It's no surprise that the Internet is brewing with tips and commentary about spending during the holidays; they are popping up like apples in a barrel. One in particular that comes to mind is from Jennifer Openshaw over at MarketWatch. Her common sense tips for managing your money over the holidays are some of most reasonable I've seen. Given …
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Senior Cell Phones – Introducing the Clarity C900
Previously we covered existing cell phones for seniors, highlighting some of the best and most usable cell phone for seniors... for people who like simplicity and 'senior friendly' technology. We'll we've got a new one that you may really find indispensable: the ClarityLife C900. Brought to you by Clarity, the same company that offers a wide …
Saving Money in Our Current Economy
Many baby boomers and seniors are cutting back in order to make ends meet during these lean times we seem to be in. We all want to be able to make the most of our money, but we encourage you to take a good look at where you are spending your income so you can make educated cutbacks. Reports are all over about how many older Americans are having to …
Will 401K’s still work?
After the recent turbulence in the financial markets experts are questioning the impact to our 401K’s. Back in the 1980’s, the majority of workers enrolled in some type of retirement plan or were in a pension plan. Today, the majority are in a 401K. With the 401K’s being so tied to the stock market, Americans young and old have felt the pain of …
Saving More Important Than Ever
A study by the AARP released last week reveals the impact this economy is having on Baby Boomers. A high percentage of individuals have changed the way they invest their money because of these turbulent economic times. Many are dipping into their retirement accounts or have stopped depositing money in their IRA in order to meet their monthly …