Retirement News

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Rate Reduction by Local Non-Profit to Help Meet Needs of Alzheimer’s Caregivers

The Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center announced today that it has drastically reduced the rate for its Alzheimer’s dementia specific geriatric care management services. “As the only local non-profit organization dedicated solely to meeting the unique needs of the Alzheimer’s... - May 20, 2013 - Alzheimer's Care Resource Center, Inc.

Dr. Richard Buch Launches The Dallas Joint Replacement Institute

Richard Buch, M.D. is a nationally recognized fellowship trained orthopedic oncologist practicing in Dallas, Texas. His joint revisions and orthopedic oncology procedures are done by very few physicians in the country. Dr. Richard Buch completed fellowships at George Washington University Medical Center, Washington Hospital Center, and Children's National Medical Center. In 2012 there were fewer then 150 orthopedic oncologists in the United States compared to over 27,000 orthopedic surgeons. - May 08, 2013 - The Dallas Joint Replacement Institute

Financial Planning Firm Daniel A. White & Associates Will Host Free Advice on Retirement Issues

Retirees and pre-retirees can gain valuable insight into their financial planning through this free seminar to ensure that their assets remain intact throughout their golden years. - April 21, 2013 - Daniel A. White and Associates

Chairman of Balfour Beatty Construction Services US to Retire at End of 2013

After 16 years of company service, Robert Van Cleave, chairman and CEO of Balfour Beatty Construction Services US, will retire at the end of 2013. The announcement was made this week at the company’s annual officers meeting. “I’ve partnered with senior business leaders for more... - April 19, 2013 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Fairfield Harbour Hosts American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, April 19

Local Boating and Golf Community Partners with National Nonprofit for Upcoming Event - April 18, 2013 - Fairfield Harbour

Harbour Pointe Golf Club Appoints New General Manager

Fairfield Harbour Golf Course Welcomes Michael Cooper as New Hire. - April 18, 2013 - Fairfield Harbour

Upcoming PBS Frontline Show on Retirement Industry Abuses Should Renew Fee Disclosure and Fiduciary Debate

The upcoming Frontline TV show, "The Retirement Gamble," which airs April 23, 2013, should focus national attention on how high hidden fees and other anti-investor practices impair the financial security of millions of Americans to have a financially secure retirement, according to author Chuck Epstein. - April 17, 2013 - The Progressive Investor

Free "Will I Outlive My Money?" Seminar Aims to Help Individuals Plan for Retirement

Financial planning firm Daniel A. White & Associates will host a free seminar designed to engage retirees and pre-retirees and encourage them to think critically about their financial planning. - April 13, 2013 - Daniel A. White and Associates

Dr. Sylvia Earle, 77, Famed Oceanographer and Scientist, Featured on Cover of ActiveOver50 Magazine; National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence

Famed ocean explorer and scientist, Dr. Sylvia Earle, 77, dons the cover of the latest issue of ActiveOver50, the #1 active 50+ consumer magazine in the San Francisco Bay Area. Earle’s 60-year-old crusade to save the oceans from environmental disaster includes over 100 ocean expeditions and... - April 03, 2013 - ActiveOver50 Media

Elva’s Dream Granted: Back in the Classroom

Elmcroft of River Centre granted Elva Cunningham’s dream to return to the classroom as part of their Second Wind Dreams program, which grants wishes for seniors. Elva became a schoolteacher in Illinois right out of school and continued on until retirement. Throughout her career, Elva enjoyed... - March 14, 2013 - Elmcroft of River Centre

New Long Term Care Insurance Growth Options Advantageous

A couple can pay $1,300 to $4,100 yearly for equal initial long term care insurance so option selection is critical according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 23, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

New One of a Kind Pet Career Training Course Offered at Hudson Valley Community College

HVCC partners with P.E.T.S. Mary Lynn Gagnon, owner of Pet Estates Inc., and leader in the pet business field for more than 23 years are excited to announce a new vision for the pet world: The first pet career school for students called Pet Educational Training Services (P.E.T.S) beginning... - February 13, 2013 - Pet Estates Inc.

New Book on Caring for Loved Ones Blends Expert Advice with Pop Culture

New book about caregiving showcases stories about celebrities who have cared for loved ones in addition to a comprehensive guide on "what to expect when caregiving," and expert advice on self-care while caregiving. Resources, tips and helpful information show readers how to prepare to care -- for their loved ones and for themselves. - February 13, 2013 - Caregiving Club, Inc.

Making the Second Half the Better Half: Roel Resources Rolls Out on the Web

Announcing the launch of an information-rich, multi-subject online community website for people over 40. - February 12, 2013 - Roel Resources LLC.

