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News That Matters to You
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POLITICS
Congressional Leaders Eye Next Round of Legislative Priorities Following Key Bill Signings
This week, President Obama signed into law two bills that were the focus of extensive debate in Congress in recent months: H.R. 4173, the "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act," and H.R. 4213, the “Unemployment Compensation Extension Act.” Read more >
Congress Returns From Recess to Address Wide-Ranging Legislative Agenda
Congress reconvened early this week following the Fourth of July recess, and made progress on one major issue - final passage of a financial regulatory reform bill – to kick off the July work period. Read more >
Congress Enters Recess With Heavy Load of Unfinished Business
The Fourth of July recess is now underway following a week in which Congress made progress, but still needs to take final action, on several key legislative priorities. Read more >
Senate Adopts Six-Month Medicare Physician Payment "Fix"
Earlier today, the Senate approved by unanimous consent a six-month Medicare physician payment "fix" that will provide a 2.2 percent payment update from June 1, 2010 through November 30, 2010. Read more >
Congress Recesses Without Finalizing Extenders Package
The Memorial Day recess is now underway following a week in which congressional leaders fell short in their efforts to approve in both the House and the Senate an extenders bill, containing several key health provisions, for the President to sign into law before June 1. Read more >
FINANCIAL
Retirement Savings: Pay Yourself First
Are you currently working on growing your retirement nest egg? Are you adding to it only as you have extra cash on hand? The truth is that very few of us ever have what we would consider "extra" cash. Read more >
The Oldest and Youngest Baby Boomers Have Different Retirement Plans
The oldest baby boomers have already begun to retire. But retirement is still decades away for the youngest members of this large generation, who seem to be quite distinct from their elders. Read more >
Adult Children Could Be on Hook for Parents' Nursing Home Bills
The adult children of elderly parents in many states could be held liable for their parents' nursing home bills as a result of the new Medicaid long-term care provisions contained in a law enacted in February 2006. Read more >
The 20 Cities Where the Most Baby Boomers Will Retire
The oldest baby boomers will turn 65 in less than two years. And that's just the beginning of what Urban Institute researchers are calling a "tsunami of senior growth in the next decade". The senior population is expected to grow by 36 percent between 2010 and 2020.
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HEALTH
A take on Health Care Reform from Careington
Health Care Reform has been signed into law by President Obama and the opinions are varied and wide ranging as to what it means. Read more >
Little savings seen from Medicare panel
Congressional watchdog says White House proposal for group to set fees would only save $2 billion by 2019. Read more >
10 Things You Should Know About Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease and other dementias do a number on the mind and body of the individual with the disease and can also take a major toll on the health and finances of the individual's family. Read more >
Common Eye Problems Include Macular Degeneration and Cataracts
Few 40-year-olds' to-do lists include "Be proactive about not going blind," so you might have to play catch-up. Age 40 really is the time to start protecting your eyes against serious diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, neither of which has symptoms in the early stages. Read more >
Aging Skin Doesn't Have to Be Wrinkled
While birthday cakes may gain a candle every year, the appearance of dreaded crow's feet and creases, luckily, isn't so inexorable. To some extent, simple steps can prevent wrinkles from forming. And even when those time-wrought lines start to appear, it's in our power to contain the damage. Read more >
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LIFESTYLE
The Importance of the 2010 Census
As you receive your 2010 Census form, ASBA encourages every resident to participate in a process that is as old as the nation itself. That process is the decennial census, mandated in Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, mainly written by James Madison, one of our nation's founders and our fourth president.
Vacations: Getting There Can Be Fun, Too (pdf)
If you and your family are planning to hit the road this summer, you may already be thinking about what you'll do once you arrive at your destination. But take some time to plan for the drive, too. Some ideas for fun in the car may make for a more pleasant — and safe — trip. Read more >
Traveling Abroad: the Insurance Checklist You May Have Never Considered (pdf)
The passports and electronic tickets are in the carry-on bag, you've canceled the newspaper delivery for the week, the dog is at the neighbor's, and you've brought the extra digital camera card - everything is all set for that European vacation. Or is it?
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Going Away? Secure Your Home with a Neighborhood Watch (pdf)
When you're away, your home security depends on a helping hand
It's much easier to relax on vacation if you know trusted neighbors are watching your home. Before you leave town, arrange for them to do the following - and don't forget to return the favor when they take a trip. Read more >
Tips for New Boomer Grandparents
The Boomerater (tm) Report, our weekly collaboration with online baby
boomer resource Boomerater, looks at valuable tips on being a new boomer grandparent and some great ideas to get prepared for this new role.
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