As the Older Americans Act Turns 60, Future of Programs Seniors Rely On Are Under Siege
Last week marked the 60th anniversary of the Older Americans Act (OAA). On July 14, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed it into…
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John Deere: A Cash Machine Hidden in Plain Sight?
“You’re pathetic.” Those were the strong, harsh words my father uttered when I couldn’t find the strength to walk up the steep mountain…
How Safe Is This Bread Producer’s 6.3% Yield?
You don’t bring me flowers You don’t sing me love songs You hardly talk to me anymore When you come through the door…
The Shocking Truth About Investing at All-Time Highs
A reader recently emailed me asking when the market bottom would be so that he would know when to invest. Market timing is…
KFF Health News: How To Find the Right Medical Rehab Services
Rehabilitation therapy can be a godsend after hospitalization for a stroke, a fall, an accident, a joint replacement, a severe burn, or a…
Hospitals and Nursing Homes Are Preparing for the Worst Now That Republican Budget is Law
Many community hospitals and nursing homes are bracing for major financial hits now that President Donald Trump has signed the Republican budget bill…
Retiring Early? Don’t Expect Your Friends to Follow You
“How do I get my family and friends onboard the FIRE train? We’ve had little success. Some friends are excited in the beginning…
New U.S. Census Data Shows High Immigration and an Aging Population
In a new report by the U.S. Census Bureau, researchers found that immigration is a major driver of the country’s population growth and…
Social Security Administration Updates Website to Include New Office Closures
The Social Security Administration has updated its “Office Closings and Emergencies” page to list several field offices as “only able to provide assistance…