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The autumnal equinox signifies the official end of summer and the beginning of the “time of winding down.” There are a couple of practices that are especially well-suited to this time of year and outSPOKEn Cyclist blogger Diane Jenks highly recommends yoga. ...
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Knowing when to apply for Medicare is very important! You must apply during your limited initial enrollment period. If you’re eligible for Medicare at age 65, your initial enrollment period begins three months before your 65th birthday and ends three months after that date. If you miss your initial enrollment period, you may have to pay a higher monthly premium. The good news is, you can apply online. ...
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Most of us have had, or need to have, conversations with an older loved one, family member or friend about difficult topics. Here are some tips on how to navigate successfully.
Money, health changes (either physical or mental) and driving are a few topics nobody wants to bring up. Add hearing loss and memory challenges to the mix and those conversations can become even more difficult. ...
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The skills we need to navigate through our work life are also applicable to navigating life itself. We're starting a series this fall discussing how these themes and qualities intersect, starting with the all-important one (especially for people 55 and older): adaptability. ...
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Should older adults avoid pickleball? While it can cause various injuries, there are many advantages to pickleball: It's easy to learn, provides a good aerobic workout, boosts hand/eye coordination, and can help with balance. And since it's also fun and social, pickleball can be part of a good strategy for senior fitness. ...
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Save yourself a potential hassle. With online shopping growing rapidly since the onset of the pandemic, we also have to handle online returns. Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland (BBB®) is providing helpful tips for returning online purchases. ...
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Your earnings history is a record of your progress toward your future Social Security benefits. We track your earnings so we can pay you the benefits you’ve earned over your lifetime. That is why it’s so important for you to review your earnings record. ...
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Fraudsters are on the prowl, over the phone, on the internet, preying upon your identity and your Social Security benefits. Here are the five most important resources about Social Security scams that you should know about. ...
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