Australia Property Seminar to be Attended by Kuala Lumpur Who’s Who

A private wealth discussion and Australian Property Seminar will be held at an undisclosed Kuala Lumpur City location this Saturday 19th Jan 2013. - January 18, 2013 - Mortgagee Property Ltd

Long Term Care Insurance Tax Deduction May be Overlooked

Twenty million Americans over age 65 will file tax returns and are reminded that long term care insurance premiums may be an overlooked tax deduction. - January 18, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

My Retirement Education Center Takes Social Security Optimization Classes on the Road; Announces Statewide 2013 Tour

Local Financial Planner Offers Social Security Class to Help All North Carolinians Understand and Make the Best Decisions on How and When to File for Benefits - January 06, 2013 - My Retirement Education Center

Yancey Company Remodels and Builds Attractive, Stylish Handicapped Bathrooms

Yancey Company designs and constructs Americans with Disabilities Act Compliant Bathrooms that are not only functional, but stylish and modern as well. - January 03, 2013 - Yancey Company

Pacific Retirement Services and Friends House Announce the Appointment of Travis Staples as Executive Director of Friends House

Travis Staples, a PRS employee, served as the interim Executive Director of Friends House in Santa Rosa, Calif., until his unanimous permanent appointment in December 2012. - January 02, 2013 - Pacific Retirement Services, Inc.

2013 Tax Changes Impact Long Term Care Insurance

Starting in 2013 individuals may be able to deduct more of the cost for long term care insurance according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 02, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Saratoga Retirement Community Appoints a New Executive Director, Cathy Schumacher

On October 22, 2012, Ms. Schumacher’s career began at Saratoga Retirement Community, a Continuing Care Retirement Community and a PRS affiliate in Saratoga, California. - November 14, 2012 - Pacific Retirement Services, Inc.

Costa Rican Medical Care Free Seminar Details Business and Retirement Options in Costa Rica

Costa Rican Medical Care, a leading provider of medical and dental tourism plans in Costa Rica, is offering a seminar on healthcare, business expansion and retirement options in Costa Rica on Wednesday, November 14th at 1:00 pm CST. This is a free seminar featuring speakers both in the U.S. and in... - November 12, 2012 - Costa Rican Medical Care

"Will I Outlive My Money?" Seminar Targets Retirement Issues

Free seminar will discuss financial planning questions and concerns for retirement. - November 11, 2012 - Daniel A. White and Associates

VisualCalc Announces New Retirement Planning Tool for Retirement Plan Administrators

VisualCalc today announced the availability of the VisualCalc™ Retirement Planning Tool. The VisualCalc Retirement Planning Tool is a web-based customer self-service tool that retirement plan administrators, including third party administrators and plan sponsors, can offer their plan participants to help them properly prepare for their retirement. - November 07, 2012 - VisualCalc

iPlan Group Sponsors Ohio Real Estate Investors Association Conference

The 2012 Ohio Real Estate Investors Association (OREIA) Conference is taking place from November 8-11, 2012. The conference hosts the country’s largest convergence of real estate professionals and investors, who will meet to discuss new strategies for wealth and investing strategies. iPlan Group, Ohio’s premier custodian of self-directed IRAs, is excited to sponsor the event. - October 27, 2012 - iPlan Group

Reduce Long Term Care Insurance Cost by Eight Percent

Ways consumers can reduce the cost of long term care insurance were shared by Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - October 25, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

iKare Announces the Addition of Laura Guluzzy to FamilyLink Team

iKare Corporation is pleased to announce that Gerontologist, Laura Guluzzy of the San Francisco Bay Area has joined the company as Community Outreach Director for its FamilyLink division. Ms. Guluzzy has a background in Aging industries in both public and private sectors. She was published in the... - October 24, 2012 - iKare Network

Seminar: Free Financial Advice to Secure Your Retirement

Dan White will host a free financial planning seminar for retirees and others in need of financial advice for their golden years. - October 17, 2012 - Daniel A. White and Associates

Financial Planning Advocate from Waytoinvestmoney.com Advises Future Retirees on Some Harsh But Necessary Truths

According to the Pew Research Center population projections, the oldest Baby Boomers reached the age of 65 in 2011. For the next 19 years, about 10,000 more people will reach this milestone every single day in the United States. “Most of these people will reach this retirement age grossly unprepared both financially and emotionally,” according to investment and financial planning advocate Hugh Gallagher of Waytoinvestmoney.com as he announces his new book “The Investor’s Journey”. - October 14, 2012 - Waytoinvestmoney.com

The Medal Play Golf Tour Opens 4th Season in November with New Format and More Growth

