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Blogs

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Resilience Matters  

Resilience is the secret ingredient that makes all the difference in individuals’ lives, to not only live longer but to live longer better. Resilience is defined as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress.” You can learn to practice resiliency to influence health and wellness as they relate to positive aging.  ...
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10 Ways to Protect Your Personal Information

Identity theft affects millions of people each year and can cause serious harm. Protect yourself by securing your personal information, understanding the threat of identity theft, and exercising caution. ...
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How to Maintain the Encore Retirement Lifestyle (ERL)

Maria exemplifies the Encore Retirement Lifestyle (ERL) and gives us a great blueprint to follow. There is considerable evidence of how important work is to us. Staying in the game in a small way has lots of advantages. For one, it creates a “soft landing” in the transition to full retirement. It also helps to keep your skill set sharp. Maria shows us how... ...
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What to Wear to the Wedding

So you've been invited to a wedding! What on earth should you wear? You don't want to be overdressed or underdressed, and, of course, you never want to outshine the bride. But fear not! Follow these dos and don’ts so you’ll always be nicely dressed for the nuptials! ...
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Social Security Supports Teachers with Online Toolkit

If you're a teacher searching for practical, online instructional resources, consider Social Security's Educator Toolkit. It’s a shareable online resource for teachers to engage students and educate them on Social Security. It's never too early learn! ...
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FBI Warns About ”Juice Jacking”

Don't plug into that public charging station! Commonly found in airports, hotels and shopping malls, these USB-based charging stations are conduits for hackers and scammers to potentially access your cellphone data, including passwords, images and location information.  ...
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How to Help Your Dog Live Longer

What can we learn from dogs that live long lives? Most pets do best when they eat a complete and balanced diet, maintain a healthy weight, exercise, have healthy teeth and gums, and receive regular veterinary care. Whatever your budget may be, there is much you can do to optimize your dog's health and likely life span. ...
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Choose the Right Swimsuit to Look Stunning on the Shores

Have no fear! Swimsuit season is here. No need to dread going to the pool or beach for fear of having nothing to wear. We have taken the guesswork out of finding the best swimsuit for your body. ...
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