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Need sound retirement advice? Listen to our conversation with Marcia Mantell.

April 22, 2019

Last night we welcomed retirement guru, author, and founder/owner of Mantell Retirement Consulting, Marcia Mantell, as our guest on My Generation, broadcast on 95.9 WATD-FM. Marcia’s latest book, “What’s the ...

Promises, promises

April 3, 2019

Every day, I receive emails that promise to extend my life, give me an incredible sex life, make my hair fuller, my body thinner, my skin younger, my house cleaner, ...

Smooth transitions: Knowing where to begin

April 3, 2019

Let’s face it, transitions can be stressful, especially when leaving a house that’s been a home for many years. Whether downsizing or rightsizing, moving is a high-stress life event. There ...

AARP launches "Stop Rx Greed" campaign targeting high prescription drug prices

April 2, 2019

AARP has launched ‘Stop Rx Greed,’ a nationwide campaign aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. The goal of AARP’s sustained campaign is to help drive down drug prices for Commonwealth ...

Home equity can increase and extend retirement income

March 29, 2019

The question of financial security (running out of money) in retirement continues to be the number one concern among aging Americans and financial professionals. Since the Great Recession (2008 ...

Medicare: Rules for higher incomes

March 26, 2019

If you have higher income, the law requires an upward adjustment to your monthly Medicare Part B (medical insurance) and Medicare prescription drug coverage premiums. But, if your income has ...

Medicaid & gift-giving: a doubled edged sword

March 21, 2019

Mabel’s children were concerned that Mabel would need long-term nursing-home care in the near future. It was the holidays, and Mabel always got a lot of joy out of generosity. ...

Listen to our conversation with Maria Burke, owner of Celtic Angels Home Health Care

March 18, 2019

Last night we welcomed a very special guest, Maria Burke, RN, to our St. Patrick’s Day broadcast of My Generation, on 95.9 WATD-FM, 7-8 PM. Maria is the founder and ...

Dare to Think Green!

March 5, 2019

Because it’s March, you might be thinking of the Irish, four leaf clovers and green beer, but I’m referring to leaving behind a smaller footprint (and ha, not from a ...

Buying furniture to fit your life

March 2, 2019

If you are thinking about downsizing or want to update your current home to make it more “aging friendly,” you may be considering purchasing some new furniture. Before ...