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Pat O'Connor kicked off his new blog one year ago, focusing on the winning characteristics of successful people who have overcome obstacles on their way to "Turning What You Love into What You Do," as his blog title suggests. These people are featured in O'Connor's previous written work, "The Road Less Traveled." Here you can read a recap of the wisdom RLT subjects embody. Happy Anniversary, Pat! ...
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The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to communicate information clearly in a way “the public can understand and use.” This can be particularly challenging when talking about complicated programs like Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and Medicare. Get familiar with Social Security terms as you plan for retirement. ...
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For more than 100 years, Better Business Bureau® (BBB) has been helping people find businesses, brands and charities they can trust. BBB Serving Greater Cleveland introduces this new blog, Fighting Fraud, detailing how you can protect yourself from fraudsters targeting our community, your personal information and your money. ...
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We seem to be a society consumed with that great constitutional right: “…life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Doesn’t it imply that I am owed a happy life? Well, we are certainly guaranteed the right to pursue a happy life. But, where should we seek it? ...
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One-fourth of Americans over 65 fall each year and over half of those falls take place in the home, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Many people believe falling and aging go hand-in-hand, but that’s not true. Falls are caused by many avoidable things. Read on for tips on staying on your feet and off the floor. ...
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Millions of Americans who get monthly Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income payments need help managing their money, and may need a representative payee. This is a person or an organization the Social Security Administration appoints to receive and manage a person’s benefits. ...
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Shorter days, darker mornings, earlier dusk. It’s September and officially, “Autumn” is just days away. If your gardens and containers are looking overgrown and slightly weary, here are some tips on reviving their appearance and adding some new plants to extend the gardening season to the first hard frost. ...
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Exercise can grow your brain and also protect it against damage. Physical exercise promotes the maintenance of healthy neurons and the creation of new neurons, as well. Moving our bodies has the ability to shape both our brains and our physiques. Essentially, sit less. Move more! ...
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