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 Retirement planning dos and don'ts
(ARA) -- As with most things in
life, it's never too early to plan. And even if you are not at the
doorstep of retirement, there are some critical dos and don'ts
related to retirement planning, that anyone could benefit from.
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 Protecting your nest egg from virtual crows
One out of every five people
older than 65 -- 7.3 million Americans -- has been the victim of a
financial swindle, according to a survey sponsored by the Investor
Protection Trust. Identity theft statistics are also alarming: In
2010, more than 1 million people older than 65 were targeted by
identity thieves, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
Factor in everyone older than 50, and that number soars to more than
3.5 million. (Click here for the rest of the story.)
Baby boomers: Don't let your world fall silent
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(ARA) -- Larry Crum didn't realize how bad his hearing really was
until he was hunting one afternoon with some friends. He couldn't
hear a wild boar grinding his teeth just a few yards away. (Click here for the rest of the story.)
Understanding and spreading knowledge about the risks of Type 2
diabetes
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(ARA) -- Knowing your risk for
developing type 2 diabetes is the first step in preventing or
delaying the disease.
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Women and Social Security
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March is Women's History Month -- a time to focus not just on the
past, but on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st
century. (Click here for the rest of the story.)
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Watch out for scams involving benefits applications
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The Illinois SMP program at
AgeOptions has been receiving reports of health care companies
offering to do benefits applications for older adults in senior
buildings in various parts of the state. While there is nothing
inherently wrong with health care providers assisting with benefit
applications, we would like to provide a couple of relevant tips to
ensure that consumers protect themselves from potential fraud.
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Part D phone scam
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The Delaware SMP reported a scam
this week in which a caller claims to be verifying that the person
they are calling is enrolled in Part D. The caller asks the person
for his/her address, phone number, and banking information.
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 Boomers: Big-impact health activities you can do in 15 minutes or
less
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(ARA) -- The American baby
boomer generation isn't content sitting still -- they live full
lives working, traveling and pursuing their favorite hobbies. Age is
only a number for this determined group whose population is pushing
an estimated 78 million. If you are one of the many active baby
boomers, you understand your health is a priority, but that doesn't
mean you want to spend long hours each day making sure you stay
well. Luckily some of the best things you can do for yourself only
take a matter of minutes each day.
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