EverBank Yield Pledge Money Market Account Review

Are you a boomer that’s fed with earning nothing on your savings account?  Do you feel like your paying your bank interest on your own savings?  If so, it might be time to explore other options.  Online savings accounts are a popular alternative with their competitive interest rates and easy to use 24/7 access.  One [...]

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Mutual Funds Explained

October 18, 2011
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Deciding where to invest your hard earned money can be a challenge. With so many options available it can be tough to decide what type of investment account(s) is right for you. One option you will highly want to consider is a mutual fund. Mutual funds are a great way to invest your money into [...]

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Humana Medicare Plans For Boomers

October 17, 2011
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If you are a baby boomer and are approaching the age for Medicare coverage or are already eligible there is a great deal to consider. Once eligible, Medicare will cover the basics, but for most people that is not enough. While Medicare Part A helps to cover hospital stays and shorter stays in skilled nursing [...]

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Late Retirement Planning

October 12, 2011
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Are you panicking because you did not start saving for retirement when you were young? Are you now worried that you won’t have enough saved for when you do retire? If you answered yes then you should not wait another day. While it is of course better to start saving when you are young, it [...]

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Early Retirement Lifestyle

October 11, 2011
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Achieving an early retirement may be the life dream of many workers but it takes more than dreaming to actually reach such a goal without already being independently wealthy. There is actually a lifestyle associated with planning for an early retirement and planning is a key element in that lifestyle. Here are some valuable questions [...]

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Common Health Issues Of Baby Boomers

October 10, 2011
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If you are part of the baby boomer generation you need to be aware of the top common health issues to watch out for. Many health issues that affect this generation are preventable and getting a health physical each year to check for early signs of common diseases should be a priority. Here is a [...]

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Should parents help their children buy their first home?

October 7, 2011
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A lot of parents have a dilemma when it comes to whether or not they should help their children with buying their first home. They want to teach them about responsibility but they also want to help them get off to a good financial start. Parents often do not know which they should do. The [...]

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Traveling in Retirement

October 5, 2011
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Many people look forward to their retirement years so they have more time to travel. Working generally limits the amount of vacation time, so it’s natural for people who enjoy traveling to look forward to their golden years, when they’re not limited to two weeks a year for vacationing. Unfortunately, many people reach retirement only [...]

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The Green Thing!

September 30, 2011

This was sent to me and I just had to share it with fellow Boomers!!! In the line at the store, the cashier told an older woman that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. The woman apologized to him and explained, “We didn’t have the green [...]

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Beware Of These Baby Boomer Scams

September 27, 2011
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If you are of the baby boom era do you know that you are a prime target for financial scams? The aging baby boom population, due to their high asset value, seems to be the target these days for numerous scams that can really hit your pocket book. Baby boomers need to know what to [...]

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Cheap Medications For Seniors On Line

September 26, 2011
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If you are a senior did you know that you may be able to get your prescriptions for a discount if you order them on line? The cost of health care and especially prescription drugs can be financially straining for seniors and every little bit that you can save is certainly helpful. Here is a [...]

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