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It Ain’t the Age, It’s the Activity!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Helen Cockrell

  In today’s Washington Post “MisFits” column, Lenny Berstein introduces us to a gentleman named Roy Clark, who at 102 works out several times a week with his 70 year old personal trainer.  Mr. Clark started working out seriously three … Continue reading →

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Boomers – Creating New Opportunities – Part 2

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Helen Cockrell

During my last blog, we began talking about what unemployed baby boomers can do to create other options in their search for employment. I recommended thinking about things you like to do, things you’re interested in, hobbies you enjoy and … Continue reading →

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Boomer Re-employment – A Different Option

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Helen Cockrell

  In a NY Times article today, In Hard Economy for All Ages, Older Isn’t Better … It’s Brutal, the author, Catherine Rampell, talks about how unemployed Baby Boomers are perhaps the hardest hit during this sluggish economy.  She cites … Continue reading →

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Long-Term Care and the Fiscal Cliff Deal

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Helen Cockrell

As part of the deal to prevent the fall over the fiscal cliff, two provisions that could significantly impact national long-term care strategy were quietly passed as part of overall package.  These measures could both be critical to individuals receiving … Continue reading →

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Baby Boomers and Their Impact on the Bottomline

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Helen Cockrell

An issue I’ve been studying for a while now is what the impact will be of employed Baby Boomers with caregiving responsibilities on their employer’s bottom line.  My hypothesis is that these employed Baby Boomers will cost employers significant money … Continue reading →

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Dangling from the Fiscal Cliff…The Budget Technicality That Could Change Your Way of Life

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Helen Cockrell

Government improves our daily lives, whether we realize it or not. It provides for the teacher in our children’s classrooms. The roads and bridges on which we drive. The commuter rails we ride to work. The research seeking cures for … Continue reading →

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Moving On…

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Helen Cockrell

Well, the election is over and no matter who you voted for, the result is the same, we have a duly elected President and Congress and they have a job to do and now they MUST come together, cross their … Continue reading →

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Planning for Retirement Starts Now!

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Helen Cockrell

As a Baby Boomer, I wrestle with whether or not I’ve planned well for retirement.  Have I put enough in my IRA?  Will my 401 do well or should I consider reinvesting it or put more in it where it … Continue reading →

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Brain Health – It’s All In Your Head!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Helen Cockrell

Image Source Page: http://bornstoryteller.wordpress.com/tag/fine-arts-education/ Our brain is an amazing organ.  It grows and develops, learns and changes as we do.  Our brain houses our personality and is the very essence of our being.  As we age, the maintaining health of … Continue reading →

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Real Concerns Emerging With Reverse Mortgages

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Helen Cockrell

  Once touted as one of the best ways for an Older American to supplement their retirement years, reverse mortgages are coming under pretty intense scrutiny. Reverse mortgages  allow homeowners 62 and older to borrow money against the value of … Continue reading →

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