Recession Makes the Future Uncertain for Workers 50 and OlderThis great recession has affected millions in this country but for those 50 and older, the impact has been greater and the long-term effects may be more daunting. Former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan once said that “what the people want is very simple – they want an America as good as its promise.” In light of [...] Where to Watch for Credit Card HackingThe data security company, TrustWave, recently put out information about where credit card hackers choose to find and steal your money. 38% in the hotel industry 18% in the financial services industry 14.2% in the retailing industry 13% in the restaurant and bars industry The main reason for this is because people that have money [...] Special Message for Seniors & Disabled Whose Mortgages are Under WaterA recent article in “The New York Times” by Richard H. Thaler expresses a realistic view of the problems of mortgages on houses that are greater than the value of the house. The following excerpts of Thaler’s article should be considered in determining if it is worth continuing to rent a house from a mortgage [...] Medicare and its FutureI recently read an article and watched a video about Medicare, in specific giving to the wealthy,(the links for the video and article are included at the bottom of this blog). To sum it up in short, what the article was saying is that Medicare is helping senior citizens who are living in resorts with [...] |







