I came across this 90 years old article and was immediately intrigued by the fact that the article about saving money is just as much relevant now as it was 90 years ago. When you read the piece, keep on the back of your mind: WWI was not over yet and a flue virus was just about to kill millions of people around the world. Compared to that a little tightening of credit circa 2008 seems like seem like child’s play. Just delay that purchase of a “passing fancy” like your grand grandfather did in 1918. Continue on to the piece of history … (more…)
One of the catch phrases in the dating scene these days is the term “soul mate.” Everyone is searching for their soul mate or has found their true soul mate. But what do people really mean when they use this term? Most people probably mean only that they have found - or think they have found - or are seeking- that very deep love which will lead to an eternal committment since both halves of the twosome see the world in such similar ways.
I however, have developed my own detailed definition of the term. See whether you agree. (more…)
Social Security disability. Usually one’s first reaction to the term is that it’s for really -disabled people. However, the older I’ve become, the more I see ” regular joe” types who for one reason or another were forced to leave the work force and had to turn to ssd for their primary source of income. Only trouble is , this governmental division which is supposed to exist for the welfare and betterment of the citizenry which is truly entitled to the services and financial support it can provide, instead tends to victimize those very same citizens. How? Well ,ask anyone who has dealt with ssd or who has first-hand knowledge of how it works. The rule of thumb is that most initial applications for this service are rejected. It doesn’t matter how much supportive data you have for your claim, you will be denied. The thinking must be that out of those who are denied, at least 50% will not have the means (i.e. getting an attorney) - or will be too intimidated - to press their case any further. (more…)
Am I the only one who wonders why: The government is so anxious to intervene in the private life of an average citizen, issuing parameters for what goes on behind closed doors to what one can or cannot do with one’s own body; why then aren’t they trying to put a cap on the outrageous profits being amassed by the oil companies to the detriment of every single soul in this country?
And when I’m driving behind some of these large trucks, they often hide my view of the traffic light ,so that I may not know whether the light is changing or has changed until I’m right on top of the intersection. At the least, this is annoying; at worst, it is dangerous. Isn’t there a way to place these lights so that drivers have an unimpeded view of them?
Here are a few things which you should already know, but may not— (more…)
I don’t think it’s mere coincidence that the words "senior" and "senility" both begin with the same 3 letters. I don’t remember when (actually I don’t remember a LOT- and that’s the problem) I experienced my first "senior moment" - was I 45, 50 ? Whatever, they occur far too frequently now and if you are part of- or on the fringes of - the baby boomer generation, then I’m pretty sure you’ve experienced them too.
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For a long time now January has been my least-favorite month of the year.
December was full of excitement, growing expectations, lovely decorations, and
generally good feelings among men, and then in a flash it is over- What an
anticlimax!!! January is here- the time of bills, a realistic look at one’s past
year/life, horrible weather in the NorthEast , and an extra-long month to boot!
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With the divorce rate as high as it ever has been and baby boomers hitting middle-age being healthier and more youthful than ever before, many of us “over-50"s” are trying to get into the social scene,either seeking a 1:1 relationship or simply some casual intermittent dating partners.
The internet has been touted as the bar-scene of the current century, but to those who have not had much experience in this venue, the prospect of using the internet to find a date can be daunting. Fear not, there are a few pointers which can make it less traumatic.
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No doubt about it, going on eBay to make a purchase - especially one involving a substantial amount of money ($100.00 and up) can be a very fiscally-intelligent move. But a novice to the “game” is especially susceptible to the scammers or the just-plain-dishonest folk who are always looking for new “prey”.
Here are a few ways to minimize your chances of being taken once you have seen an item in which you wish to invest:
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Why is it that when we see gasoline for less than $2.50 a gallon, we still feel like we’re getting a bargain? (more…)