Archive for October, 2008
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Baby boomers get to be seniors at last
We caught up with Dave in Oakland and asked how he was preparing for his retirement. He managed a harassed smile. “My 401(k) is dropping in value. I’m rethinking my retirement.” We looked back at his plans last year. “I was all set up to finally do some traveling. Since my wife died, I’ve been […]
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Never be afraid to ask for help
The reasons are all financial. No responsible parent wants to gamble with the health of their children. It’s not enough to refer to poverty as if only a small number are penalized and then move on. The reality is that rising medical costs are now making it difficult for even middle class families to pay […]
