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Aging well looks different for every individual. Regardless, the research, studies and data all consistently state the one main step we can all do to improve our aging journey: keep moving! Sounds too simple and unimpressive, as we've all heard exercise is important, but it actually IS truly a game changer. The good news is, it's never too late to begin, and the data supports it. ...
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Whether you receive benefits now or in the future, you will want to create your personal my Social Security account or use the one you may already have. More than 65 million people already have an account to accomplish many tasks. ...
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We're looking at three high school graduates who are launching their entry into the full-time workforce. This is the start of their journey to turn what they love into what they do. Boomer readers with grandchildren in high school might want to pay close attention to the paths of these graduates. They can be a valuable resource for their grandchildren. ...
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Your circumstances may change after you apply — or become eligible — for benefits. If you or a family member receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the Social Security Administration's Potential Entitlement initiative helps you identify where you might qualify for a higher benefit. ...
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No matter how many times I've had a millennial explain it to me, I still don't understand cryptocurrency. And that's why people like me are easy targets for crypto scammers. The bottom line: don't invest in anything you don't completely understand and that doesn't have guardrails.
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Considering all the violence in Afghanistan, Ukraine and elsewhere, I recognize am so lucky to live in the U.S. – a free citizen of the world. I turn on the tap and clean hot or cold water comes streaming out. I can walk outside and not fear a bomb or missile is targeting my community. And I have a full belly every day. We are in a position to be kind and do good. ...
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Aging has the potential of bringing on isolation and cynicism. We can too easily find ourselves glued to the television, joining the news station chorus on bemoaning the state of world affairs, because of what that other group is doing that is not right, by our own group’s definition. I don’t do Us and Them-ism anymore. I personally choose connection and understanding over cynicism and isolation. ...
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Unlike the old days, you likely don't have to visit a Social Security office or call on the phone to do business with them. The online services webpage provides a wide variety of self-service options; you can even apply for retirement, disability or Medicare online. ...
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