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Category Archives: Medicare

Confronting Illusions

By Jo-Anne | Published: January 18, 2013

A couple of events have occurred recently that have me thinking about some of the illusions we maintain as we age. Here are three. DEMENTIA. You may not be at all concerned about developing Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia – today. But you should be. It’s in the back of my mind – all [...]

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The Federal Budget and Debt – Oh Boy!

By Jo-Anne | Published: March 12, 2011

The US Treasury Department is estimating that the government will hit its $14.3 trillion ceiling (yes, that’s a “t” for trillion) sometime soon – most likely between April 15 and the end of May. A few in Washington are talking about raising the debt ceiling – but most (on both sides of the table) are [...]

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After Fifty Health Insurance and Retiree Benefits

By Jo-Anne | Published: December 19, 2010

Back on December 1, 2010, an article was posted on the AFL Your Money | Insurance page, entitled: Painful Measures: Losing Retirement Health Insurance.  Once again we’re bringing the topic front and center. It simply cannot be overstated.  The promise that many employers made, the promise of a health benefit being provided to you when you [...]

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