The U.S. is wrestling with the worst food inflation in 17 years, and analysts expect it is getting worse. That’s putting the squeeze on all Americans and poor families are especially hit hard ad any increase in food costs sets up an either-or equation: Give something up to pay for food.
Americans still spend a smaller [...]
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Bush’s Last-Minute Gift to Crappy Nursing Homes – By David Corn
The complete disregard by Republicans and George W Bush for America’s boomers, seniors and our elderly continues to be uncovered. David Corn reports on a change which will restrict about 16,000 nursing facilities in the United States. Americans should contact their state representatives to demand [...]
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The current 2009 economic crisis actually began more than a year ago and many seniors, boomers and retirees are truly hurting, many are getting desperate. Many states reach out to their elders, however many more states do not. For example, Texas is ranked among the lowest States in America in funding and supporting their elderly [...]
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American Boomers, Seniors and Retirees may expect a $250 benefit from President Obama’s economic Stimulus Plan, beginning in May. This plan, known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will provide individuals who receive Social Security/SSI, veterans and anyone receiving federal retirement benefits and requires no action by those who qualify if you [...]
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There is an interesting article on my sister website America For Purchase publishing an article by Sara Robinson with Campaign for America’s Future which discusses an overall objective about Republicans wanting to eliminate Social Security and Medicare and overall cut entitlement programs for Boomers, Seniors and Retirees.
I encourage anyone interested to read this article. Republicans want to Eliminate Social Security [...]
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Reverse mortgages have been growing in popularity for some years now, with more than 100,000 homeowners nationally taking them out so far this year. They’ve been offered by private lenders, by quasi-governmental mortgage backer Fannie Mae and by the Federal Housing Administration.
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Columnist Froma Harrop Says GOP Badly Mistaken About Social Security – Almost like on cue, Republicans are calling the retirement program a ponzi scheme.
Feb. 13, 2009 – Reminded what a Ponzi scheme is by the Bernie Madoff investment scandal, Republicans – the people who tried to convince senior citizens that private investment accounts were needed [...]
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Here at the begging of the 21st century, America’s Seniors and Boomers have resources to assist them with finding affordable health care and health insurance along with assistance in obtaining discount prescription drugs.
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7 Ways You Can Still Retire During a Recession – by Emily Brandon, US News & World Reports
It’s never a good idea to retire in a year when your portfolio is down. But baby boomers willing to save more, spend less, and work longer should still be able to retire. Yes, it will require some [...]
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What a beautiful time in history to be alive. Even in the midst of our great recession, Americans can lift themselves and others by volunteering and giving back to those who are less fortunate, down and out, suffering from illness or who just need a pick-me-up. Maybe that someone is you.
It is now our moment [...]
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Ira Rosofsky writes in the Seniors World Chronicle an informative article about America’s health care and some seniors seeking medical assistance have to be on welfare to receive it.
The United States has the best health care money can buy. But not everyone can afford to buy it. Annually we spend twice as much per capita [...]
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There is a growing opportunity for seniors, boomers and retirees to work from home. It is the new telecommuting and virtual jobs providing the ultimate flexibility in scheduling flexible hours. There is no financial burden that working a regular job brings such as fixed hours and not having the flexibility of rearrange work task. Seniors, [...]
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