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Danger of Pension Advance Plans (2)
←PREVIOUS He was drawn to ads for a company called Pensions, Annuities & Settlements, LLC (PAS). They seemed to indicate … Continue reading Danger of Pension Advance Plans (2)
A Caregiver’s Most Important Job
by Lynda Cohen Cassanos At 6:15 p.m., almost every other Sunday evening, I board a bus in midtown Manhattan … Continue reading A Caregiver’s Most Important Job
Who’s Hiring the Class of 2014?
by Christine Alexis You went through Craigslist for the millionth time today. You updated your profile on Monster.com and LinkedIn. … Continue reading Who’s Hiring the Class of 2014?
What Do You Call Someone Over 55?
What do you call someone over 55? Older, aging, elder, senior — how we describe ourselves in the … Continue reading What Do You Call Someone Over 55?
Barbara Nevins Taylor Honored as Encore.org 2014 Purpose Prize Fellow
Encore.org honored Barbara Nevins Taylor, founder of ConsumerMojo.com, as one of its 2014 Purpose Prize fellows, social innovators over … Continue reading Barbara Nevins Taylor Honored as Encore.org 2014 Purpose Prize Fellow
Rolling Jubilee Crowdsources to Eliminate Student Loan Debts
by Christine Alexis Finally, some bright news for college graduates and students burdened by student debt. The Rolling Jubilee … Continue reading Rolling Jubilee Crowdsources to Eliminate Student Loan Debts
Choosing A Pet When You’re Over 55
by Ann Simkins When you bring a cat or dog into your home, you bring lots of love into … Continue reading Choosing A Pet When You’re Over 55
DACA Recipients Must Reapply
by Sindy Nanclares, It’s a chore. But Henry Bravo understands he must reapply for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals … Continue reading DACA Recipients Must Reapply
5 Things It Takes to Shut Down a Restaurant (and What it Takes to Reopen)
One of our favorite restaurants cleaned up quickly and is open again after being shut down by New York City … Continue reading 5 Things It Takes to Shut Down a Restaurant (and What it Takes to Reopen)
5 Things You Need To Know About Medicare
Your 65th birthday may bring presents and lots of cake, but it also means you need to make choices about … Continue reading 5 Things You Need To Know About Medicare
What JP Morgan Chase Said About The Hack
We found that JP Morgan Chase said a lot more about the hack that stole customer information in its filing with … Continue reading What JP Morgan Chase Said About The Hack
De Blasio Expands Living Wage
The idea of better pay for hard work became a reality for thousands of New Yorkers with the flick of … Continue reading De Blasio Expands Living Wage
Passion Fueled Climate Change March
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Fifteen-year-old Emma Bray came from Denver. Dianne Lloyd, older but equally passionate, came from lower Manhattan. … Continue reading Passion Fueled Climate Change March
Why Review Your Medicare Plan?
Why review your Medicare plan? Some insurance companies plan to raise monthly premiums in 2015 and that’s one big reason … Continue reading Why Review Your Medicare Plan?
Can You Afford To Retire?
by Selvin Gootar A plunge of 531 points in the Dow is a scary number, and for those even … Continue reading Can You Afford To Retire?