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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. […]

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The Right Match––Crawford Street Place

Few decisions weigh as heavily on a family as finding the right assisted living accommodations for a loved one. Research and recommendations can be helpful, but you also want to carefully consider the right match––finding a place that meets all your criteria and then some. […]

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Getting Old is Harder Than It Used to Be––Lori A. Leu & Associates

As Baby Boomers get older, many of them are suffering because they weren’t fully prepared for the hardships of aging. These days, getting old seems to be harder than it used to be––families live farther apart and aren’t always able to care for each other the way they did in the past. […]

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Nurse Practitioners: Your Partner in Health––Grayson Home Health

Nurse practitioners are quickly becoming the health partner of choice for millions of Americans. Because these caring professionals blend clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating health conditions with an added emphasis on disease prevention and health management, they offer a unique blend of nursing and medical care––skills that help guide patients to smarter health and lifestyle choices. […]