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Hearing with Style––HearCare & Associates

It’s true. Hearing aids have become cool, trendy, fashionable. Partly, it’s because of the digital technology that allows a hearing device to do so much more than simply clarify sound. It’s also the appeal of new ultra-sleek models that come in vibrant colors or even zebra stripes. […]

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Hearing Aid FAQ––Family Audiology

Families and friends will be getting together for celebrations starting in November and spanning through the New Year. These gatherings are a wonderful time to enjoy those we love, but if you have difficulties hearing and cannot fully participate in conversations, you may spend the holiday season feeling isolated. […]

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Elly May Offers up Some Vittles

If ever an actor was recognized by one career role, it was Donna Douglas with her portrayal of ‘Elly May’ in the highly popular CBS 60s comedy, The Beverly Hillbillies. In the four decades since the series ended its nine-season run in 1971, the drop-dead gorgeous blonde native of Pride, La., is still strongly identified with the show wherever she goes. […]

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Timing the Market––Stone Wealth Management

Market volatility is an historic inevitability. There have been periods of decline throughout history, triggered by different types of events, many of which came swiftly and without notice. Trying to time the markets with consistent accuracy, determining when investments are at their top or nearing the bottom, is almost impossible, and it carries a number of risks to investors, especially those nearing retirement. […]

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Big Credit Card Companies Treating You Just Like Another Number?––DATCU Credit Union

There are so many options when it comes to choosing a credit card. You owe it to yourself to find the one that best fits your needs. As we deal with our members, we frequently hear the phrase “I just felt like a number…no personal connection whatsoever.” This often references a myriad of financial issues, but frequently it relates to credit card service. […]

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Yes,You Can Retire––Money Matters with Ken Moraif

Many Americans don’t expect to ever retire: That’s the headline of a recent USA Today article about the annual Wells Fargo Middle Class Retirement study, which surveyed 1,000 middle-class Americans between the ages of 25 and 75. Journalist Rodney Brooks reported on the study’s findings and interviewed several financial professionals, including yours truly, about those findings. […]

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What is a primary care physician or "PCP" and why do I need one?––Dallas Medical Specialists

Your PCP is your main doctor and takes care of you as a whole person both in sickness and in maintaining your health. For instance, if you had a sore throat and a fever you would seek out your primary care physician to diagnose and treat the problem. […]

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Alzheimer’s Can’t Be Fixed––Legacy Assisted Living and Memory Care

Many of us are so frightened at the prospect of Alzheimer’s that we ignore behaviors that could be indicative of the disease, hoping the symptoms will fade or making excuses to avoid the issue. Yet, people often say they wish they had sought a diagnosis and treatment for a loved one sooner, having waited until something horrendous happened that forced a realistic assessment of the situation. […]