melody Huang, O.D. What is Computer Vision Syndrome? Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a group of vision-related problems that...
marycoupland5
Mar 4, 20235 min read
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Aging Societies
By Claire Moses, New York Times, Feb 2023 Countries in Asia are aging rapidly. Motoko Rich, The Times’s Tokyo bureau chief, explains what...
marycoupland5
Mar 4, 20233 min read
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SAVE THE DATE: The Road Ahead, April 8th
SAVE THE DATE: April 8th, 10am - 1pm, Road Ahead FREE Resource Fair. It's been quite a while since we have been able to host one of...
marycoupland5
Mar 4, 20231 min read
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What are the 5 Commons Drugs that can cause Weight Gain?
By Kimberly Goad, AARP February 2023 All drugs have side effects, but some can come with added pounds. Side effects are common with...
marycoupland5
Mar 3, 20235 min read
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The Gray Area of Death
The hardest conversations are those we are most reluctant to have with ourselves and loved ones. We shy away from this dialogue because...
marycoupland5
Mar 3, 20232 min read
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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...
marycoupland5
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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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...
marycoupland5
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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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...
marycoupland5
Jan 28, 20234 min read
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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...
marycoupland5
Jan 28, 20236 min read
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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...
marycoupland5
Jan 28, 20234 min read
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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...
marycoupland5
Jan 23, 20234 min read
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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...
marycoupland5
Jan 23, 20232 min read
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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,...
marycoupland5
Jan 23, 20231 min read
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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...
marycoupland5
Dec 29, 20222 min read
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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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Dec 26, 20226 min read
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