A Living Will Can Ensure Your Wishes Are Followed

Posted on September 26, 2009 under , ,

A living will is more than a do-not-resuscitate order, it is a legal document that allows us the right to make our own decisions regarding end of life care.

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“There Goes Retirement” – by WSJ

Posted on February 18, 2009 under , ,

This weekend’s edition of the Wall Street Journal includes a cover story about many 60+ seniors looking for jobs. I have written about this a couple times in my blogs, and “seniors working longer/more” is a story that is covered by the media weekly. What is different about this story is that there »

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Eye on Cramer and Motley Fool

Posted on February 16, 2009 under , , ,

While entertaining, both Jim Cramer and the writer/publishers of the Motley Fool have made far more money for themselves in books, TV shows and publishing than from money management or investing. Neither have a strong track record of managing funds and Jim Cramer actually edits his site and his recommended buys and sells to eliminate »

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