By Deborah Banikowski Seeing taxes taken out of your paycheck can be confusing when you get your first paycheck. But understanding how important your
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Healthcare in a Minute – February 2018
By George W. Chapman Hospital Ratings CMS has released its 2017 star ratings for US hospitals. CMS is constantly tweaking the rankings to make
New Book Announcement: ‘Alone and Content’
By Gwenn Voelckers Dear Readers, I’m delighted to announce the publication of my book “Alone and Content: Inspiring, empowering essays to help divorced and
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Sometimes it represents a serious, life threatening disease By Eva Briggs Most people assume that when their ear hurts, it must be an infection.
Lots to Love about Dark Chocolate
Before I became aware of dark chocolate’s nutritious ways, I used to feel a tad guilty whenever I indulged, fearing that I was consuming
To My Child with Sparkling Purple Toenails
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What Day of The Month Do I Get My Social Security Payment?
By Deborah Banikowski Timing is everything, and the arrival time of your monthly payment from Social Security can be key to keeping your financial
What To Do When a Loved One Dies
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, This may seem like a strange question, but can you tell me what steps need to be taken
Outdoor Safety for Those Who Stay Active in the Winter
Winter is just getting started, so it’s time to equip yourself for safety to reduce your chance of becoming an accident victim By Eva
Build a Home in Your Heart in 2018
By Gwenn Voelckers “Build thy home in thy heart and be forever sheltered.” – Anonymous I love this saying. It captures so beautifully what