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If you pay at least $2,400 in wages to a household worker, you must do all of the following: 1) Deduct Social Security and Medicare taxes from those wages, 2) Pay these taxes to the Internal Revenue Service and 3) Report the wages to Social Security. ...
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Finding a trustworthy tax preparer before the April 18 deadline is a good idea. The BBB offers tips for finding someone you can trust with your finances and sensitive personal information. ...
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Traditions offer anchoring reassurances that life can still make sense and be simple again. Boomer blogger Tim Lybarger says, "As I age, I have resolved to hang onto the traditions that truly reflect the core of who I am. The world can toss me about, but it cannot loosen my grip on the things that matter most to me." What are your traditions that provide hope for green fields and dandelions? ...
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Take a trip to the market with your grandchild, just for the adventure. They will love the experience of your full attention and not being rushed for time. You can have a fun, bonding experience with grandchildren of any age.
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Social Security has served a vital role in the lives of women for more than 85 years. Women have longer average life expectancies than men, which means they live more years in retirement and have a greater chance of exhausting other sources of income. It’s important for women to plan early and wisely for retirement. ...
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As the war in Ukraine continues to escalate and Vladimir Putin continues on his rampage, many Russian citizens are being backed into a corner, having their lives upended and cringing in panic and fear. Dmitry is one Russian escaping the country along with his family so they can live in peace. ...
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Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak and brittle; this condition is especially prevalent in older women. Proper diet and medications are effective, but so is weight training. It seems somewhat counterintuitive to put stress on brittle bones but, in fact, it is one of the best things to do for osteoporosis. ...
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Life seems more stressful than ever. Collectively, we are living through the second year of a global pandemic that has shifted our lives in various ways and global unrest is escalating with every daily news cycle. Stress is a normal and unavoidable part of our everyday lives, but how we manage our stress has a direct impact on our overall health and well-being. ...
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