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February 2nd, 2012
I Love Groundhog Day
I absolutely love Groundhog Day. I mark it on my calendar every year and since I have had a child every February 2nd I tell her a Groundhog Day related story. Being today is February 2nd and being that it is Groundhog Day, I am ecstatic.
One of my office mates, knowing full well my love for Groundhog Day, forwarded this infographic to me about Punxsuawney Phil, the world’s oldest living groundhog.I did NOT know that Phil was immortal, but it does answer the question that I had as a child of how long does Phil live before they stop going out to Pennsylvania to see if he sees his shadow or not. Being immortal must be really cool.
So, if you are a groundhog day enthusiast, take a gander at his infographic and leave a message below about how you are celebrating this joyous day!
Now to come up with a story for my daughter this evening.
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February 1st, 2012
Travel Series – The Best Vacation Spots in America
First Stop – The Florida Keys, Key West
Welcome to the first part of our travel series! We will be show casing the best travel destinations in America. We will take a look at some of the most amazing places across the country, from Hawaii to the east coast! Our first spot on this travel series, Key West, part of the Florida Keys.
Now I know Florida is known for being a retiring spot for baby boomers, but I’m not talking about just Florida, I am talking about the beautiful Florida Keys, one of the most unique places in the world. There are many things to see and do in the Florida Keys.
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January 30th, 2012
11 Winter Hobbies for Boomers
The blustery cold winter months are here. Every year it seems like winter gets longer and longer! But not to worry, there are plenty of fun actives to do in the winter time that are fun, educational, and you might even meet new friends. Below are 11 hobbies you can do during the long chilly days of winter.
Mall walking – A great healthy hobby in the winter months is mall walking. Many mall open early for people to walk around to exercise and even do some window shopping. It is a great way to get in shape in the winter months when it might not be as nice to walk around outside.
A day with the grandkids – Grab the grandkids for a fun day of actives or just sit down and talk about your life and about their life. Share the family history with them. How was it for you growing up? Tell them fun stories about their parents. It is a great way to bond with your grandkids and share the family history.
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January 25th, 2012
Traveling Tips For Seniors
If you are like many people who have decided to make their New Year’s resolution to travel more this year, you want to make sure you plan carefully for your trip. For a successful vacation, it’s all about the planning. You want to make sure you pack the right things, know the best places to check out while on vacation and knowing what to do in case of an emergency. Below are some tips to ensure your next vacation is a safe and enjoyable one!
Find the nearest medical facilities before you leave
There is nothing wrong with being prepared for any possible circumstances. Just because you are vacation, doesn’t mean some kind of medical emergency won’t happen. Locate the nearest medical facilities to where you are staying and if it takes your insurance coverage. It will be a good piece of mind to have on your trip knowing where you should go in case a medical emergency does happen.
Travel insurance
If you going out of the country, during hurricane season or just to put your mind at ease, travel insurance is a smart idea. It can project you and the money you have spent on your vacation. There are several different kinds of travel insurance available to vacationers. Do your research before buying any kind of insurance. Make sure you are clear on what insurance you are buying and what it will cover for your vacation.
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January 23rd, 2012
One Reverse Mortgage Wishes You a Happy Lunar New Year – 2012!
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January 17th, 2012
For current or future caregivers
My mother is 73 and in good health, she had a stroke 5 years ago and it took time to help her get situated, but she walks upwards of 3 miles a day with her new puppy and physically she is in much better shape now than she was say in her 60′s. My father is 76 and has had some medical problems. In the future, since I am the one that lives the closest, if something happened to my parents, I would become their caregiver. That means if they wanted to stay at their residence, I would take the second room and make it into a sleeping area for me when I needed to stay over.
After my mother’s stroke, it was determined that my wife at the time would stay with her since they were in her hometown and I was on the other side of the country working. She mentioned to me on a daily basis that she loved my parents, but the stress of just doing simple tasks with my mother was incredibly difficult. She luckily did not need to have a full time job, so she stood by and was able to help with the physical therapy sessions and to make breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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January 13th, 2012
Happy Birthday Betty White!
This year TV icon Betty White turns 90 on January 17! I had to give this golden girl a birthday shout out because she is one of my favorite actresses. I loved Betty White as Rose Nylund on Golden Girls. In fact, Golden Girls is probably one of my favorite TV shows of all time.
Betty White’s career started in radio but her career really took off when she appeared with Al Jarvis on this daily variety show Hollywood. From there Betty White has appeared in some of America’s favorite TV shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Golden Girls. She also was a game show regular on To Tell the Truth, Password, Match Game, $100,000 Pyramid, and Wheel of Fortune.
Betty White has a star on the Walk of Fame, won seven Emmy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Awards and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1995.To help celebrate this TV icon’s birthday, NBC will be airing a 90 minute tribute to the birthday girl, Betty White’s 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America’s Golden Girl . The show will include many celebrities and even more laughs. So make sure to watch NBC on Monday night at 8 p.m. to watch the birthday party for Betty White!
Happy birthday Betty White!!!
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January 11th, 2012
The different Ways You Can Take Your Reverse Mortgage Money
Maybe you have seen one of our commercials with Henry Winkler and wonder how you can receive your cash from a reverse mortgage. That is a great question because you can choose to receive your cash from your reverse mortgage in a few different ways. Here are the ways you can receive your funds from a reverse mortgage:
- Lump-sum
- Term payments – equal sum of money for a fixed period of months or years.
- Tenure payments- like term payments but they do not end until you no longer occupy the home.
- Line of Credit
- A combination of any of the above payment methods. Example: partial lump sum, rest in paid to you monthly.
But how do you know which way is best for you? You can certainly talk to one of our licensed bankers about your financial situation as in depth as you want. They can help you determine which method of payment will work best for you.
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