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Sweet Harvest: Raspberry Picking

As the cooler weather adavnces, there’s no better time to get outside and make some memories. One of the best ways to do that is through a fun-filled day of raspberry picking! ...
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Social Security Serves the Hispanic Community

Social Securiy's Spanish-language website, Seguro Social at ssa.gov/espanol, provides information for those whose primary language is Spanish. People can learn – in their preferred language – how to get a new or replacement Social Security card, plan for retirement, apply for benefits, manage their benefits, and much more. ...
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Garden Smarter as You Age

Getting older is unavoidable, but gardening smarter with advancing age means a satisfying and physically beneficial activity doesn’t have to be given up. For tips that make gardening easier at any age, read on. ...
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Cryptocurrency Investment Schemes are the Riskiest Business

The biggest scams are crypto rip-offs. Even worse, crypto recovery companies that request upfront fees are also scams. Typically, only banks and financial institutions can reverse charges and recover funds in certain crypto-related scenarios. ...
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Super Agers: What Are They and How Can We Become One?

Want to stay sharp as you age? Those who reach the age of 80 with the cognitive capabilities of someone decades younger are referred to as Super Agers. Researchers have found six habits of Super Agers that can guide us as we hope to achieve this status. ...
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How to Know if You Have Pet Allergies (and How to Cope)

Does being around cats, dogs, mice, rats or rabbits make your eyes water and your nose tickle? Here's how to tell if you are truly allergic to your pet and what you can do about it. ...
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What to Know: Transitioning from Hospital to Skilled Nursing Facility

Let's say you have fallen and broken a bone. The hospital team has done their job and now it's time to go to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation. Sometimes that can be a rocky transition. ...
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Eligibility for Social Security Spouse’s Benefits

Social Security helps you secure today and tomorrow with financial benefits, information, and tools that support you through life’s journey. If you don’t have enough Social Security credits to get benefits on your own record, you may be able to receive benefits as a spouse. ...
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