The Medal Play Golf Tour is ready to begin its 4th season in the Palm Springs, CA area, 3rd season in the Phoenix, AZ area and new tours in the San Diego, CA and Las Vegas, NV areas under the direction of veteran tour director Blane Freytag. The tour, which provides golf enthusiasts the experience... - September 14, 2012 - Medal Play Golf Tour

Long Term Care Insurance Buyers Examined

The majority of individuals purchasing long term care insurance acted to avoid higher future costs for coverage according to the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - September 14, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

University Retirement Community in Davis, CA, Appoints New Executive Director, Matt Neal

On July 23, 2012, Mr. Neal replaced Mike Morris, who was promoted to Chief Operating Officer of URC’s parent company, Pacific Retirement Services, Inc. - September 13, 2012 - Pacific Retirement Services, Inc.

Ed Slott Live in Jackson

America’s IRA Expert will present in Jackson, Michigan to help the community protect their retirement savings from costly errors and needless and excessive taxation. - September 13, 2012 - Richmond Brothers, Inc.

Never-to-Old, From "Cripple" to World Champion

Never-Too-Old – From "Cripple" to World Champion Seven years ago, doctors told Kate Walker she would have difficulty walking due to severe pain from osteoarthritis, exacerbated by years of dance training. A sedentary life didn't sit well with Kate, so she turned to powerlifting... - September 05, 2012 - Kate Walker

Long Term Care Insurance Expert Shares Savings Tip

Rates for long term care insurance can vary by state so an expert advised the eight million Americans moving to a new state or those with dual residences to compare rates before they move. - August 31, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Savvy Social Security Planning Webinar

60-minute webinar will provide Baby Boomers with what they need to know to help maximize their retirement benefits. - August 18, 2012 - Richmond Brothers, Inc.

Long Term Care Insurance Association Announced Awareness Month Focus

November is declared Long Term Care Awareness Month and the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance plans to focus efforts on educating women. - August 15, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Length of Nursing Home Stay Varies According to Long Term Care Insurance Expert

Some 1.5 million individuals now reside in nursing homes but few are prepared for the cost of a lengthy stay according to information shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Insurance. - July 25, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Alzheimer’s Disease: New Book Provides Critical, Evidence-Based Answer

Official Release of Anticipated Book by Dr. David Leonardi and Dr. Nathan Daley - July 24, 2012 - Leonardi Institute

New Long Term Care Insurance Video Addresses Essential Consumer Questions

A newly created video addresses the essential question of why long term care planning is important and what consumers need to know when thinking about long term health care insurance. - July 22, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Vietnam Attracts the Luxury Traveler

Vietnam is emerging as a luxe destination in the world tourism map, Mr. Pham Ha, a travel guru in tourism industry in Vietnam reveals the current luxury travel trends and his products for 2013. Ha is a founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravel.com.vn), Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator and DMC. - July 17, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Long Term Care Insurance Expert Shares How to Shop for LTC

Four questions to ask when you begin looking into long term care insurance protection shared by the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 15, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

New Book for Boomers Provides Step-by-Step Guidance on How to Best Help Their Parents as They Age

This easy-to-understand guide takes you from the essentials of qualifying for Medicaid to planning a funeral – in layman’s terms. Author Jodi Clock provides fundamental information on how you can maximize your hard-earned dollars to last through your retirement. Don’t wait until it’s too late to get end-of life advice you need to safeguard you and your parents' assets. - July 05, 2012 - Jodi Clock DBA as Strategic Choices

Sun Your Bum in Sunny Palm Springs, California with Terra Cotta Inn's Dare to Go Bare Summer Vacation Room Sale

Skin is in this summer. From ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox TV, USA Today and more, the media is reporting that this year, nakations are the hot vacation trend. Nakations are topless and nude vacations at clothing optional or nudist resorts. So, get with the trend and find out how much fun everyone else has been having going skinny dipping. - June 19, 2012 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa

Appropriate Balance Financial Services Announces Expansion Into 401(k) Pension Planning

Appropriate Balance Financial Services, Inc. (ABFS) announced today that it will leverage its extensive investment management experience by expanding into 401(k) and 403(b) pension planning services. “This is a very natural extension of the investment management and financial planning... - June 19, 2012 - Appropriate Balance Financial Services, Inc.

Notjustforboomers.blogspot.com is Now Available on the Internet for All Those Interested in Their Health, Finances and Travel Plans

This is to announce a new blog entitled notjustforboomers.blogspot.com. It will provide you with the important information you need to make the right choices in how you spend your money on health, travel and financial issues. - June 17, 2012 - notjustforboomers.blogspot.com