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Retirement – Home and community preferences

October 29, 2012

Though Baby Boomers and recent retirees are active and intend to stay that way for awhile, they are proactive in looking for features that will make their lives more convenient, comfortable and easy, both now and in their later years. Important considerations in choosing a community: Proximity to current employment Access to part-time employment A […]

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Still motivated to move

October 26, 2012

Aging Boomers don’t let go of their dreams easily.    Though most are concerned about retirement, the majority still think there is another move somewhere in their future. The big considerations weighing on Boomers’ decision to move during retirement will be: Proximity to family – More than half want to be within three travel house of […]

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Retirement Redefined

October 24, 2012

During the Great Recession, working adults between ages 50 and 64 have taken a substantial hit to their retirement savings and their home values.   Topping it off, they will be among the first who will not receive full Social Security Administration benefits until age 66 (67 if they were born after 1959).   Most were expecting […]

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The Road to Retirement

October 22, 2012

On January 1, 2011, the first of 79 million U.S. Baby Boomers turned age 65.    The first decade of the new millennium has passed with a big boom and a lot of bust.   The new generation of retirees is wondering what its golden years will look like.   Ask people in their 60s when they plan […]

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Fall Cleaning Chore Checklist

October 19, 2012

      It’s Autumn.       Pumpkins glow in golden fields.  Shorter days, crisp mornings signal winter’s approach.  Can the holidays be far behind?  Use Autumn’s brisk and breezy days to conquer deep-cleaning chores for a clean and comfortable winter home, and wrap up summer’s outdoor areas. Outside The House  Summer’s come and gone–and left […]

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New Dialing Procedures in 408 area code

October 18, 2012

Beginning October 20, 2012, all landline phones must use 1+area code+telephone number.

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Medicare Seminar October 23

October 18, 2012

Open enrollment for health insurance plans is October 15 through December 7, 2012. The Senior Resource Services (SRS) in The Villages Golf & Country Club are sponsoring a seminar on supplemental health insurance and Medicare D choices on Tuesday, October 23 at 10 am in the Cribari Conference Room

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HEAP will help with your PG&E bill

October 12, 2012

  The federal Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides assistance to low-income residents with their energy costs.   The assistance is a one-time payment ranging from $175 to $292 paid directly to PG&E.   For two people, expect the lower amount of $175. To qualify, your monthly gross income must be less than $2,045 for one person […]

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A Few GREAT reasons to consider for Living in an Active Adult Community!

October 11, 2012

An Active Adult community is NOT just for retired folks…your home may be feeling empty and you may be wondering what to do with your life.  One of the best ways to stay active and enjoy your new lifestyle would be to have “No responsibilities”.     How, you ask? Your Health – Healthy living is a […]

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Top 10 Things You Need to Know About the 3.8% Tax

October 9, 2012

Learn the most important takeaways  when it comes to the 3.8% tax that’s part of health care reform: When you add up all of your income from every possible source, and that total is less than $200,000 ($250,000 on a joint tax return), you will not be subject to this tax. The 3.8% tax will […]

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