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The Gifts of Presence, the Perils of Advice

Advice-giving comes naturally to our species and is mostly done with good intent. But in my experience, the driver behind a lot of advice has as much to do with self-interest as interest in the other’s needs. ...
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Research May Put the Brakes on Skipping Breakfast

You’ve likely heard that breakfast is ‘the most important meal of the day’ – but is it true? A Cleveland Clinic expert weighs in on some recent research. ...
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8 Surprising Things About Becoming a Grandparent

You kind of feel like you’re a parent again — but with one big difference, and even if you are a person who can never sit still, you will sit still. ...
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Cell Phony Savvy: What’s Your Line?

Did you know that Baby Boomers spend an average of 149 minutes a day on their smartphones - about as much as smartphone-obsessed Millennials at 171 minutes per day? Do you have the right plan at the right time of your life? ...
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Snowshoe for Free, Feed Birds in Geauga Parks This Winter

Sure, it's cold. And snowy. And by 7 p.m. you're ready for an evening of Netflix. But don't squander our limited daylight hours this winter. Head over to Geauga County's parks for outside fun and earn those binge-watching hours. ...
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Your Social Security Income Can Make or Break Your Plan – Don’t Mess It Up

There are hundreds of claiming strategies for Social Security benefits, so do your research before you make your move. ...
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One Lump, or None? Retirement Payouts and What’s Best for You

We're getting closer, and some of us are already there.  Retirement - when to take it, how to do it - is a topic all of us seem to want to talk about. It makes sense; when we were in our 30s, we talked about babies and kids, in our 40s it was career changes and houses. And now... retirement. ...
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The Executor Question: Are You Willing to Take it On? Should You?

Call it Executor Duties 101: A Guide to Estate Settlement. Or call it a major inconvenience. If you've never been an executor, you probably know someone who has, and you've likely heard their complaints. Carrying out the terms of someone’s will comes with a lot of responsibilities. While you will most likely work with a lawyer who specializes in estate planning and probate, keeping track of your obligations can feel overwhelming. ...
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