This
July, explore Social Security's new frontier
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[July 08, 2011]
Americans
have been explorers long before we declared our independence on July
4, 1776.
Colonists were brave enough
to venture across the seas to settle in the unknown frontier of the
New World. From there, westward expansion eventually took them from
the east coast to the west. Then came the space race, and imagined
places to explore. Shows like Star Trek called space the
final frontier. But we’ve since found new frontiers, such as
cyberspace. (Click here for the rest
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When to
get help for painful joints
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[July 08, 2011]
(ARA)
- If your arm goes numb and your speech is slurred, you know you
need to seek immediate medical attention. When you nick yourself
shaving, you know you can deal with it yourself. But for the vast
number of maladies in between, it can be difficult to know when to
go to the doctor and when to deal with it on your own.
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Watson's friends help you and Social Security
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[July 08, 2011]
In
February 2011, Jeopardy! broadcast its first competition that
pit man against machine. Watson, an artificial intelligence computer
system developed by IBM, competed against the show’s two most
successful champions: Ken Jennings (longest winning streak) and Brad
Rutter (biggest money winner).
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Farmers’ markets coupons available for low income seniors
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[July 08, 2011]
The Area Agency
on Aging for Lincolnland has announced that persons 60 years of age
and older who meet income guidelines are eligible for free coupons
to be used to purchase a total of $21.00 worth of fresh fruits and
vegetables at the Latham Park and Scully Park Farmers’ Markets.
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The
Debt Settlement Company Scam
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[July 08, 2011]
Debt settlement
companies advertise that they can settle all of your credit card
debt in two to three years for only a fraction of what you owe. Do
not fall for this come-on.
While a new Illinois law provides consumers with protections against
debt settlement scams—including a prohibition on upfront
payments—there are better solutions to your financial problems than
signing a contract with a debt settlement company.
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Protect
your financial future by thwarting identity theft now
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[July 08, 2011]
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- With a combination of good decisions and some luck, you've managed
to build a tidy little nest egg for retirement. Having enough saved
for retirement can help ensure your golden years are the best they
can be. But what are you doing right now to protect the nest egg
that's essential to your future financial well-being?
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The
Best Way to Avoid Telephone Scams Is Also the Easiest: Just hang up
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[July 08, 2011]
Every day,
seniors throughout Illinois fall prey to smooth-talking con artists
who call them up and tell all kinds of convincing stories to get
their money.
The Office of the Illinois Attorney General wants you to know that
it’s shrewd, not rude, to hang up the phone when a stranger asks you
to send them money or give out your personal information.
The following are some common warning signs of telephone scams. If
you spot any of these signs while on the phone, don’t think twice:
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Seniors
face Medicare cost barrier for cancer meds
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[July 08, 2011]
WASHINGTON --
(AP) Facing a life-and-death struggle with kidney cancer, Rita Moore
took her prescription for a new kind of chemotherapy pill to her
local drugstore. She was stunned when the pharmacist told her the
cost for a month's supply would be $2,400, well beyond her income.
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A
handsome gift for dad
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[July 08, 2011]
Father’s Day is
right around the corner. Perhaps you’ll give Dad the usual gift: a
necktie, shaving set, leather wallet, or new fishing lure. But
there’s something he may appreciate even more. People all over the
country are helping their dads save nearly $4,000 a year on the cost
of prescription drugs. You can help your dad too — and it won’t cost
you a dime. (Click here for the rest
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