Monthly Archives: July 2012

“Bleak retirement prospects for most boomers and their younger Gen-X siblings”

“Bleak retirement prospects for most boomers and their younger Gen-X siblings” According to an article about future retirement, it does not look promising for Baby Boomers and Gen-X siblings: “Even if they bite the bullet and stay on the job well … Continue reading

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Phased retirements approved: Here’s who should consider it

FILED UNDER Pay & Benefits Federal Retirement A new phased retirement option approved by Congress on June 29 and signed into law by President Obama last week represents a significant change in how federal employees and agencies will plan for … Continue reading

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Average Retirement Savings–All Measurements Lead to the Same Conclusion

The “baby boomer” generation are those people between 45 and 62 years of age (as of 2008). This generation has saved on the average retirement savings of $38,000, excluding pensions, homes, and social security. However, “baby boomers” with qualified retirement plans has … Continue reading

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Turtle Greek Island BBQ – Saturday, July 28th

Video streaming by Ustream   JOINING US  LIVE FROM THE WHOLE WHEATERY AT 9:30 AM IS ANN KELLY from the Painted Turtle to share  Turtle Greek Island BBQ – Saturday, July 28th Come on out for the 8th annual fundraiser … Continue reading

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Early Glance: Insurance companies

Early Glance: Insurance companies NEW YORK — Shares of some top insurance companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: ACE L rose $.21 or .3 percent, to $72.54. Aflac Inc. rose $.52 or 1.2 percent, to $43.08. American International Group rose … Continue reading

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If you do something for a customer, do it happily

(MoneyWatch) I recently had the displeasure of dealing with a major national wireless phone carrier with a history of giving me (and many others) horrible service. Ironically, one of the things the company did to upset me in this latest … Continue reading

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