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Look out for tax debt relief scams this tax season. While there are legitimate companies specializing in tax debt relief services, tax debt relief scammers may contact consumers regarding unpaid tax bills in an attempt to scare them to solicit an immediate payment. ...
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The most common measurement of intelligence is referred to as a person’s IQ (Intelligence Quotient). A broader definition of intelligence includes eight different types of intelligence. Everyone has some amount of each of these bits of intelligence, but they vary individually, based on our genetics and environment (experience). ...
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The Social Security Administration recently updated its website's homepage with a new design to help you find what you need more easily. SSA.gov is visited by over 180 million people per year; an important tool for providing efficient and equitable access to service. ...
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All pet owners can benefit from thinking about who would take their furry friends in if they died or became unable to care for them. It doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be as simple as putting a written note in with your important estate documents. Ideally, you should also have a conversation with that person to confirm their willingness to adopt your pet(s). ...
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Many adult children of elderly parents struggle with “the promise” they have made: To never put them in a nursing home. Trying to keep a senior at home is commendable, but if things become unsafe and unsustainable for both of you, it is time to accept these changes. It is time to honor the goal of always caring for them and doing your best, making a difficult decision to ensure your loved one is properly cared for. That’s exactly what being a good caregiver is all about. ...
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An outlet is often an extension of who you are. It’s part of how you turn what you love into what you do. It fits with a healthy lifestyle like exercise and good diet. An outlet is important when working full time as it can provide release from the tensions of work. It may be more important in retirement when people have more time on their hands. ...
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If you are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits, you can also receive healthy meals and other nutrition services through the National Senior Nutrition Program. With home-delivered and group meal options, you can get the food you need in a way that works best for you. ...
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Today’s entry is one of the saddest I’ve ever written and will probably write for a long time, because recently, we made the impossible decision to surrender our puppy Boomer back to the Border Collie Rescue network to be re-homed. It’s getting a little easier, but there will always be a special place in my heart for our Boomer. ...
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